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Have you ever been given an African violet as a gift? Perhaps it was for a housewarming, a birthday, or just as a thank you? They’re a staple at florists all around the world, sold when the leaves are a lush dark green and there are clumps of flowers sprouting from the crown. In the […]
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Is there a sunny spot in your home or garden that’s begging for a new plant? Look no further than the yucca. Whether you grow it indoors or out, this desert tree is easy to care for and can survive in levels of sunlight that would kill many other plants. This plant has been getting […]
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How many of your house plants make your home a healthier place to be? The snake plant, also known as sansevieria, has had a renaissance over the last few years. Its sharp, flat, upright leaves look fantastic in a minimalist home. It’s also a great choice for small spaces as it grows up to a […]
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Can any of us really resist a trailing plant? If you’re looking for something to add an extra dimension to your indoor plant collection, a philodendron is a great place to start. Depending on the variety, it trails, climbs, or grows into a compact bush. They’re versatile enough to fill the gaps in your display […]
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Is your plant collection still missing something? Are you looking or some color, some contrast, or some structure? Perhaps it’s time to consider an Alocasia. Alocasia is one of several plants known as an elephant ear. Its large, arrowhead-shaped leaves are shiny, rippled at the edges, and much darker than those of other house plants. […]
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What’s the easiest indoor tree you can grow? We can’t say for certain, but Pachira Aquatica, or the Guiana chestnut, is definitely in the running. This is the tree with the famous plaited trunk. Sadly, it doesn’t grow like this in nature. It’s become a tradition to weave the stems together to get the plant […]
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If we asked you to name a trailing houseplant that was virtually indestructible, what would your first thought be? The chances are, you’re picturing Epipremnum Aureum, more commonly known as the pothos plant. Pothos is a great plant for beginners since it adapts well to a range of light levels, watering regimes and humidity conditions. […]
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Are you looking for a large plant but find the cost prohibitive? For over 150 years, people have been turning to the parlor palm to solve just this dilemma. Chamaedorea Elegans makes a strong statement without demanding much of your time. They’re easy to find, cheap to buy, and they can even stay healthy in […]
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Are you looking to add another textural dimension to your house plant collection? Perhaps it’s time to think about an asparagus fern. Some people consider this plant an imposter. After all, it’s neither an asparagus nor a true fern, as it reproduces from berries instead of spores. It’s actually related to a lily but, if […]
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Have you ever bought a house plant from the black market? As strange as it may sound, as little as 3 years ago, there was one plant so sought after that an unrooted cutting would sell for $50. The year was 2016. The plant was Pilea Peperomioides, also known as the Chinese money plant. It’s […]
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Are you looking for a large, striking houseplant that isn’t going to take over your room? The answer might be right under your nose. It’s a classic, maybe even a cliché, but a rubber plant (also known by the Latin name of Ficus Elastica) might be the perfect choice for your space. Rubber plant care […]
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Have you ever kept a house plant that moved when your back was turned? If you’re searching for something with real personality, look no further than a prayer plant. The standard green prayer plant has been popular for decades but, as our taste in house plants gets more exotic, more and more varieties have become […]
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Are you still looking for a plant for a dark corner of your home? It’s frustrating to watch your house plants founder in the shade, and the usual options can be dull and slow-growing. But have you considered the Chinese evergreen? Also known as Aglaonema, this plant is easy to care for and maintains its […]
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Have you been looking to expand your house plant collection but don’t know where to start? We’ve made an exhaustive list of all the most common indoor plants you can buy. These types of indoor plants that are listed don’t just provide you with a succession of common house plant names; it’ll explain how to […]
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Monstera Deliciosa has been a favorite since we all became obsessed with house plants, but have you noticed that there’s a disadvantage to its popularity? The plant, also known as a Swiss cheese plant, sells out of nurseries within hours. Even if you can track one down, the price has increased year on year. Now […]
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If we asked you to name the world’s most popular house plants, what would be on the list? The chances are Monstera Deliciosa, the classic Swiss cheese plant, is pretty close to the top. But however much we love it, monstera is appropriately named. It grows fast, its vines can be inches thick, and its […]
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What are you doing to help the environment? We’re increasingly familiar with how to shop, travel, and recycle responsibly, but there’s one good deed that many people still overlook. Food waste makes up at least 30% of what we throw in the trash, even though it’s easy to recycle it at home by composting. The […]
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When you hear ‘distillation’, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? High school chemistry experiments? Medical equipment? Single malt whisky? It might surprise you to learn that there’s a dedicated group of gardeners who consider distillation a vital part of their craft. For them, using distilled water for their plants is fundamental to keeping […]
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