Tag: How to Grow
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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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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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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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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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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…
