How did indoor plants come to existence?

Indoor plants came into existence when someone had the bright idea to dig up a plant, put it into a pot, and bring it indoors. No one know exactly when this happened, but it's probably much longer ago than we normally imagine. read more

Proper watering and lighting are the most important components of indoor plant care, but humidity and temperatures also play a role. The trick is to try to mimic the climate of the place that plant came from. Tropical plants thrive in warm, humid environments, while cacti and succulents prefer hot, dry climes. read more

Earth is the planet of the plants—and it all can be traced back to one green cell. The world's lush profusion of photosynthesizers—from towering redwoods to ubiquitous diatoms—owe their existence to a tiny alga eons ago that swallowed a cyanobacteria and turned it into an internal solar power plant. read more