ZZ plants have become very popular houseplants. I think they are often recommended as easy to care for because they can tolerate lower light levels and also they do not need to be watered very often. Their popularity may also be due to their beauty, ZZ Plants have plump stems and shiny dark green leaves. […]
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Philodendrons come in two major styles. There is the vining type that grows leaves along a stringy vine and there is the self-heading type that has a thicker main stem and the leave grow pretty compactly one on top of the other. An example of a vining philodendron is the Philodendron Brasil and an example
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Sometimes the leaves of my Jade Plants can begin to look wrinkled. There are a variety of reasons your Philodendron may have wrinkled leaves, but it can still be alarming to some plant owners. I’ll go over the most likely culprits for Jade Plant wrinkled leaves in this post and provide suggestions for preventing them
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Rubber Plants have thick glossy leaves that vary in color patterns. It’s no wonder they are a well-liked house plant that you can find at many big box stores and plant nurseries. Their unique beauty makes them popular, and they are relatively easy to care for. In this post, I’ll go over the basics of
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I have several Jade Plants, some many years old and very large. Over the years I have repotted my Jades with different types of pots. I figured sharing what I have learned would be a good idea. There are several things to consider when selecting the right pot such as drainage, pot size, and pot
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Root rot is an issue that is hard to reverse. That makes it important for plant lovers to know and recognize root rot signs as early as possible. In fact, ideally, you’ll learn to recognize the signs of the issues that show up before you have root rot. Root rot develops when the roots are
Monstera Deliciosas are trendy houseplants. They earned that popularity from being a quick-growing and relatively easy-to-care-for houseplant. They sport large green leaves that develop holes that are called fenestration. It can take Monsteras some time to develop fenestration which can lead people to wonder whether they are watering properly. In reality, the maturity of the
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Croton plants have beautiful foliage that varies in size, shape, and color patterns. It’s no wonder they are a popular house plant that you can find at many big box stores and plant nurseries. While their unique beauty makes them popular, they can be a challenge to care for indoors. If you’re lucky enough to
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I’ve owned Rubber Plants for many years. Over those years I have done several repottings with different types of pots so I thought it would be a good idea to share what I have learned. There are a few factors that matter when selecting the right pot such as drainage, pot size, and pot material.
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ZZ Plants are quite popular as houseplants. They sport dark glossy leaves on plump stems. ZZ Plants can grow quite large, but they grow relatively slowly compared to most houseplants. I have a large one that is nearly four feet in diameter (see below). They are touted as one of the easiest houseplants to care
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