The indestructible houseplant : 200 beautiful plants that everyone can grow

Tovah Martin, the undisputed Queen of Green, shows that __anyone__ can grow healthy houseplants. It all boils down to a simple set of skills and—here’s the crucial part—picking the right plants. These tough but beautiful plants can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions, and they’re easy to find. You’ll also learn how to pot, repot, water, and fertilize; pick up some great ideas for fun, funky containers; and benefit from Tovah’s tips on how to display your plants to perk up a room. So get some indestructibles and start your indoor garden. As Tovah promises, “Life will be beautiful.” Includes trendy plants and beloved favorites, including:* African violet * Begonia * Fern * Haworthia * Kalanchoe * Nerve plant * Ponytail palm * Spider plant Growing houseplants in an imperfect, time-challenged world. Where I'm coming from ; You and your home ; Meet the indestructibles ; Tried and failed ; Indestructibles in your decor ; Work it ; Combining unkillables Gallery of indestructibles : African violet ; Agave ; Aglaonema ; Aloe ; Alternanthera ; Aralia ; Aspidistra ; Begonia ; Bromeliads ; Carex ; Christmas cactus ; Croton ; Dracaena ; Euphorbia ; Evolvulus ; Ferns ; Ficus ; Geranium ; Haworthia ; Hens and chicks ; Hoya ; Iresine ; Ivy ; Kalanchoe ; Maidenhair vine ; Medinilla ; Mirror plant ; Moss ; Nerve plant ; Norfolk Island pine ; Peace lily ; Peperomia ; Philodendron ; Pilea ; Plectranthus ; Polka dot plant ; Ponytail palm ; Pothos ; Prayer plant ; Rhipsalis ; Sansevieria ; Schefflera ; Senecio ; Silver squill ; Slipper orchid ; Snow rose ; Spider plant ; Tradescantia ; Zz plant The details. Making it happen ; Mixing and matching ; Indestructible basics ; Houseplant calendar. Content: Growing houseplants in an imperfect, time-challenged world. Where I'm coming from You and your home Meet the indestructibles Tried and failed Indestructibles in your decor Work it Combining unkillables -- Gallery of indestructibles : African violet Agave Aglaonema Aloe Alternanthera Aralia Aspidistra Begonia Bromeliads Carex Christmas cactus Croton Dracaena Euphorbia Evolvulus Ferns Ficus Geranium Haworthia Hens and chicks Hoya Iresine Ivy Kalanchoe Maidenhair vine Medinilla Mirror plant Moss Nerve plant Norfolk Island pine Peace lily Peperomia Philodendron Pilea Plectranthus Polka dot plant Ponytail palm Pothos Prayer plant Rhipsalis Sansevieria Schefflera Senecio Silver squill Slipper orchid Snow rose Spider plant Tradescantia Zz plant -- The details. Making it happen Mixing and matching Indestructible basics Houseplant calendar. “Tovah Martin has weeded through the world of indoor plants to find over 200 options tough enough for anyone to grow.”—The American Gardener Brown thumb? No problem. The Indestructible Houseplant is packed with indoor plants that are tough, beautiful, reliable, and virtually impossible to kill. In addition to plant profiles with concise information on water, light, and blooming times, this gorgeous book includes tips on care, maintenance, and ideas for combining houseplants in eye-catching indoor displays. Follow Martin's sage advice and you'll have a thriving urban jungle in no time. Tovah Martin has weeded through the world of indoor plants to find over 200 options tough enough for anyone to grow. The American Gardener Brown thumb? No problem. The Indestructible Houseplant is packed with indoor plants that are tough, beautiful, reliable, and virtually impossible to kill. In addition to plant profiles with concise information on water, light, and blooming times, this gorgeous book includes tips on care, maintenance, and ideas for combining houseplants in eye-catching indoor displays. Follow Martins sage advice and youll have a thriving urban jungle in no time. This book shows you how to choose 'foolproof' plants to grow in your home and how to combine them to make attractive and easy-care displays.