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How Often To Water Dracaena (Including Snake Plants)

  • Sep 15, 2023
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Dracaena plants don’t need much water. In fact, you don’t have to water them very often at all. Here’s how often to water dracaena (including snake plants).

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How to Use Leca for Plants: Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures

  • Sep 07, 2023
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Using leca for plants is a fun way to propagate plants. I tried this method to see what it was like. Here's how to do it.

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How To Save An Overwatered Snake Plant

  • Sep 07, 2023
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Got an overwatered snake plant? It happened to me too. Here’s how to save an overwatered snake plant and avoid it from happening again.

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How Often To Water Pothos Plants (And When To Cut Back)

  • Aug 29, 2023
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So how much water does a pothos need? We answer all of your questions about how often to water pothos plants and when you may have gone a little too far.

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How Often To Water Monstera Plants

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Here's how often to water monstera plants all throughout the year. Plus, learn to diagnose monstera watering problems.

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11 Plants That Don’t Need Drainage And How To Care For Them

  • Aug 08, 2023
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Tired of cleaning up after over-watering? I have good news for you! There are some plants that don’t need drainage out there. Here are our favorites.

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Save Your Overwatered Monstera In 4 Steps (And How Not To Do It Again)

  • Aug 07, 2023
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Got an overwatered monstera? Here’s how to tell if you’re overwatering your monstera and what to do to save it.

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9 Best Plant Humidifiers For Indoor Jungle Vibes

  • Aug 03, 2023
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Are you refilling your pebble tray a billion times every day? It's time to upgrade. Check out the best plant humidifiers for every budget in our expert guide!

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The best watering globes for plants: We tested them

  • Aug 02, 2023
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Watering globes for plants seem like a great idea, but what are they really like? Well, that’s what we uncover in this post.

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How to use watering globes (we tested for ourselves)

  • Aug 02, 2023
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We tested some watering globes to see what all of the hype was about. Here’s how to use watering globes and, um, what to use instead.

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How to use a self watering pot (Greenery Unlimited review)

  • Jul 11, 2023
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We tested a self-watering pot by Greenery Unlimited and I'm already in love. See how how to use a self watering pot in this post!

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The truth about watering orchids with ice cubes: A comprehensive guide

  • Jul 08, 2023
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Thinking about watering orchids with ice cubes? Here's what you need to know.

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Underwatered aloe plant: how to know when your plant needs more water

  • Apr 04, 2023
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Underwatering means trouble, but it doesn't have to be the end of your aloe! Save your underwatered aloe plant in no time with our pro recovery method here.

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How to propagate swiss cheese plant (3 ways)

  • Mar 31, 2023
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Want to know how to propagate swiss cheese plants? Here are 3 propagation stations I set up when my monstera adansonii got a little leggy.

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The 10 best indoor watering can options for houseplants

  • Mar 14, 2023
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Want to grow a thriving indoor garden home to a variety of happy indoor plants and houseplants? Well, you can with these 10 best indoor watering cans.

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Here’s how often to water a snake plant

  • Mar 14, 2023
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The snake plant is extremely drought-tolerant, unlike other indoor plants. Due to this trait, the snake plant doesn't need much water or attention to thrive.

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10 plants that can go outside in the rain (+growing tips)

  • Mar 11, 2023
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When can I put my houseplants outside in the rain? Follow these tips when putting your indoor plants outside and you will have healthy, hydrated houseplants.

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7 reasons why your philodendron leaves are turning yellow

  • Feb 22, 2023
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Oh no, your split leaf philodendron has yellow leaves! Learn what they mean and how to restore your philly to full health here.

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How often to water calathea (and when to cut back)

  • Jan 16, 2023
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Discover the secret to keeping your calathea plants lush and beautiful with the right watering schedule.

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When to stop watering before harvesting cannabis plants

  • Jan 09, 2023
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Learn when to stop watering before harvest for the most potent, juiciest cannabis buds.

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How to grow pothos in water for *decades*

  • Dec 04, 2022
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Follow my aunt’s tips for growing pothos in water for as long as you’re there to witness. Here’s how to grow pothos in water.

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Brown tips on your spider plant? What’s causing it and how to fix it.

  • Oct 29, 2022
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Got brown tips on your spider plant? Here’s what’s causing it and how to fix it.

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How to use drip watering systems for potted plants

  • Sep 22, 2022
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I recently wrote about watering my plants while on vacation and recommended a drip irrigation system for anyone going away for more than a couple of weeks. Because I had experience with

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TESTED: how to water plants while away (7 methods)

  • Sep 18, 2022
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Want to know how to keep your plants watered while away? I'm a digital nomad and here are my 7 methods for watering plants while on vacation.

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how to make a self watering moss pole in 15 minutes

  • May 08, 2022
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Ever tried to make a moss pole and it's crispy as? Yeah, me too. So I tried making a self watering moss pole and it turned out alright! Here's exactly what I

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all you need to know about watering plants from the bottom

  • Apr 27, 2022
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What are the benefits of watering plants from the bottom? And how does it work? We’ll answer all of your questions here.

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save your overwatered peperomia in 4 steps (and how not to do it again)

  • Apr 15, 2022
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It’s common to be salty when your peperomia is overwatered–we totally get it–but save your saltiness because these 4 steps will help save your plant and help you not overwater again.

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how to save an underwatered pothos plant

  • Apr 11, 2022
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Are your pothos looking droopy from being underwatered? Don’t fret, we have all the signs and solutions for you to revitalize your underwatered pothos plant in no-time.

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how to save an underwatered snake plant

  • Mar 21, 2022
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Rescuing an underwatered snake plant? Upping your watering game is only part of the story. Fresh soil and a new container also help. Here's why:

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how to save an overwatered pothos

  • Mar 16, 2022
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Restore your jungle vine to its full glory! We're here to help you save your overwatered pothos from soggy demise, or worse... Here's how.

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diy hydroponics: how to make a hydroponic grow system for indoor veggies

  • Mar 02, 2022
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Your indoor plants don’t just have to look pretty. Here’s how to make your own diy hydroponics system for an indoor veggie garden.

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overwatered fiddle leaf fig

  • Feb 04, 2022
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Have an overwatered fiddle leaf fig on your hands? Don’t panic. Read this to rescue your plant.

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