Taming the Potted Beast: History of the Houseplant • Temperature: Ideal in temperatures

• Temperature: Ideal in temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

while being as low-maintenance as it is beautiful

just add water

With its dramatic foliage and manageable care requirements

so keep out of reach

Taming the Potted Beast: History of the Houseplant • Temperature: Ideal in temperaturesPeople have had plant companions since the hanging gardens of Babylonbut how did we start keeping plants in our living spaces, and why? From ancient Rome to Victorian England, this botanical adventure takes you through the colorful and curious history of the not so humble houseplant. Taming the Potted Beast presents the history of plant human relations in an entertaining narrative, detailing surprisingly dramatic stories of houseplant cultivation and