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To place your order
Please email us at egi@empoweringgardensinc.org 
To expedite your order, please send us a detailed list of items you wish to purchase, include your phone number and address. If possible, include details on where you would like the items placed on delivery 
(front door, side door, etc.). Once we receive your order, we will call you and process the payment. We offer FREE DELIVERY to Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. For deliveries to other towns, please email us at egi@empoweringgardensinc.org ​
​We are available Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm. 
We accept prepaid orders only
Thank you for your support!
HOUSEPLANTS 

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Pot Size: 6” 
​Price: $20.00
Botanical Name: Guzmania lingulata
Common Name: Guzmania
Light Exposure: Bright light, indirect sunlight. It will adjust to medium light
Water requirement: Pour filtered or distilled water in the central cup (close to the soil). Avoid putting water on the top or influence. Avoid soggy conditions, it is better to underwater it than over water it. In the winter allow the soil top inch to dry before watering it. Water it more often in the spring and summer
Temperature: Average household temperature
Humidity: High
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets 
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Pot Size: 6” 
​Price: $20.00
Botanical Name: Guzmania lingulata
Common Name: Guzmania
Light Exposure: Bright light, indirect sunlight. It will adjust to medium light
Water requirement: Pour filtered or distilled water in the central cup (close to the soil). Avoid putting water on the top or influence. Avoid soggy conditions, it is better to underwater it than over water it. In the winter allow the soil top inch to dry before watering it. Water it more often in the spring and summer
Temperature: Average household temperature
Humidity: High
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets ​
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Pot Size: 6” 
​Price: $20.00
Botanical Name: Guzmania lingulata
Common Name: Guzmania
Light Exposure: Bright light, indirect sunlight. It will adjust to medium light
Water requirement: Pour filtered or distilled water in the central cup (close to the soil). Avoid putting water on the top or influence. Avoid soggy conditions, it is better to underwater it than over water it. In the winter allow the soil top inch to dry before watering it. Water it more often in the spring and summer
Temperature: Average household temperature
Humidity: High
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets ​​
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Pot Size: 6"
​Price: $24.00

Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis 
Common Name: Moth Orchid
Light Exposure: Bright light, indirect sunlight 
Water requirement: Water in the morning, do not allow root system to be dry at any time. Water the plant as is approaches dryness. Usually between 5 to 10 days.
Temperature: Night temperature 64-68
ᴼF daytime 75ᴼF
Humidity:50 to 70% humidity, if kept well-watered will adapt to a low humidity
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets 
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​Pot Size: 6"
​Price: $24.00
Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis 
Common Name: Moth Orchid
Light Exposure: Bright light, indirect sunlight 
Water requirement: Water in the morning, do not allow root system to be dry at any time. Water the plant as is approaches dryness. Usually between 5 to 10 days.
Temperature: Night temperature 64-68
ᴼF daytime 75ᴼF
Humidity:50 to 70% humidity, if kept well-watered will adapt to a low humidity
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets 
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​Pot Size: 6:
​Price: $17.00
Botanical Name:
Staghorn Fern
Common Name: Platycerium bifurcatum 
Light Exposure: Bright light, avoid direct sun  
Water requirement: Water frequently, allow the base to dry out between watering. 
Temperature: Loves warm temperatures and humidity 

Humidity:Very high humidity 
Toxicity: Non to humans or pets 
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​​Pot Size: 6"
​Price: $17.00
Botanical Name: Ficus elastica
Common Name: Rubber plant 
Light Exposure: Medium to bright indirect sunlight 
Water requirement: Water when dry, avoid soggy conditions 
Temperature: 60- 77ᴼF
Humidity: Average household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans, cats, and dogs if ingested.


