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Plant: House plants: choosing, styling, caring
Plant is a stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of house plants
House plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of color, a calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if you know how - easy to care for.
In Plant , horticultural expert and author of Prick , Gynelle Leon, gives you all the knowledge you need to help your plants thrive.
House plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of color, a calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if you know how - easy to care for.
In Plant , horticultural expert and author of Prick , Gynelle Leon, gives you all the knowledge you need to help your plants thrive.
- GenresGardening
224 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2021
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April 12, 2021
good selection of plants with really useful care instructions
March 22, 2023
A beautifully presented work featuring 100 house plants. Recommended if you are casually browsing, though I would hesitate to buy it again.
Leon selects her plants based (on what seems) primarily aesthetic value and ease of care. For each, she provides a gorgeous photo, a brief summary, and a short overview of its preferred temperature, light and moisture levels. She also does a good job highlighting which plants are toxic and to what (children, pets, etc.) which I thoroughly appreciated.
If you are looking to troubleshoot a pre-existing plant, this book may be just what you need.
Where the book fell short (for me) was in the slightly arbitrary-feel of the selection itself. Many of the entries were tropical or subtropical, requiring a lot of moisture (read: damp air) and warm temperatures (read: over 18 degrees). Amid rising fuel prices and continued worries over damp & mould, I am not sure how appropriate these suggestions really are. I think I would have preferred a stronger bias towards desert dwellers that can cope with dryer air and cooler temperatures and/or Mediterranean plants that are better suited to dry & unheated homes.
Leon selects her plants based (on what seems) primarily aesthetic value and ease of care. For each, she provides a gorgeous photo, a brief summary, and a short overview of its preferred temperature, light and moisture levels. She also does a good job highlighting which plants are toxic and to what (children, pets, etc.) which I thoroughly appreciated.
If you are looking to troubleshoot a pre-existing plant, this book may be just what you need.
Where the book fell short (for me) was in the slightly arbitrary-feel of the selection itself. Many of the entries were tropical or subtropical, requiring a lot of moisture (read: damp air) and warm temperatures (read: over 18 degrees). Amid rising fuel prices and continued worries over damp & mould, I am not sure how appropriate these suggestions really are. I think I would have preferred a stronger bias towards desert dwellers that can cope with dryer air and cooler temperatures and/or Mediterranean plants that are better suited to dry & unheated homes.
July 4, 2025
Not overly useful.
The book only features roughly 100 houseplants. If you have been around the block a few times when it comes to plants, none of this boo is new information. Author primarily seems to pick her plants first by aesthetic and then by ease of caring for it. Most of the plants are tropical or subtropical, which basically means it needs warm moist air all year round. Seeing how 6 months of the year is genuinely winter where I live, this is a bit of a tall order. I am not running a humidifier and keeping my house temp at 18 or higher all winter. Sounds expensive. The author only gives you a very short overview of the plants needs, mostly temp, humidity, light and maybe soil moisture. Author does make a point of clearly stating if a plant is toxic, and to whom (dog, cat, kid).
I will say that to pictures were pretty nice, though I wish some of them weren't such close ups. There is a section on propigation.
The book only features roughly 100 houseplants. If you have been around the block a few times when it comes to plants, none of this boo is new information. Author primarily seems to pick her plants first by aesthetic and then by ease of caring for it. Most of the plants are tropical or subtropical, which basically means it needs warm moist air all year round. Seeing how 6 months of the year is genuinely winter where I live, this is a bit of a tall order. I am not running a humidifier and keeping my house temp at 18 or higher all winter. Sounds expensive. The author only gives you a very short overview of the plants needs, mostly temp, humidity, light and maybe soil moisture. Author does make a point of clearly stating if a plant is toxic, and to whom (dog, cat, kid).
I will say that to pictures were pretty nice, though I wish some of them weren't such close ups. There is a section on propigation.
April 14, 2021
I received this book through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.
This is a nice plant book from cover to cover!
There's beautiful pictures of plants throughout this book as well as information on how to care for them and where they do best. Each plant is presented by its Latin name and then has common names listed. There's a lot of unique house plants in this book! This is also the second book I've read recently that refers to the wandering dude plant by a different name that I understood to be outdated, which is interesting.
In addition to information about specific indoor plants the book has tips on how to identify high and low light, how to place plants, and fun plant display projects you can do!
Overall a beautiful and informative read!
This is a nice plant book from cover to cover!
There's beautiful pictures of plants throughout this book as well as information on how to care for them and where they do best. Each plant is presented by its Latin name and then has common names listed. There's a lot of unique house plants in this book! This is also the second book I've read recently that refers to the wandering dude plant by a different name that I understood to be outdated, which is interesting.
In addition to information about specific indoor plants the book has tips on how to identify high and low light, how to place plants, and fun plant display projects you can do!
Overall a beautiful and informative read!
February 18, 2022
5 Houseplant Stars
I picked this book up in the library and I was hoping for a bit of insight into certain plants that I have at home and what areas of the house they might do best in.
This book has beautiful pictures throughout the book with a good bit of information on what they need to thrive and to take care of them. Each name is written in the Latin name and also the common name it goes by. What I needed to know it what is best for low and high light areas within my house and this book gives all this information. It also gives nice plant display ideas and other cool ideas.
I highly recommend this book, it has something for every horticulture fan. It’s also beautiful with great photography and has a wonderful layout!
I picked this book up in the library and I was hoping for a bit of insight into certain plants that I have at home and what areas of the house they might do best in.
This book has beautiful pictures throughout the book with a good bit of information on what they need to thrive and to take care of them. Each name is written in the Latin name and also the common name it goes by. What I needed to know it what is best for low and high light areas within my house and this book gives all this information. It also gives nice plant display ideas and other cool ideas.
I highly recommend this book, it has something for every horticulture fan. It’s also beautiful with great photography and has a wonderful layout!
December 27, 2022
You will appreciate 48% of plant gallery and directory with its concise details of origin, profile, and care that makes it straightforward useable information. Care Guide and Propagation chapters are truly informative that no many authors touch on. Gynelle Leon is truly a biophiliac to bring out the biophilia in you.
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August 2, 2026
clear and informative
Excellent photos of a wide range of plants. Concise information which is easy to read and follow.
Good instructions for propagating a variety of plants.
Overall, a helpful book for a person who is starting out with house plants or expanding their collection.
Excellent photos of a wide range of plants. Concise information which is easy to read and follow.
Good instructions for propagating a variety of plants.
Overall, a helpful book for a person who is starting out with house plants or expanding their collection.
March 11, 2026
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