Category: Houseplants
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Epiphytic Houseplants: Everything You Need to Know
Including what they are and how to keep them happy indoors. An epiphyte is a type of plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic. Epiphytes don’t require much (if any) soil as their roots absorb water and micronutrients from the air and debris around them. If this concept sounds foreign when it…
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How to Grow Echeveria Succulents Indoors
Echeveria is a large genus of flower-shaped succulents native to semi-desert areas of Central and South America. They are extremely popular houseplants and under the right conditions are pretty low-maintenance. Here’s how you can keep Echeveria happy indoors. RELATED: Easy DIY FABRIKÖR IKEA Greenhouse Cabinet Light, Water, & Soil Light Echeveria are desert succulents and…
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How to Grow Snake Plants (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
Hardy, drought-tolerant, & low-maintenance. Snake plants, also commonly called ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’, are one of my favourite houseplants because they are low-maintenance and hard-to-kill. I think they add a modern touch of greenery to any space, and they thrive on neglect. Plus, there are lots of cool varieties to choose from! Anytime I have a low-light…
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Easy DIY FABRIKÖR IKEA Greenhouse Cabinet
Alright, I’m really excited about this DIY. I’ve been yearning for a greenhouse cabinet for a number of years now, and I finally decided to take the plunge. Plus, I found an amazing IKEA FABRIKÖR cabinet on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of the price which definitely helped. As far as greenhouse cabinets go this…
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How to Grow Silver Sword Philodendron (Philodendron Hastatum)
The silver sword philodendron (Philodendron hastatum) is a unique species of Philodendron that is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It earned its name thanks to its stunning silvery-green sword-shaped foliage which has a shimmery appearance under the right light. The silver sword philodendron is considered rare and can be difficult to come by.…
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How to Propagate Snake Plants in Water With 100% Success
No more rotted cuttings with this simple trick! Snake plants are awesome houseplants that are low-maintenance, air-purifying, and great for low light. Plus, propagating snake plants in water is super easy which means you can share your plant with friends and family (or just create more plants for your personal home jungle). While they are…
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Monstera Aerial Roots: Everything You Need to Know
While they can be unsightly, monstera aerial roots are completely normal and a natural part of this tropical aroid’s growing habit. So what are aerial roots exactly? And what should you do with them? Here’s everything you need to know about aerial roots on your monstera! What Are Aerial Roots? Simply put, aerial roots are…
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Alocasia Frydek: How to Grow the Green Velvet Alocasia
Alocasia frydek (Alocasia micholitziana), also commonly known as the green velvet alocasia, is a relatively rare variety of Alocasia that has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years – and it’s easy to see why! This stunning Alocasia variety has velvety dark green leaves that are contrasted by stark light green veining. While…
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DIY Chunky Soil Mix for Aroids
Perfect for philodendrons, monsteras, pothos, and more! Soil plays a huge role in the overall health of plants. It provides nutrients and controls drainage and water retention which factor in to the amount of water the plant gets. While soil conditions are mostly handled by Mother Nature in the garden, when growing houseplants the task…
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Top 5 Common Houseplant Pests: Identification and Control
Like all plants, houseplants are susceptible to the occasional pest infestation. However, unlike plants you grow outdoors, plants grown inside provide a consistently warm and humid environment for pests which means that a minor invasion can quickly turn into a full-blown infestation if it is not caught early. Knowing how to identify and treat some…