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Pot Size: 6"
Price: 14.00

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum Vittatum
Common Name: Variegated Spider Plant
Light Exposure: Medium to bright light, avoid direct sunlight 
Water requirement: Allow to dry out some between watering 
Temperature: They love cool temperatures 60- 80ᴼF during the day and 55ᴼF at night
Humidity: Thrive in high humidity but will adapt to average household humidity 
Toxicity: Non toxic to humans, cats, or dogs 
Note: They a semi-potbound situation 
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Pot Size: 6"
Price: 20.00

Botanical Name: Aglaonema commutatum 
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen 
Light Exposure: Medium to bright light, avoid direct sunlight, they will grown under fluorescent lighting 
Water requirement: Allow the top 2 inches to dry between watering
Temperature: Average household humidity, they are cold-sensitive 
Humidity: Thrive in high humidity but will adapt to average household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans, cats, and dogs if ingested 
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Pot Size: 6”
Price: 15.00

Botanical Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii
Common Name: Christmas Cactus 
Light Exposure: It will bloom on full to part sun during winter and fall. During spring and summer. Prefers part shade to indirect bright light. Avoid too much direct sunlight during non-blooming periods.

Water requirement: Keep moist the top inch soil, never allow the soil to become waterlogged or water stand in the pot tray.
Temperature: Perform best on temperature 62- 70ᴼF.
Humidity: Thrives 
in normal to high humidity
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to cats or dogs
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Pot Size: 6"
Price: 24.00
Common Name: ZZ plant
Botanical Name: 
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Light Exposure: Moderate, Low, avoid direct sunlight
Water requirement: Allow soil to dry at the top, avoid over watering
Temperature: 60- 75ᴼF, avoid temperature fluctuation
Humidity: Average house humidity
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested 
Notes: A perennial plant in parts of Africa


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Pot Size: 4"
Price $4.50
Botanical Name: Saintpaulia
Common Name: African violet
Light Exposure: Bright to moderate light, avoid direct sunlight  
Water requirement: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid water on leaves. Bottom water with lukewarm water. Do not allow soil to dry out. When plants are exposed to bright light, apply liquid fertilizer about 3 times a month to encourage constant blooming.
Temperature: 72- 75ᴼF days and 60- 65ᴼF night  
Humidity: Average household humidity about 40% to 60% 
Toxicity: Nontoxic to humans or pets 
Notes: They will thrive if the plastic container is placed inside a ceramic container and water by pouring water inside the ceramic container and let it soak in water from the bottom. 
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Hanging Basket - Pot Size 6"
Price $17.00
Botanical Name: Tradescantia Pink Panther 

Common Name: Pink Panther Wandering Jew
Light Exposure: Bright to moderate light
Water requirement: Allow the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings; this produces the most vivid colors. 
Temperature: Average household temperature to hot
Humidity: Average household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets 
Notes: Pinch out plant tips regularly to encourage bushines. 
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Hanging Basket - Pot Size 6"
Price $17.00
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina

Common Name: Purple Wandering Jew
Light Exposure: Bright light, if possible allow a couple hours of direct morning sun to keep the leaves in top color. 
Water requirement: Allow the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings; this produces the most vivid colors. 
Temperature: Average household temperature to hot
Humidity: Average household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets 
Notes: Pinch out plant tips regularly to encourage bushines. 
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Hanging Basket - Pot Size 6"
Price $17.00
Botanical Name: Tradescantia albiflora

Common Name:  Wandering Jew
Light Exposure: Bright light, if possible allow a couple hours of direct morning sun to keep the leaves in top color. 
Water requirement: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. 
Temperature: Average household temperature to hot. Do not expose the plant to temperatures below 50ᴼF 
Humidity: Average household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets 
Notes: Pinch out plant tips regularly to encourage bushines. 
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Pot Size: 6"
Price $16.00
Botanical Name: Chamaedora elegans
Common Name: Parlor palm or neanthe bella 
Light Exposure: Bright filtered sunlight

