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Types of Ficus

Rubber Plant Care: How To Take Care Of Rubber Plants

  • Sep 15, 2023
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The Rubber Plant is surprisingly easy to care for given its dramatic, larger-than-life foliage. These plants will grow as tall as your largest pot allows.

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Types of Succulents

Growing ZZ Plants: How To Care For A ZZ Plant

  • Sep 15, 2023
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Caring for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, popularly known as the ZZ plant takes about as much effort as getting some Z’s.. (yes, it's that easy). Here's how:

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How To Get Rid Of Scale On Plants

  • Sep 15, 2023
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When pests attack your houseplant, it can get personal 🙅‍♀️In this article, we guide you through a gentle method for how to get rid of scale on plants without torches and pitchforks - that’s just as satisfying.

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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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The Best Hydroponic Tower For Indoor Gardening

  • Sep 07, 2023
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A world where you can enjoy year-round, homegrown produce without having to constantly putter around in the garden is possible thanks to hydroponic towers. Here are our picks.

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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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Types of Dogbane

Hoya Carnosa Care Tips: How To Care For Hoya Carnosa

  • Sep 05, 2023
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With sweetly fragrant blooms so perfect you may wonder if they're real, hoya carnosa is a delight to all of the senses. Here's our care guide.

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Types of Dracaena

Growing Dracaena Marginata: Care Tips

  • Sep 05, 2023
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Dragon trees (Dracaena marginata) are cheerful indoor plants with beautiful branches that bring savannah vibes to any space. Here's how to care for them.

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Types of Ficus

Ficus Lyrata Care Tips: How To Care For Ficus Lyrata Indoors

  • Sep 05, 2023
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The Ficus Lyrata, or fiddle leaf fig tree, can quickly spruce up any room. Here's how to take care of a fiddle leaf fig.

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Types of Peperomia

Caring For Peperomia Plants: Peperomia Care Tips

  • Sep 05, 2023
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I've grown lots of types of peperomias. Here are my top peperomia care tips.

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Types of Calendula

Caring For A Calendula Officinalis: Calendula Care Tips

  • Sep 05, 2023
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Calendula is one of the versatile medicinal plants that you can grow at home. Here are my top calendula care tips.

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Types of Peperomia

Peperomia Watermelon Care Tips

  • Sep 05, 2023
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Here are my peperomia watermelon care tips after growing all types of peperomia plants.

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How To Use Grow Lights For Indoor Plants

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Everyone’s talking about grow lights, but how do you actually use them? Here, we answer all your questions about how to use grow lights for indoor plants.

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Best Soil For Snake Plants That Will Keep Them Happy

  • Aug 29, 2023
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The best soil for snake plants provides plenty of drainage and nutrients. Here’s how to make your own soil for your beloved snake plants.

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How To Propagate Peperomia Plants 2 Ways

  • Aug 29, 2023
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There are a few ways to propagate peperomia plants, by leaf cuttings or stems, soil or water. Here’s how to propagate peperomia every way.

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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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Types of Monstera

Monstera Adansonii Care Guide

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Monstera Adansonii is a unique variety of the popular jungle climbers loved by plant parents everywhere. Read on for tips to care for these lacy-leaved plants!

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Types of Philodendron

Philodendron Brasil Care Guide

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Earning its name from vibrant green and yellow streaked leaves resembling the Brazilian flag, the Philodendron Brasil is a popular variegated cultivar of the Heartleaf Philodendron.

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10 Best Worm Composter Bins For Easy Homemade Compost

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Everyone loves plants and everyone loves pets, so what happens when we bring the two together? Here are the best worm composter bins for your indoor garden.

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The Best pH Meter For Soil

  • Aug 24, 2023
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Want healthy plants? It starts with healthy soil. Here are the best pH meters to test soil pH, moisture, and light levels for healthy, happy plants.

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The 6 Best Dehumidifiers For Grow Tents

  • Aug 24, 2023
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Here’s the best dehumidifier for grow tents and exactly which size you need. Plus, what humidity levels to maintain!

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Types of Philodendron

Split Leaf Philodendron Care Guide

  • Aug 16, 2023
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The Split Leaf Philodendron is a fun, tropical addition to any houseplant collection, thriving in most environments with sufficient light and humidity. 

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Types of Ficus

Ficus Benjamina Care Guide

  • Aug 16, 2023
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The Ficus Benjamina is known for its dreamy tuft of glossy leaves and pliable branches. Here is how to care for the weeping fig.

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Types of Pothos

Marble Queen Pothos Care Guide

  • Aug 16, 2023
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Fans of variegations will swoon over the Marble Queen Pothos, a popular variegated Pothos variety with elegant, marbled foliage.

