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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 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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13 Different Types of Philodendron Plants For Jungle Vibes

  • Aug 29, 2023
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Philodendron plants are the easiest plants to take care of. Here our favorite types of philodendron varieties to add to your home.

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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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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

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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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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

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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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How to Make a Moss Pole for Your Climbing Plants

  • Aug 03, 2023
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Here's how to make a moss pole for houseplants.

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How to harvest cannabis (and use the entire plant)

  • Aug 02, 2023
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Learn how to harvest cannabis from a pro. We share with you how we do it on a weed farm!

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Types of Philodendron

Growing pink princess philodendron: How to grow them and keep them happy

  • Jul 29, 2023
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Despite their slightly fussy purebred temperament, pink princess philodendron plants are pretty easy to care for. Learn how to care for this splashy pink plant here!

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Male Weed Plant Stages: Don’t Ruin Your Crop

  • Jul 29, 2023
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Here are the male weed plant stages and what to do if you have male cannabis plants.

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How To Decarb Weed For Homemade Cannabis Products

  • Jul 29, 2023
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If you want to make your own edibles, you’re going to need to know how to decarb weed. Here's how.

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Loving the Ladies: Female Weed Plant Stages

  • Jul 26, 2023
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Understanding the female weed plant stages means that you can have the best yield possible.

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Patience is a Virtue: Curing Buds for Best Taste

  • Jul 26, 2023
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Here is everything we know about curing buds for best taste.

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Types of Calathea

Calathea Lancifolia Care Tips: Rattlesnake Plant Care

  • Jul 12, 2023
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Calathea Lancifolia, known commonly as a rattlesnake plant, can be a bit of a diva! Here's everything we know about Calathea lancifolia care.

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How to use a moss pole for plants: An expert explains

  • Jul 12, 2023
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A moss pole retains moisture so that your climbing or vining house plants can get a drink while moving away from a more traditional water source, like, say, moist soil in a

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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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Understanding weed light cycles: Get the most from your harvest

  • Jul 05, 2023
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Here's what to know about weed light cycles for maximum yield.

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When to switch to flower nutrients for high cannabis yield

  • Jun 09, 2023
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During the flowering phase, cannabis plants need special nutrients. It can be hard to find the exact right time to switch to flowering nutrients.

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Types of Pothos

Golden Pothos plant care: how to keep them happy

  • Jun 07, 2023
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Golden Pothos are the gold standard of easy-care houseplants. These lush climbers are incredible air-purifiers and every plant collector's dream.

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How to make live resin at home, step-by-step

  • May 30, 2023
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If you’re a fan of cannabis concentrates, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about live resin. Live resins have an aromatic profile that is just like a live cannabis plant.

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Feeding Schedule for Cannabis: What You Need To Know

  • May 09, 2023
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New to growing cannabis? Start here for the complete guide to your feeding schedule for cannabis.

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[SOLVED] Why is my succulent growing tall and skinny?

  • Apr 29, 2023
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Why is my succulent growing tall and skinny? Don't panic. Here's what is happening.

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Best grow lights for cannabis for high yield

  • Apr 25, 2023
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These are the best grow lights for cannabis, according to growers.

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How to cut aloe vera plant without killing it

  • Mar 31, 2023
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Learn how to harvest an aloe vera plant without killing it, plus how to use the aloe gel for your skin with this simple aloe vera gel recipe.

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9 Types of Dracaena Plants and Their Surprising Botanical History

  • Mar 11, 2023
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Dracaena [Drah-SEE-Nah] are amongst the most popular plants in the houseplant scene. Astoundingly, there are approximately 120 types of dracaena ranging in size, shape, color and personality! The name dracaena stems from

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Here are the best nutrients for cannabis for high yield

  • Mar 11, 2023
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In the world of cannabis cultivation, there’s a lot to know about nutrients. Which marijuana nutrients are the best? The answer is complex, so let’s get started.

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The weed plant stages (and how to tell male vs female)

  • Feb 21, 2023
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As we experience different stages of life, so do cannabis plants! Here is what you need to know about the weed plant stages and how to care for them every step of

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4 marijuana trimming techniques (and when to use them)

  • Feb 21, 2023
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So, what is trimming and when do you need to do it? Let’s unpack why trimming will make your Mary Jane a happy gal. These are all of the marijuana trimming techniques

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How to grow marijuana from seed, step-by-step

  • Feb 17, 2023
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Here are our exact weed growing steps and pro tips for growing marijuana from seed.

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Most common cannabis pests and how to treat them

  • Feb 14, 2023
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These cannabis pests are common and annoying. Here’s how to treat them.

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Top 5 Best Bud Trimmers in 2023 For Every Type of Grower

  • Jan 18, 2023
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The best bud trimmer buyer's guide - get unbiased reviews and ratings on the top trimmers for harvesting, trimming, and drying buds.

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How to keep bonsai leaves small

  • Jan 16, 2023
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Learn how to keep bonsai leaves small by partially defoliating, a technique that reduces leaf size without stressing the tree.

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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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The best grow lights for orchids for beautiful blooms

  • Dec 16, 2022
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The best grow lights for orchids? We've rounded up our top picks that will help you get the best out of your blooms.

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How long do bonsai trees live? Longer than you.

  • Dec 11, 2022
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How long do bonsai trees live? Different species of bonsai trees can have varying lifespans.

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Plant Glossary

Orchid care tips for healthy, happy orchids

  • Dec 10, 2022
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Read more about orchid care basics. Bring these tropical plants indoors to enjoy their beautiful blooms for life!

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