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Beautify Your Home With Easy-To-Care-For Houseplants

By: Keith Markensen

You can bring life and color to your home's interior - and make the air you breathe cleaner -- by adding houseplants. Houseplants are relatively easy to grow; some species require only occasional watering and pruning. Many will thrive in relatively little outdoor light and require no fertilizer.

Growth rates vary widely from species to species. Some grow so quickly that you can notice a change from week to week, and some take years to grow in any noticeable way. To help your plants grow more vigorously, re-pot them often. While some grow so quickly they can split a clay pot, others become interior design staples because they remain relatively unchanged for years.

Different plants thrive at different times of the year, so it's relatively easy to find one that suits your schedule and decorating plan. However, a Chamaedorea seifrizii or Bamboo palm can be used all year round. Some species come into full flower soon after the end of winter, while others bloom only in late summer, and there are many variations in between. If you choose your variety carefully, you can have displays of color for many months.

If you're looking for something a little more exotic, try carnivorous plants like the Venus Flytrap. They require more care but are frequently admired for their appearance and their dramatic differences from their more static plant relatives. They also dispose of those perpetually annoying flies that seem to find their way in.

No matter which type of houseplant you choose, realize that some care will be required. Though many plants resist insects and disease, nearly all of them are prone to some type of problem. Spider mites, aphids and other pests are easily eliminated by simply brushing the plant's leaves or applying a mild insecticide.

More plants are killed by poor watering practices than by pests, however. Over watering is mainly to blame, as many indoor garden enthusiasts make the mistake of adding moisture when the soil surface appears dry. A better idea is to find out how much water your particular plant needs and when and then adhering to this schedule.

Those who have mastered the basics of indoor plant care may want to move on to planting from seeds or cuttings. Because it's more involved than simply re-potting a plant bought from a nursery or garden center, growing one's own plants from scratch can be quite rewarding.

The first step to successful growing is to choose high-quality seeds or the right kinds of cuttings. Another critical step is to be sure you apply the right fertilizer at the right time to give your plant a strong start. Then place the fledgling plants in the sun and allow nature to do the rest.

Houseplants can perk up any space by bringing the beauty and life of the outdoors inside. If you invest just a small amount of time up front to learn to care for them properly, you'll reap the rewards for a long time to come.

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