I know they are a low to medium light plant and watering is not like normal plants. I let the soil dry out and then water it thoroughly but this seems to not work as the leaves turn yellow and die within days. I bought a bigger newer one and a few of the leaves are turning yellow but I have not water this plant yet.....Help

Plants and that means all plants are living things - as far as I am aware all living things need water to survive - even diffenbachia need some water
I have included a couple of websites with information on growning them - the second one is particulary good for watering requirements

Looking for a large flowering plant/tree (or a plant that smells pleasant) for my bedroom. Low light environment. Let me know what would work well. Something that grows to around 6 feet would do nicely for me.

Amaryllis, africain violets, chrismas cactus, poinsettia, mums, jade plant (money plant), aloe plant, mother in laws tongue (sansivieria trisfaslaurentii), hawain sheffelera, popies, baby maple trees, junipers, baby cedars, dwarf roses, lilys, astrophytum miriostigma, lavender, lilac, weeping fig.

I just bought a bonsai plant and dont know what type it is. Or if it is an indoor plant or outdoor. I know there are different types. Does anyone have recommendations on how to find out?

Send me a photo, or describe the foliage:
wchoat@american-bonsai.com
You might want to take a look at some of my bonsai on:

http://www.american-bonsai.com

Indoor plants spruce up any space in your home. They improve the air inside by absorbing the toxins around while using up the carbon dioxide and giving off oxygen in return.

Geraniums, orchids, spider plants, ivy, bamboo and many others are some of the more popular choices for indoor plants. Of course, the choices are almost endless. You can even grow tropical or desert plants inside your home without much difficulty.

Some people like their plants leafy and green. Some like plants that do not need much care. Some want colours in their rooms and choose those with flowers.

Leafy plants

Foliage plants always look great. Crotons have glossy stiff leaves and are brightly coloured. You can choose them tall-looking like the umbrella plant, or small like the African violet.

Bamboos look delicate but in truth are hardy enough and classy.

Plant traits

Plants, like people, have different preferences following the natural conditions of the places where they came from. Some plants flourish with utter neglect (cacti and other desert plants) while others are delicate and liked to be pruned and cared for daily.

Other plants require special care. Some grow in shady places to simulate their original homes in tropical forests. In your home, they would be happy to stay in places like the library.

The birds nest plant likes the moist air in the bathroom, like some species of flowering orchids. The lemon tree needs a good dose of sunshine near windows, although not too much to burn their leaves.

Soil

Some plants thrive because of the right soil. Basically, a general indoor potting mix is good enough for most plants.

Others, like cacti, need a soil mix that drains fast. Orchids for the most part grow on barks of trees in the wild. Indoors, they would need a lot of bark and some moss but very little soil.

Containers

In most modern condominiums and other high-rise apartments, indoor plants are housed in containers other than the usual pots to appease interior design gods.

Some designers choose copper or some design-appropriate metals to contain the plants. There is actually no problem. Just use plastic pots with drainage holes in them and set a drainage dish inside the copper container.

Your plant choice

Contrary to most stories, plants are not that hard to grow in the indoor environment of your home. Most plant stores, through brochures or their sales people, will tell you the particulars of your chosen plant.

All you have to do is pay attention to what your indoor plants need, and they will thrive like they way you want them to.

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Many homeowners want to prop up their abodes with lots of plants, but on thinking that their houses are one of those with little sunlight, they back out and content on having dull and lifeless rooms. Having not enough sunlight should actually not be an area of concern because there are lots of indoor plants that thrive in dark places. Low light indoor plants, as they are categorized, can be placed even in the darkest area of the house for as long as the said area still meets the acceptable low light level (5,000 lux or f-2.8 on a photographic light meter) and has the night time temperature the particular plants prefer.

Fortunately, there are a lot of low light indoor plants to choose from, some of which are listed below:

1. Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactus ordinarily has to be in darkness for 12 hours in order to bloom, which is why it makes for a very good low light indoor plant. Its flowers are in varying colours of red, pink, orange, and violet. Like any other cactus, Christmas cactus is easy to grow.

2. Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia grows tall, whose broad leaves have green and white variegations. Though it commonly prefers bright light, it still does well under low light conditions. Dieffenbachia is a poisonous plant. It produces a sap that, if accidentally tasted, can make the throat and mouth to swell. Hence, the nickname dumb cane.

