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If you are interested learning more about each of these needs, I have created a helpful tip sheet. Success of any houseplant comes down to balancing the following needs light, temperature, humidity, water, and food. When we “snowbirds” bring in a plant that is grown in zone 8-9, we need to work a wee bit harder to recreate that environment for it to thrive. I saw succulents larger than me thriving in the California sun and performing beyond my wildest dreams. My recent trip down to California reinforced the golden rule of “right plant – right place” as the key to success of a healthy & happy plant.

I also have a love for shape and colour, so my favourites have unique characteristics that give them a thumb’s up in my world. If the plant can adjust well to these conditions, it has a place in my home. My top 5 favourite houseplants choices are based on the plant’s ability to survive a wide range of indoor temperatures, humidity levels, as well as the shorter days of light that we experience in the winter. Over the years, I have come to terms with being able to enjoy a variety of plants from afar, and I’ve narrowed down my selection at home to a few that give me joy rather than test my patience. I have had to become more pragmatic in my choices as I balance my love of work, recreation and gardening. But…….my love for them did not automatically mean that I had success growing them in my home.

Having managed garden centres with large greenhouses, I was fortunate to be able to indulge my fetish for tropical plants. I have been exposed to so many incredible plants over the years, so choosing my 5 favorite houseplants is a tough one.

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