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Types of Philodendron

Growing Philodendron Micans Care Guide

  • Aug 16, 2023
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Just when you thought you knew all of the most common Philodendrons by heart…here comes a velvety stunner! The Philodendron micans is a voracious climber with gorgeous iridescent, velvety leaves. This is how to take care of it.

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How To Treat A Magnesium Deficiency In Cannabis

  • Aug 16, 2023
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Think you've got a magnesium deficiency in cannabis plants? Here's what to look for and how to treat it.

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It’s Not O-K: Potassium Deficiency in Cannabis

  • Aug 16, 2023
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Potassium deficiency in cannabis plants makes the leaves look burnt around the edges. Poor pH soil is the main cause.

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The Best Complete Indoor Hydroponic Grow System

  • Aug 09, 2023
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Grow like a pro with the best complete indoor hydroponic grow system. Here are our top picks!

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Types of Calathea

Calathea Ornata Care Guide: How To Care For Pinstripe Plants

  • Aug 09, 2023
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Here’s how to care for Calathea Ornata plants, AKA Pinstripe Plants.

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5 Best Grow Light Strips For Indoor Plants

  • Aug 09, 2023
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I've had quite a bit of experience with LED grow light strips so I thought I'd review my favorites and some great contenders here for you.

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Types of Calathea

Calathea Orbifolia Care Guide: How To Care For Pinstripe Plants

  • Aug 09, 2023
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Here’s how to care for Calathea Orbifolia plants, AKA Prayer Plants.

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Types of Bromeliad

Tillandsia Care: How To Care For Air Plants

  • Aug 08, 2023
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Plant Description The Tillandsia genus, widely known as air plants, consists of 650 species. Native to southern North America through to South America, air plants have evolved to inhabit ecological niches found within various forest, mountain, and desert environments. For this reason, air plants make perfect indoor plants as they

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Types of Monstera

Monstera Deliciosa Care: How To Care Of Monstera Plants

  • Aug 08, 2023
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Here are my top monstera deliciosa care tips for a fast-growing tropical indoor plant.

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TESTED: Aerogarden vs Click and Grow Smart Garden

  • Aug 08, 2023
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We tested the Aerogarden vs Click and Grow. Here's what we experienced.

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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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How To Make Pothos Fuller (In 5 Minutes)

  • Aug 07, 2023
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Does your pothos plant have long vines and not a lot of volume? Here’s how to make pothos fuller right now.

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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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Our *hands on* MARS HYDRO TSW 2000 review (with photos)

  • Aug 07, 2023
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We tested the MARS HYDRO TSW 2000 LED Grow Light on our indoor plants. Here’s what happened.

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7 Best Hygrometers For Indoor Plants

  • Aug 07, 2023
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Keep your indoor plants in their climatic comfort zone with a hygrometer! Review this in-depth guide to help you choose the best hygrometer for plants here.

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The Best Coco Coir For Your Plant’s Healthiest Root System Ever

  • Aug 07, 2023
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We've gathered a list of the best coco coir soil replacements available. Learn how to choose quality coir, and what to do with it in this guide.

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The Best Soil For Indoor Plants (Every Kind Of Plant)

  • Aug 07, 2023
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In this guide, we’ve closely reviewed the best soil for indoor plants and have six picks for all of your indoor gardening needs. All-around mix? Check. Soilless soil? Check! Read up and learn about what makes great soil for potted plants.

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The Best LECA Balls (Expanded Clay Pebbles) For Your Plants

  • Aug 07, 2023
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LECA balls are all the rage these days, and for good reason. This growing medium is a clean, low-maintenance alternative to growing plants in potting soil. These are our top picks for LECA clay pebbles out there today!

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8 Best Soil Moisture Meter Options For Indoor Plants

  • Aug 07, 2023
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Stop playing guessing games when it comes to watering your plants! We've rounded up the best soil moisture meter picks.

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Compost Starter 101: When You Need It And How To Make It

  • Aug 07, 2023
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An easy way to reuse your food scraps is by adding them to your soil! Here are our tips on how to make a compost starter.

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Scale On Monstera: What To Do And How To Save It

  • Aug 07, 2023
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Struggling with scale on monstera? Right when you think they're gone, the little buggers re-emerge with a new leaf shoot. Ugh! This is what to do about it.

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Best Soil For Monstera Plants (DIY Recipe + Store-Bought Options)

  • Aug 06, 2023
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The right kind of potting soil will make a big difference in the health and appearance of your indoor Monstera Deliciosa. Here's the best soil for monstera plants.

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The Best Neem Oil For Plants: Our Top Picks

  • Aug 03, 2023
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Don’t want your plants hosting a pest party? Stop the “infest-ivities” before they arrive with these top-rated neem oils for plants.

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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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