I love my cats, but I don’t want them to ruin my houseplants. Plants are great for your home and for the environment, but keeping cats away from them can be a real pain. Most cat repellents don’t work as well as you’d hope or have unpleasant side effects like spraying chemicals. There is a […]
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Propagating pothos is quick and easy! They’re one of the best plants to learn how to propagate with because it’s not often a cutting doesn’t take. I recommend these plants for beginners for several reasons, but most notably due to the fact that they root so well (which is encouraging if you’re new to the
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Variegated pothos are becoming a very popular houseplant because of the dramatic color patterns and their easy to care for schedule. Each leaf is unique and beautiful making it an exciting plant to watch grow. Caring for a variegated pothos is roughly the same as regular pothos, with a little extra attention paid to how
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Monsteras are one of my favorite plants to propagate in water. The mother plant usually responds well to a haircut and cuttings take no time at all to grow roots in water (provided all the proper steps are followed). Since they grow so fast, Monstera cuttings are perfect plants to give away to friends or
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It’s no secret that the string of pearls plant is tricky to keep alive and healthy. Once you’ve found the perfect balance of water and sunlight, it will produce elegant cascading pearls. After years of troubleshooting to figure out how to keep my senecio rowleyanus happy, I’ve probably gone through every single problem that you’ll
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String of pearls is my favorite succulent, and also one of my favorite plants in general. Caring for them has been lots of trial and error, but I think I’ve finally cracked the code. They’re such an elegant plant that deserves to be shown off. I love them so much, I’ve even compiled a list
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Even though they are generally a hardy plant, damage to Monstera leaves can still occur quite easily. There are many different issues that can cause rips, tears, bending, curling and breakage. Some of these problems aren’t always a cause for concern, but others should be taken care of right away. Here’s a list of potential
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Gone are the days when the Ficus was just a dull-looking, old-fashioned office plant. Time to say hello to its trendy cousin: the variegated rubber tree! Care for this amazing plant properly, and it’ll be a top choice for both beginners and avid plant collectors. Not only is it gorgeous, but with this guide, it’s
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Those little flies hovering around are super annoying, but the good news is that there are several ways you can get rid of gnats in your plants naturally. These tiny buggers have become a big problem in many households lately, including mine! In over ten years of owning dozens of houseplants I had never had
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Few plants are as beautiful as the White Fusion Calathea – its gorgeous variegated-painted leaves with purple undersides make it pop like a watercolor painting. However, they can be considered a bit of a diva in the plant world. Caring for your White Fusion Calathea will require you to be a little more attentive than
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