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- Collection · 64 speciesHouseplantsSpecies grown in pots, near a window.
- Collection · 74 speciesOutdoor plantsYard, balcony or patio, depending on how cold your winters get.
- Collection · 42 speciesEasy-care plantsLow-maintenance species according to our sources.
- Collection · 15 speciesLow-light plantsDim rooms, hallways, shaded windows.
- Collection · 36 speciesPet-safe plantsNo toxicity reported by our veterinary sources.
- Section · 18 guidesBonsai sectionGrowing guides linked to species entries.
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Bonsai section
One botanical entry, one growing guide.
Bonsai is a way of growing, not a species. Each guide links to the species entry and covers placement, soil mix, watering, pruning, wiring, repotting and seasonal care.
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See all- PestsFungus gnats: how to recognize them and get rid of themTiny black flies around your pots? Learn to recognize fungus gnats, understand their life cycle, check for larvae, and get rid of them for good.
- WateringWater houseplants by observation, not by the calendarWhy fixed watering schedules fail, how to check the potting mix, water well, choose your water, and recognize too much or too little water.
- LightHow to judge the light in your homeDirect sun, bright indirect, medium or low light: how to read the light in a spot, the signs of poorly suited light, and how to fix it.