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by Angela Pollock

The Maranta, commonly referred to as the prayer plant, is a highly popular houseplant due to its lavish foliage. The name "prayer plant" refers to the plant's ability to fold and raise their leaves du...More>
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Houseplant resources

  • Whether you're a casual cultivator or gardening guru, PlantCare.com has all of the information you need.
  • Here you will find more than 300 various house plants with descriptions and pictures, botanical and common names, and instructions for cultivation and propagation.
  • Indoor Gardening is a favorite past-time for millions of people. Houseplants bring greenery, fresh air, and a bit of nature into our homes, schools, and offices.Whether you are a beginner who is just getting started or a serious collection hobbyist, this guide is for you.
  • Caring for Flowering and Foliage House Plants

by Theresa Rose

Potting soils are sold everywhere. As soon as the weather starts to warm up, retailers start stocking their gardening gear and supplies. Potting soil will appear on the shelves right next to pots and ...More>
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by Michael Collins

Orchids are one of the most popular plants around, and with good reason: consisting of over 20,000 different species, the orchid family has countless options for the home gardener, and their ease of h...More>
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by Carol Dunn

There are three common names for Beaucarnea recurvata, including ponytail palm, bottle palm and elephant foot tree. The plant, not a true palm but a member of the agave family, resembles a ponytail o...More>
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by Raven Lebeau

Perhaps you see that scrawny scrap of a philodendron on your windowsill and envision an indoor Garden of Eden, a paradise teeming with greenery (but minus the talking snakes). Or maybe you'd like to ...More>
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    Comments (1 to 9 of 9)

    Raven Lebeau
    Jun 06, 09 at 02:05 AM
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments! Glory, your comment about the cats reminded me of when my husband and I moved into a new apartment that had plant hangars on the ceiling. We had a cat who was always trying to eat my philodendrons. When I hung them up from the ceiling, she just stared up at them and howled! At any rate, hanging plants from ceiling hooks is a great way to keep them out of the cats' way!
    Glory Lennon
    Jun 05, 09 at 02:16 PM
    Wow, Raven! Outstanding Zone. Love the pictures. Only problem is you've made me want more houseplants and my 4 cats are already annoyed with me for taking up "their" sunny window seat. Can anyone help me put in another window?
    Sheila Watson Kraklow
    May 22, 09 at 06:14 PM
    Im putting a link to this zone in my houseplant group page! Good job!
    Jennifer Lim
    May 22, 09 at 12:38 PM
    Fantastic zone. The pictures give a lively feel to this zone.Cheers
    Ethel Smith
    May 08, 09 at 11:53 AM
    I love my houseplants. This is a great place for beginners or others to stop by and get tips. The images are lovely.
    Raven Lebeau
    Jan 31, 09 at 07:24 PM
    Thanks for stopping by, Sheila, and thanks for submitting the article about selling plants at flea markets. Great addition to the site!
    Sheila Watson Kraklow
    Jan 31, 09 at 02:25 PM
    Nice zone... good work! Informative and fun! Sheila
    Raven Lebeau
    Jan 30, 09 at 08:49 PM
    Hi, Molly! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I do hope your plants stay green and that the info on this site helps. If there's anything specific you'd like to know about, feel free to post a question in the comments section and I will try to answer it or maybe add a section about it.
    Molly O'Shea
    Jan 30, 09 at 06:18 AM
    This is a fantastic zone, Raven. I love plants and keep trying to have houseplants. Maybe this will help me keep them alive!
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