What’s Wrong with My Houseplant?

This book makes sense of the houseplant and explains why plants from places with warm climates with limited light (such as tropical rainforests) are the best choices for indoor environments. Indoor plants clean toxins from the air and bring grace and surprise to our homes, but, as the authors warn, they can also bring pests, dropped leaves, and mold, so this book is an invaluable diagnostic tool that recommends organic solutions. The book explains growing mediums, fertilizer, and containers that can also inform outdoor container gardeners—such as why soil might be soggier in glazed pots than in unglazed, terra-cotta pots. The plant finder, which makes up the bulk of the book, contains profiles of specific plants, in a model that has become the gold standard for garden books: description, pros and cons, common problems, and detailed instructions for light, water, temperature, pot, and more. Clearly and expertly written, the finder is easy to follow whether readers are looking to add plants inside their homes or salvaged the ones they already have. (Jan.)