Category: houseplants
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Considering the Pros and Cons of Terracotta Pots for Your Houseplants: A Guide to Proper Care
Considering the advantages and disadvantages of using terracotta pots for gardening is essential. It is important to note the benefits and drawbacks of this type of container before making a decision. Did you know that terracotta, which translates to “cooked Earth” in Italian, is a type of clay that is shaped, dried, and fired for…
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Air Plants 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Tillandsia Care and Maintenance
Tillandsia (air plants) are fascinating plants that do not require soil to grow. They are epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants or objects, and absorb nutrients and moisture from the air and rain. These plants are native to Central and South America, and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.…
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What is Plant Propagation? A Complete Guide to Growing New Plants.
Propagation is the process of growing new plants from existing ones. If you are a beginner in owning houseplants, you might not be familiar with the term. However, with propagation, you can multiply your plant collection without spending a lot of money. Simply put, it involves taking a part of a plant, such as a…
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Plants and Zodiac Signs
Are you obsessive over checking your horoscope daily? Do you ever feel that your personality and emotions in everyday life are guided by more than just your experiensces…but rather they are influenced by your specific place in the universe and in time, innately controlled by the power of the moon, the sun and the stars.…
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Houseplant Pests & Treatment: How to Keep Your Plants Healthy and Bug-Free
Houseplants are a great way to add some greenery to your home and create a calm and relaxing environment. However, just like outdoor plants, indoor plants can also fall prey to various pests that can damage or even kill them. Some common houseplant pests include spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies, and scale insects. The good news…
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Top 3 Best Organic Potting Soils – OMRI Listed
There are many different types and brands of soil out there; trust me, I’ve been in your shoes – it’s overwhelming! I’ve been a plant mama for a few years now, and since my background is in environmental science, I had to know exactly what was in the soil I was buying. I wanted to make…
Shann Renee 