Tag - Indoors
How to Grow and Care for Heliconia Indoors
Common Name Heliconia, lobster claw, false bird-of-paradise Botanical Name Heliconia spp. Plant Type Tropical perennial Toxicity Nontoxic to cats and dogs (may cause mild stomach upset) Can You Grow Heliconia Inside? Only a handful of heliconia species are…
How to Grow Thyme Indoors
Botanical name Thymus vulgaris Common name Thyme, garden thyme, common thyme Plant type Herbaceous perennial Can You Grow Thyme Indoors? As far as herbs are concerned, thyme is one of the easier herb plants to grow. When growing…
How to Grow and Care for Venus Flytrap Plants Indoors
Common Name Venus fly trap, Venus flytrap Botanical Name Dionaea muscipula Family Droseraceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 6-9 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil type Sandy, moist Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer…
How to Grow and Care for Wax Begonia Indoors
Common Name Wax begonia Botanical Name Begonia x semperflorens-coltorum Plant Type Herbaceous, Perennial Toxicity Toxic to pets Can You Grow Wax Begonias Inside? Wax begonias are easy plants to grow indoors, and they offer pretty indoor color during…
How to Grow and Care for Golden Barrel Cactus Indoors
Common Name Golden barrel cactus, golden ball Botanical Name Echinocactus grusonii Plant Type Perennial, cactus Mature Size 3.5 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained soil Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for False Aralia Indoors
Common Name False aralia Botanical Name Plerandra elegantissima Family Araliaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6 ft high, 2-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower Color Green…
How to Grow Dracaena Draco (Dragon Tree) Indoors
Common Name Dragon tree, dragon’s blood plant, drago, corn plant, ribbon plant Botanical Name Dracaena draco Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen tree Mature Size 15–50 ft. outdoors, 3-4 ft. indoors (very slow-growing) Sun Exposure Full sun to…
How to Grow Cryptanthus Bromeliads (Earth Stars) Indoors
Common Name Cryptanthus bromeliad, cryptanthus, earth star Botanical Name Cryptanthus spp. Family Bromeliaceae Plant Type Terrestrial bromeliad Mature Size 3 in. to 3 ft. (varies by species) Sun Exposure Bright indirect light; resents direct sunlight Soil Type Bromeliad…
How to Grow and Care for Coconut Palm Indoors
Common Name Coconut palm Botanical Name Cocos nucifera Plant Type Perennial Can You Grow Coconut Palm Inside? If you’re looking to transport yourself to the beach—even if only in your mind—then consider growing a coconut palm (Cocos nucifera)…
How to Grow and Care for Cat Palm Indoors
Common Name Cat palm, cascade palm, cataract palm Botanical Name Chamaedorea cataractarum Plant Type Perennial Can You Grow Cat Palm Inside? As a tropical plant, cat palm grows well inside, as they appreciate typical indoor temperatures and humidity.…