Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants

We all love the idea of houseplants, and maybe youve stood by helplessly as a cactus went all slimy or youve endured the perpetual indoor autumn of an unhappy Ficus. Good newsall of the plants in this book have two things in common: Theyre easy to find and hard to kill.The benefits of plant ownership are legion. Studies indicate just being around plants creates a relaxing effect on people. And plants make great roommatesno Peace Lily will ever criticize you for quitting your workout video to go finish a box of Triscuits. Does your bedroom have a mattress on the floor and Christmas lights taped to the wall? Put a Money Tree in the corner. Instant upgrade! Are you a corporate lackey trapped under fluorescent lights and a drop-tile ceiling? A colorful Calathea or a chunky little Aloe could help restore your will to live. The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is full of useful advice, crucial dos and donts, and keys to identifying that cool plant you saw at your grandmas house one timeensuring success to even the most risk-averse, commitment-phobic indoor gardeners.