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Emily Horn

Emily is currently the Greenhouse Superintendent at The Ohio State University. She received an Associate of Science degree from The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, and her Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and Crop Sciences from The Ohio State University. Emily also holds a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license from the State of Ohio.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much Direct or Indirect Sunlight Do Aloe Vera Plants Need?

Are you thinking of adding Aloe Vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but want to know what type of sunlight it needs? There are a few things to consider, such as full sun, partial shade, and fully shaded locations. Then there are types of sunlight such as indirect, or direct. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through everything you need to know about this popular succulent's sunlight needs.

A close-up shot of a potted houseplant with browning tips and leaves that is showcasing aloe mistakes

Plant Problems

8 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a pretty tolerant and low-maintenance plant. But there are some mistakes that many gardeners make when growing them both indoors and outdoors. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through some of the top mistakes new gardeners make when growing this popular succulent.

Plant Problems

8 Reasons Your Cyclamen Plant Has Yellow Leaves

Cyclamen plants may end up with yellow leaves for a variety of different reasons. And each reason may end up having a slightly different treatment plan, depending on the cause. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn looks at the most common reason your cyclamen plants have yellow leaves, and how to fix it.

Plant Problems

9 Reasons Your Aloe Vera is Drooping and Falling Over

If your aloe vera plant is drooping or falling over, there could be many different reasons why. While aloe vera is somewhat hands-off when it comes to care, there are still some things that can cause drooping leaves. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the most common causes of droopy leaves and how to fix it!

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Cacti & Succulents

How to Revive an Unhealthy Aloe Vera in 7 Easy Steps

Is your Aloe vera looking a little rugged? If your plant looks a bit unhealthy or is on the verge of dying, there are some steps you can take to revive your plant. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her top tips for reviving an Aloe vera plant that might be almost out of time.

Ornamental Gardens

27 Beautiful Native Plants for Ohio Gardens

Are you looking for some native plants to include in your Ohio garden? There are plenty of different options to choose from, depending on what part of the state you are from. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn shares her favorite Ohio native plants you can grow this season.

Cacti & Succulents

How Big Can Aloe Vera Plants Get?

Are you thinking of adding aloe vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but aren't sure how big they will get? Their plant size actually depends on many different growth factors. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn examines their average plant size, as well as how big these popular succulents can actually get.

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Cacti & Succulents

How to Prune Aloe Vera Plants in 7 Easy Steps

Does your aloe vera need a trim? Aloe vera is a pretty forgiving plant, but that doesn't mean you should just start trimming away without a plan. In this article, gardening expert and succulent enthusiast Emily Horn walks through a few easy steps to successfully prune your aloe vera plant.

Cacti & Succulents

How Much Sunlight Do Ghost Plants Need?

Ghost plants are popular succulents, but many new owners aren't sure how much sunlight they actually need. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through the direct and indirect sunlight needs for ghost plants, and their ideal location once they are placed in your home.

Cacti & Succulents

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Ghost Plants

Thinking of adding a ghost plant to your indoor garden? Ghost plants (aka Graptopetalum paraguayense) are well known succulents that can make any indoor garden pop with visual interest. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Emily Horn outlines how to plant, grow, and care for Ghost Plants.