Your houseplants need love and attention. An expert with many years of practical experience shares her secrets! Learn from a professional who has cared for and loved thousands of decorative plants leased to hundreds of businesses. And they demand the best! Shouldn't you?

The Secrets of Fantastic Houseplants

by Lillie Ammann

CONTENTS

ARE YOU THE PROVERBIAL "BROWN THUMB"?

PLANT SELECTION

Where Did the Plant Come From?

Buy From Someone Who Knows Plants

COMING HOME

Prepare the Plant Properly

Make Changes Gradually

REPOTTING

Choose the Right Kind of Pot

Select the Right Size Pot

Protect Your Home as well as Your Plants

Repot Correctly

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Light

Temperature and Humidity

WATERING

How to Determine When to Water

How to Water

Special Watering Considerations

Automatic Watering Systems

FEEDING, GROOMING, AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Feeding

Extra Nutrients

Cleaning and Grooming

Preventing Insects and Disease

Where to Get Advice about Plant Problems

YOUR THUMB IS TURNING GREEN!

COMMON HOUSEPLANTS AND THEIR NEEDS

MORE RESOURCES

ARE YOU THE PROVERBIAL "BROWN THUMB"?

"Every plant I touch dies! It's a death sentence for me to bring a plant home!"

Does that sound like you? Do you think you were born with a brown thumb?

It might surprise you to learn that a brown thumb isn't necessarily a bad thing – having a little dirt on your hands means you're caring for your plants. Mastering a few techniques can be the key to turning into that proverbial "green thumb" with healthy, happy plants.

Plants are good for us – they provide oxygen and take in carbon dioxide, purifying our air. But – best of all – they add beauty to our surroundings and bring us closer to nature. Nurturing a plant and watching it grow gives us an opportunity to fulfill the creative urge and participate in the wonder of life.

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