How to Identify Popular Indoor Plants
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Observe the plant's appearance first.House Plant - Croton image by evillager from Fotolia.com
Observe the plant. Take note of its shape, stalk, leaves, and size. A diseased plant will look quite different from a healthy one. Signs of an unhealthy plant include brown or yellow wilted leaves, powdery white fungal growth, black or brown spots around the base of the stem, and black rotted roots. If the plant is flowering, note the appearance of the flower for further help with identification. - 2
A camera speeds up the identification process.photo camera image by A74.FR Ben Fontaine from Fotolia.com
Take a photo of the plant and bring it to your local nursery or garden supply store. Ask a staff member for help with identification. - 3
Many online resources are available for indoor plant identification.computer image by Orlando Florin Rosu from Fotolia.com
If you need further help with identification, abundant online resources are available. Also consider purchasing a guide to indoor plants; such guides are often available at nurseries, garden centers, bookstores, or can be ordered online.