3. Ferns
Although some ferns prefer bright light, most ferns are the easy choice for low light settings. Some of these low light varieties are silver lace fern, rochford holly fern, and birds nest fern. Silver lace fern, as the name implies, has silver-green fronds and does well even with the lowest light. Rochford holly fern has sturdy, leathery fronds, while birds nest fern has apple-coloured and spoon-shaped leaves.

4. Peace Lily
Among the low light indoor plants, peace lily is one of the few that flowers on a regular basis. Its small, white flowers are scented and its leaves are big and dark green in colour. Peace lily requires little maintenance, only needing a certain level of humidity and watering. Yet, even with no maintenance at all, peace lily manages to survive and blooms. 

5. Snake Plant
Also called mother-in-law's tongue, snake plant is sturdy, making it adaptable to possibly all kinds of conditions. Whether with bright light or low light, snake plant is likely to survive. And among the low light indoor plants, it is probably the one that can endure any form of neglect: irregular watering, heat exposure, and the likes. Snake plant has slender, erect leaves in green and yellow combination and grows up to about four feet tall.

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• Proper Name: Pleomele reflexa 'Song of Jamaica'
• The Song of Jamaica is native to Madagascar and the Solomon Islands
• It is an easy to grow house plant preferring bright indirect light
• The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall, but can be trimmed at any height
• The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 10" tall, similar to the first picture.

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The Song of Jamaica is native to Madagascar and the Solomon Islands. It is an easy to grow house plant preferring bright indirect light. It should go on the dry side before being given a thorough watering. Never allow the plant to stand in water. Fertilize monthly with a general purpose house plant food. The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall, but can be trimmed at any height.
Proper Name: Pleomele reflexa 'Song of Jamaica'

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Song of Jamaica Exotic House Plant - Easy to Grow!

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I am serious, I feel like I forgot some completely obvious source for indoor plants. I know that you can usually go to nurseries for outdoor plants, but most nurseries here (Maryland) are closed for the winter. So where do you go to buy healthy indoor plants?

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I would like to add some indoor plants to various rooms in my house. The plants have to be easy to maintain and should be able to do well in low light conditions. (I was specifically thinking of putting a plant in the bathroom which has no windows)
I also have a cat, so the plants should be non-toxic as well!
What would you suggest?

Numerous plants could be used for your situation (except for the windowless bathroom).

Sansevieria trifasciata "Snake Plant" has been the most resilient of houseplants that I have experienced. Along with being architecturally stunning it can go for weeks without water and can tolerate any light level except for total darkness.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_plant

Dracaenas are also very tough plants that thrive on abuse. "D. marginata" and "D. fragrans" are two of the most popular and are a common sight inside office buildings where dry air and infrequent watering provide them with the perfect growing conditions. Just do not give the plant too much light! Direct sunlight will burn the leaves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena_(plant)

the Indian Rubber Tree "Ficus elastica" is another common and popular plant that flourishes in poor home conditions. The Rubber Tree will grow in any light condition (very dark to direct sun) with no problem.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficus_elastica

Of all of the plants I have had these have been the best of the bunch. With little care these plants should do fine but with a little more they will reward you with new growth and maybe even a few flowers!
Good luck!

Oh and none of these will harm your cat!

currently i m growing 4 plants(3 rose plants,1 tulasi). they give flowers very rarely please help me i m fond of plants

To get good flowering you need supplemental light. HPS light is best, but fluorescent lighting works, if kept close to plants (2" to3"). Do your research to determine HPS wattage. Beware, the new LED grow lights don't seem to work well for flowering.

I got a Serissa, and Brush Cherry bonsai, i also bought a 17watt light from Home Depot for indoor plants. Is it enough for both plants, I leave it on from 6am til 6pm(is it Okay). And is it okay to give it water every day, and i give it liquid fertilizer every week. And how will i know when to prune the leaves and roots, and when should i change the soil.Both are about 8-12 in tall.

I'm not sure about the wattage, but most indoor bonsais need bright light but not direct sun light. As for the watering, it needs moist compost all the time, but not wet, you don't want the roots to become waterlogged. Moist air is also vital, you may want to get a spray bottle full of water (if you don't already have one) and mist them daily. Feeding them every 2-6 weeks is sufficient, but if they're doing OK with the weekly feeding I'd stick with it.
It's best to prune them every 2 years in the spring by removing some of the old compost and 1 third of the roots.