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Etsy Finds: Orchid Oasis
Orchids are some of my favorite flowers and make beautiful houseplants. But their delicate shapes and colors also translate really well to housewares and artwork, making an ideal purchase for those lacking a green thumb. From orchid pillows and paintings to orchids made from felt and recycled materials, check out my slideshow to see orchids in every form.
Etsy Find: Wood Windowsill Planter
A whopping 72 percent of you said you keep potted plants on your windowsill. So it's about time we all give our growing greenery a nicer home. Lose the ubiquitous terracotta planters and consider this Wood Windowsill Planter ($40).
Name This Plant
This handsome, finger-like, purple plant is native to Europe, western and central Asia, and northwestern Africa. It's often grown ornamentally in the US, though, due to its beautiful blooms. Although it may be a beauty queen, it's also a toxic plant that can potentially cause death, so beware!
Do You Have Any Cacti at Home?
Cacti may be prickly plants, but when grown in numbers, they have a dynamic, architectural quality that creates a miniature ornamental landscape. For those of you with black thumbs, they make great indoor houseplants, as they require little watering. Do you own any?
Name This Plant
On this patio, a tall grass was used to conceal an ugly concrete wall. Can you name it?
Name This Type of Plant
I spotted this plant in full bloom on a San Francisco sidewalk and couldn't help but stop and take a photo. The plant is nearly taking over the sidewalk, so beautiful! Do you know what type of plant it is?
Name This Plant
This plant is a Winter favorite. Can you tell me what it's called?
DIY: Photosynthesized Botanical Calendar
Have a nature-loving pal who still needs a gift this season? Then try making her a cool botanical calendar. It's also an easy project that you can share with precocious youngsters, so everyone can get in on the fun!
How Doesn't This Garden Grow?
There's one thing that these plants, known as Tillandsias, don't need to grow. They require minimal maintenance, and are ideal for you black thumbs out there. Can you name the one ingredient that these plants do not need to grow?
Etsy Find: Plants For the Perpetually Plant-Challenged
If you're the type of gal who destroys even those hard-to-kill houseplants, consider trading in your dying snake plants for the Outside In wall graphic ($30). Made from cut vinyl with a matte surface finish, this graphic can be easily applied to walls, windows, mirrors, and other smooth, clean surfaces. The graphic is self-adhesive and easily removable.
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