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Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants

45 Unfussy Plants That Are Easy to Grow and Hard to Kill

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For those who want to take care of houseplants but can hardly take care of themselves, The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is the perfect handbook for even the most greenery-inept individual.
We all love the idea of houseplants, and maybe you've stood by helplessly as a cactus went all slimy or you've endured the perpetual indoor autumn of an unhappy Ficus. Good news—all of the plants in this book have two things in common: They're 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 roommates—no 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 don'ts, and realistic inspiration for all budgets and attention spans—ensuring success to even the most risk-averse, commitment-phobic indoor gardeners.
THE EASIEST POSSIBLE GUIDE TO LEARNING THE BASICS OF PLANT CARE: No skills needed, except knowing how to read this book.
FORTY-FIVE HOUSEPLANT PROFILES: EACH ONE EASY TO FIND AND HARD TO KILL: Divided into difficulty sections ranging from "Practically Plastic," "Chill," "Fussy," or "Master Gardener" (only one of those!), this handy houseplant book ensures you choose the right plant for your level of commitment.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS, A BONUS SECTION ON HOW TO CHOOSE PLASTIC PLANTS: Shade doesn't only come from plants! Take your absolutely true advice with a healthy dose of humor.
Perfect for:
  • Everyone who has ever tried and failed to grow houseplants
  • DIY decorators
  • Anyone starting out in a new home or apartment
  • A great gift for grads, newlyweds, and hosts or hostesses (along with a plant, of course)
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      • Library Journal

        April 1, 2023

        Humor writer Theisen-Jones has worked as a tropical and endangered plant horticulturist and currently raises houseplants at home. In this book, she includes solid growing information for 45 relatively easy-to-grow houseplants. The heart of the book is its "Plant Profiles," divided by difficulty level into "Practically Plastic" (tolerates neglect), "Chill" (needs some care), "Fussy" (needs regular care), and "Master Gardener" (demanding). Each plant entry includes common and scientific names, the type of gardener who would enjoy growing it, appearance, countries where it is native, info and tips for growing (pot, soil, water, and light requirements), toxicity, and facts about the plant. Each entry is illustrated with a whimsical color drawing. The book ends with a glossary and a selected bibliography. The layout is colorful and inviting, and humorous asides pepper the text. VERDICT A charming, browsable, useful book for beginners, although some of the plants here might be more challenging to grow than the author says.--Sue O'Brien

        Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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