Water requirement: Water when dry, avoid soggy conditions
Temperature: 65- 80ᴼF
Humidity: Average household humidity
Toxicity: Nontoxic  
Notes: An excellent air purifier 
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​Pot Size: 10"
Price: $39.00
Botanical Name: Dypsis lutescens
Common Name: Areca Palm
Light Exposure: Bright light to part sun.
Water requirement: Allow soil or potting mix to dry out slightly between watering. Avoid soggy conditions. 
Temperature: 65- 75ᴼF. Keep away from heaters, air conditioners, or drafty windows.  
Humidity: High to moderate
Toxicity: Nontoxic to humans or pets ​
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​Pot Size: 6"
Price $16.00
Botanical Name: Philodendron Brasil
Common Name: Brazil Philodendron 
Light Exposure: Bright to medium indirect sunlight
Water requirement: Water when dry, avoid soggy situations
Temperature: 65- 75ᴼF, avoid temperature fluctuation
Humidity: Basic household humidity 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
Notes: Direct sunlight will burn foliage. Keep away from drafts
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Pot Size: 6”
Price $ 15.00
Botanical Name: Philodendron cordatum
Common Name: Heart leafed philodendron
Light Exposure: Low, moderate, bright light. Avoid direct sun
Water requirement: Water regularly, do not allow soil to dry completely. Avoid soggy conditions. 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets if eaten
Notes: The perfect plant for houseplant-care beginners 
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Pot Size: 6"
Price $18.00
Botanical Name: Philodendron monstera
Common Name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Light Exposure: Bright to medium indirect sunlight 
Water requirement: Water when dry, avoid soggy situations
Temperature: 65- 75ᴼF, avoid temperature fluctuation
Humidity: Moderate 
Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
Notes: Best to use filtered water. 

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Pot Size: 6"
Price $ 16.00
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum 
Common Name: Peace Lily
Light Exposure: Bright, moderate to low light. Avoid direct sun
Temperature: Moderate to warm
Humidity: Moderate to high
Water requirement:  Water when soil surface is dry
Toxicity: Nontoxic to humans or pets but if could cause irritation in the mouth 
Notes: If the plant gets droopy because it dried out, hydrate the plant by putting it on a saucer with water until leaves perk up again. Excellent air purifier! 
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Pot Size: 6"
Price $16.00
Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia 
Common Name: Dumb cane
Light Exposure: Medium to bright indirect sunlight 
Water requirement: Water when dry, avoid soggy conditions 
Temperature: 65- 75ᴼF
Humidity: High to moderate humidity
Toxicity: Toxic to humans, cats, and dogs if ingested
Note: Helps to purify indoor air 
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​Pot Size: 6”
Price: $22.00

Botanical Name: Sansevieria Fernwood
Common Name: Snake Plant or Mother-in-law’s tongue
Light Exposure: Adjust to any lighting situation but prefers bright, indirect sun light or artificial light.
Water requirement: Water once the soil is dry, avoid getting the leaves wet.  Avoid overwatering. It thrives in average household humidity.
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to humans and pets
Notes: Native to Southern Asia, Africa and Madagascar

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Pot Size: 3.5"
Price: $3.00
Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Common name: Aloe
Light Exposure: Bright light, avoid direct sun
Water requirement: Allow soil to dry completely between watering  
Temperature:  Between 65ᴼF and 75ᴼF
Toxicity: Mildly to moderate toxic to humans and pets. Avoid eating large amounts 
Notes: Use to treat burns 

To place your order
Please email us at egi@empoweringgardensinc.org 
To expedite your order, please send us a detailed list of items you wish to purchase, include your phone number and address. If possible, include details on where you would like the items placed on delivery 
(front door, side door, etc.). Once we receive your order, we will call you and process the payment. We offer FREE DELIVERY to Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. For deliveries to other towns, please email us at egi@empoweringgardensinc.org ​
​We are available Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm. 
We accept prepaid orders only
Thank you for your support!

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ADDRESS​
​7736 W. Madison St.,
Forest Park, IL 60130​​
 
HOURS
Tuesday through Saturday 
​9am to 5pm


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PHONE
708-257-3295
773-671-2980


EMAIL
richard@empoweringgardensinc.org 
ana@empoweringgardensinc.org      
egi@empoweringgardensinc.org 
     
Please visit our indoor gift shop one door west from garden center 
​ 7736 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130 


Empowering Gardens, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Illinois corporation. 
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