Potted plants will bring life and positive energy into any room, and studies have shown that having them nearby can relieve stress, boost creativity, and improve focus. In winter, when the weather is not good for outdoor gardening, it is particularly satisfying when we can help the living gems on our windowsills to thrive and look their best. In this episode Danielle and Carol chat with their friend and colleague, Christine Alexander, about the houseplants they consider to be truly worthy of a spot indoors.
Expert: Christine Alexander is the digital content editor at Fine Gardening.
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Danielle’s Plants
Goldfish plant (Nematanthus gregarious, Zones 10-11)
‘Pearls & Jade’ pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Pearls & Jade’, Zones 10-12)
‘Snow Leopard’ mangave (Mangave ‘Snow Leopard’, Zones 9-11)
Carol’s Plants
Holiday cactus (Schlumbergera truncata, Zones 10-12)
Easter lily cactus (Echinopsis subdenudata, Zones 9-11)
Velvet plant (Gynura aurantiaca, Zones 10-12)
‘Red Tiger’ flowering maple (Abutillon ‘Red Tiger’, Zones 8-10)
Christine’s Plants
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii, Zones 11-12) – Learn more about peace lilies here.
Angel wing begonia (Begonia maculata var. wightii, Zones 10-12)
*Also check out ‘Looking Glass’ begonia
Vriesea (Vriesea splendens, Zones 10-12)
Goldfish plant flower
‘Pearls & Jade’ pothos
‘Snow Leopard’ mangave
Holiday cactus (purchased from a grocery store in the early 1990s)
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Easter lily cactus, flower bud and in bloom
Velvet plant
‘Red Tiger’ flowering maple
Peace lily
Vriesea
Polka dot begonia
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Fine Gardening Recommended Products
Gardener’s Log Book from NYBG
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This weatherproof five-year log book includes the following features:
· Sturdy waterproof cover to protect pages from rain and muddy soil
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· Five years of 12-month bloom and harvest grids for recording what you planted and when
· Authoritative appendices on composting, pruning, pest and disease control, and container gardening
· Useful reminders by season on fertilizing, mulching, and transplanting
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Niteangel Natural Wooden Insect Hotel, Garden Insect House for Ladybugs, lacewings, Butterfly, Bee, Bug
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The insect nest box provide a safe environment where garden creatures can shelter, hibernate and lay their eggs, the insect house can also keep insects from entering your warm room. The insect hotel makes it easy to find and observe fascinating creatures. the butterfly, bees and ladybugs can use this product as habitat. Dry wood and Bamboo can be home to many insects such as ladybirds and lacewings which eat aphids and help keep your plants pest-free. the insect hotel improve the growth of plants in your yard by attracting beneficial insects. The iron design on the top can keep the insect house from rainwater. Let the insect house have a longer useful life and make the insects more comfortable. If you only have a balcony or yard, the hanging garden shelter is ideal as it provides a choice of suitable habitats in a small area.
Bonide Captain Jack’s Neem Oil, 32 oz Ready-to-Use Spray, Multi-Purpose Fungicide, Insecticide and Miticide for Organic Gardening
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MULTI-PURPOSE BUG KILLER—Bonide Neem Oil is a perfect pest control solution for any garden dealing with mites, flies, mildew, and more. This product is a three-in-one fungicide, miticide, and insecticide. READY TO USE—This product is conveniently ready to use when it arrives. The spray nozzle makes this product easy to deploy and can even be used up to the day of harvest. KILLS ALL STAGES OF INSECTS—Bonide’s 3-in-1 Neem Oil is great because it kills the egg, larvae, and adult stages of insects while also preventing the fungal attack of plant tissues. DORMANT SPRAY—In addition to being useful for ridding your garden of insects and other pests, this Neem oil makes a great dormant spray to help protect your plants throughout all seasons. ORGANIC GARDENING—Derived from the Neem seed, our product is great for use on roses, flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs, indoor houseplants, trees and shrubs. It’s approved for organic gardening.
