Grow in the Dark: How to Choose and Care for Low-Light Houseplants

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Grow in the Dark – How to Choose & Care for Low-Light Houseplants

Whether you live in an apartment that doesn’t receive a lot of natural lighting or are wondering what plants to buy if you have pets, Grow in the Dark is ideal for individuals looking for guidance in the realm of houseplant keeping.

Sections Include:

IntroductionChapter 1 – IlluminationChapter 2 – Hydration & VitaminsChapter 3 – MaintenanceChapter 4 – Plant Profiles

Plant Profiles

English Ivy

LIGHT

The plain-green varieties of ivy can tolerate low light levels, but the variegated ones prefer medium to bright light.

WATER

Plant your ivy in a well-drained potting medium. Water thoroughly and then allow the mix to dry slightly before watering again. Never let it stand in water. An evenly moist medium is best for the ivy. If it gets too dry, the roots may die back and be unable to take up water when it is applied; this can lead to a complete collapse of the plant. Keep the humidity high around your ivy with a pebble tray, as dry air around an ivy is like a dinner bell calling spider mites to come and get it. When you do water ivy, take it to the sink and spray with the sink sprayer, cleaning the ivy leaves and deterring spider mites.

PET SAFETY

Toxic to all pets.

Parlor Palm

LIGHT

The Parlor Palm can tolerate low light levels but would prefer a medium light. If it receives too much light, its normal bright green color will turn yellowish.

WATER

Keep the soil evenly moist, but do not let the plant stand in water. Make sure to use a good, well-draining potting medium.To lessen the chance of a spider-mite infestation, keep the humidity high by placing the plant on a pebble tray and giving it a refreshing shower of water at least once a month—this also keeps the dust off the leaves.

PET SAFETY

Safe for pets.

Chinese Evergreen

LIGHT

The older hybrids, mostly green colored, can take low light and grow well. The newer, colorful hybrids need medium light and do well in an east or west window. If placed in low light, they will lose their bright coloration.

WATER

Let the soil dry down 1 to 2 inches before watering. Chinese Evergreens also prefer higher humidity, so place them on pebble trays.

PET SAFETY

Toxic to dogs and cats.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; New edition (May 7, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760364516
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760364512
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.85 x 9.05 inches