Category: Houseplants
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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! As a beginner, all of my houseplants were potted in the same soil – a standard indoor potting soil. The idea that different plants needed different types of soil in order to grow best honestly wasn’t even on my radar. However, just as certain plants require more sunlight…
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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…
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How to Propagate Pothos Plants in Water in 3 Steps
Pothos plants are some of the easiest plants to propagate. They are hardy, grow quickly, and grow well in water which makes them ideal for propagation by stem cuttings. My favourite way to propagate pothos is in water, although they can also be propagated in soil or in sphagnum moss. If you haven’t propagated a…
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Monstera Deliciosa: How to Grow the Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa, also commonly referred to as the ‘swiss cheese plant’ or “split-leaf philodendron” (although monsteras are not a part of the philodendron genus at all!) has taken the plant world by storm and is undeniably one of the most common and popular houseplants out there. It’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ve seen these lush…
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Top 10 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants
Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry, you can still grow happy, healthy plants indoors – I promise. The trick is finding plants that can withstand a little neglect (some plants actually prefer it!), and plants that can withstand your type of neglect. Are you a chronic over-waterer? Then maybe the prayer plant is best.…
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6 Benefits of Using Terracotta Pots
Terracotta Pots Aren’t Just Stylish, They Are Functional Too I’ll be honest – when I first got into keeping houseplants I used to really dislike the look of terracotta pots. I avoided using terracotta at all costs for my houseplants , and frequently planted all of my plants in decorative planters or in plastic pots.…
