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Indoor Plants & Pests
Plants are commonly used as decorations within a households interior. MSU Extension provides an educational opportunity for you to view common resources and articles regarding the maintain of indoor plants and the pests.
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Mealybugs: A common pest of indoor plants
Published on November 28, 2017
Plants moved indoors for the winter can be a source of insect pests such as mealybugs, so make sure to carefully inspect them. -
Winter of Discontent for Many Indoor Plants
Published on January 18, 2011
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My first indoor plant – Part 2: Popular indoor plant choices
Published on December 12, 2019
Indoor plants can be a fun and easy introduction to gardening. Choosing the right plant doesn’t have to be a challenge. -
Why is my indoor plant unhappy?
Published on December 12, 2019
Consider the growth conditions of your indoor plants when investigating plant problems. -
The economics of lighting young plants indoors
Published on June 12, 2019
This article provides the framework of the economics of indoor lighting of young plants (transplants). It includes example costs for an indoor plant factory in Japan, and provides highlights for indoor lighting used by two commercial growers in the U.S. -
Holiday plants for yearlong cheer
Published on December 18, 2020
Festive indoor plants available during the holidays can bring joy indoors for years to come. -
Indoor propagation
Published on July 14, 2020
High-value crops can be propagated indoors, inside refrigerated growth rooms and without sunlight. This article briefly lists some of the important considerations for an indoor propagation facility. -
Indoor houseplants can be gleaned from your outdoor summer containers
Published on November 18, 2013
Transplant tender perennial plants into indoor containers for a winter windowsill of color and interest. -
My first indoor plant – Part 1: Considerations when choosing a plant
Published on December 12, 2019
Indoor plants are a great low-cost hobby anyone can enjoy. Before you purchase a plant, consider where your plant will live, how to select a healthy plant and its water requirements. -
Overwintering container plants
Published on December 3, 2020
Year-round cultivation of tropicals and tender perennials in a northern garden. -
Discover butterfly secrets at the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden
Published on November 17, 2017
Learn more about butterflies and visit the Butterflies in the Garden Exhibit in the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden. -
Decorating with plants
Published on April 5, 2019
From modern, sleek containers to holiday-themed gifts, plants are key to any home décor style. -
Bring plants indoors now, but leave the pests behind
Published on September 17, 2015
September is the month to bring tropical and subtropical plants indoors, but make sure you inspect them properly first before bringing in unwanted pests. -
MS/PhD Graduate Research Assistant in Indoor Agriculture
Hiring Organization: University of Delaware, Dept of Plant & Soil Sciences
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: December 15, 2020
Job Location: Newark, DE
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Smart lakefront plants
Published on January 24, 2013
Learn how you can love your lake by planting smart plants that are native to Michigan. -
Improving indoor air quality
Published on December 15, 2016
Closing up your house during the cold winter months should not mean closing in a number of air quality pollutants. -
Why should you consider marketing your plants as bee-friendly? – Part 2
Published on April 16, 2015
Despite the confusion around the term “bee-friendly,” retailers might be able to garner a premium price for plants labeled bee-friendly. -
Secrets to success when propagating succulent plants
Published on February 13, 2015
Create more from existing succulent plants through successful propagation.