Category: Houseplants
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How to Fix a Hoya That Isn’t Growing, Once and For All
Do you have a Hoya that isn’t growing? So did I, and I tried everything to get it to grow without any success. Until a few months ago when a simple little trick finally got my stubborn Hoya to throw out new growth for the first time in over two years. So what finally did…
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Top 10 Essential Products for Happy Houseplants
I’ll be the first to admit that you don’t need a ton of fancy tools or supplies to grow happy houseplants at home. Mostly, it’s all about getting to know what your plants need and providing them with the right conditions. Nevertheless, there are some products that can make the process a lot easier. If…
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10 Popular Holiday Houseplants That Are Toxic to Pets
Temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing, and before you know it the holidays will be upon us once again. Which also means that holiday houseplants will be gracing the shelves of our local supermarkets and grocery stores in the dozens. Whether you’re a houseplant lover or just like to add a festive touch to your…
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I’m a Houseplant ‘Expert’ and I Can’t Keep These 5 Houseplants Alive for the Life of Me
Houseplants are more than just a hobby or a part of my home decor. I mean, I literally make a living writing about them (best job ever!). So when it comes to caring for houseplants, I take pride in my collection of happy and healthy plants. I also know a lot about houseplant care (like…
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7 of the Best Low-Light Houseplants for That Dark Corner in Your Home
Based on personal experience! Is your home suffering from a lack of natural light? Have you excitedly brought home gorgeous tropical houseplants only for them to inevitably lose all of their leaves and die because they aren’t getting enough light? If you are reading this article, chances are the answer is yes and you have…
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How to Grow Pothos (Devil’s Ivy) Indoors
The EASIEST houseplant to grow – even if you have a brown thumb! When it comes to houseplants, few are more popular or well-known than the pothos (Epipremnum aureum). Also commonly known as devil’s ivy, these vining plants can be found in nearly every houseplant lover’s home. They are easy to grow, affordable, and forgiving…
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The Best Gifts for Houseplant Lovers
As chosen by a houseplant lover. Whether it’s a birthday or a calendar holiday like Christmas, choosing the perfect gift for the people in your life isn’t always easy. There are so many options, and yet somehow, not enough? But, if the person you are shopping for is a houseplant lover then you have come…
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How to Move Houseplants Outdoors For the Summer
Moving houseplants outdoors for the summer may seem kind of counter-intuitive – they are houseplants after all. However, there are several benefits and reasons to try it. I don’t move all of my plants outdoors for the summer but certain plants go out every single year. It’s like a little ‘summer vacation’ for my houseplants,…
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Easy DIY Self-Watering Moss Pole
If you are reading this article, chances are you have had some unfortunate experiences with moss poles in the past. I’ve been there. I tried to make moss poles work in my houseplants for a couple of years, always ending up with hopelessly dry and crispy moss. Eventually, I gave up and destined my vining…
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9 Indoor Trees That Will Actually Survive in Low Light
Do you have a shady corner of your home that needs a little love? Look no further, this list of 9 low light indoor trees will actually survive in that dark corner where your other plants have gone to die. When it comes to indoor trees that will grow in low light conditions things can…
