Transform your home into a verdant retreat with this information-packed guide to houseplant care, with profiles for over 125 different plants. Well-chosen, well-cared-for houseplants bring life to a room, both literally and figuratively. They add color, texture, motion, uniqueness, beauty --and they even improve air quality . They also fulfill our need to nurture and care for other living things. In Houseplants , expert grower Lisa Eldred Steinkopf gives you the advice and information you need to confidently bring a plant (or two, or more!) home and find joy in keeping it lush and healthy. Achieve success with your houseplants by: Making smart selections : Choose plants that are suited for your space and conditions. Savvy siting : Where the plant is placed is as important as what it is. Taking care : Proper maintenance goes far beyond watering; learn how to fertilize, groom, troubleshoot, propagate, and more.

Becoming an educated owner : The book includes 125+ profiles of the most popular, cutting-edge plant species. Organized by relative ease of care, the plant profiles offer the common and botanical names , light preference, watering guidelines, whether and under what conditions it flowers , its size and growth potential , propagation tips , and available cultivars . Featuring stunning photography and a modern design , Houseplants is a must-have resource for every houseplant parent.