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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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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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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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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The Phalaenopsis orchid is the most common orchid variety sold in North America, and contrary to popular belief, it’s one of the lowest maintenance orchids out there. Though, this doesn’t mean they’re the easiest plants to care for. And if you’re here, you’re obviously wondering how to save your dying orchid – and as long …
Cactus troubleshooting usually comes down to a few main issues. Some reasons why your cactus is turning brown include too much light, too much water, pests, disease, or even a mature, healthy cactus. As you can see, there’s no simple answer to identify why your cactus is getting brown spots, so let’s explore the potential …
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Those white spots on your cactus are called mealybugs. There are a few ways to get rid of them depending on the level of infestation – you will either need to scrape them off one by one, spray on rubbing alcohol or soapy water and oil, use a systemic insecticide, or a combination of all …
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