Homes, apartments, and offices are typically ill-suited to the needs of plants. At the nursery, indoor plants are grown under nearly ideal light, temperature, and other conditions. Two key factors in successful indoor plant selection are choosing plants that can tolerate the indoor conditions of a specific location and acquiring the knowledge necessary to maintain the chosen plants in a healthy condition. Information from Steven Swain (Environmental Horticulture Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Marin County and the CA Garden Web web-site
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Low light takers (clockwise from top): Spathiphyllum 'Domino', Aglaonema 'Emerald Star', Rhapis excelsa Thomas J. Story Sunset.com
Growing Indoor Plants with Success - University of Georgia - A 28-page pdf that covers all you need to know from selecting and buying to growing and transplanting. Includes pictures of common houseplant pests. 10 pages are devoted to a table of Indoor plants and their cultural requirements.
