Wandering Jew Plant and Cats: Is It Poisonous?
My wandering jew plant is one of the most beautiful houseplants I own. It is also known as Tradescantia zebrina, fluminensis, or pallida. As a plant lover and a cat lover, it’s …
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Monstera Deliciosa: Growing Delicious Monsters At Home
Do you like to make your indoor space look like a veritable jungle? If so, you’ll need to grow monstera deliciosa. This giant-leaved climbing plant can really liven up your …
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English Ivy (Hedera Helix) Care Guide
Imagine, if you will, an ancient stone cottage with a formal garden. Is there ivy growing up along the wall in your mental picture? If so, that’s likely to be …
Aglaonema Plant: Chinese Evergreen Plants You Need To Grow
Have you ever wanted to grow a lucky plant? Aglaonema, also referred to as the Chinese Evergreen, is considered to be a luck-bringer in China. Native to China and the …
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Peperomia: Growing Radiator Plants And Baby Rubber Plants
Peperomia are beautiful little houseplants. Super-easy to grow, these small-leaved treasures add a pop of color to nearly any location. While they don’t typically produce fancy flowers (instead producing pale …
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African Violets: Sensational Saintpaulias You Can Grow At Home
African violets, also known as Saintpaulias, are associated with motherhood, and are a traditional gift to Mom for Mother’s Day. They’re also popular for Valentine’s Day and for Easter. But …
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Hoya Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Wax Plant
Epiphytic hoya plant, also known as the wax plant, is a popular houseplant. With clusters of star-shaped flowers adorning it, this waxy-looking species survives with only the bare minimum of …
Staghorn Fern: How To Grow And Care For Platyceriums
An unusual tropical plant, the staghorn fern is grown often as a houseplant or hanging plant. These fascinating plants often have multiple kinds of leaves which serve different purposes, some …
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Dwarf Banana Tree: Growing Banana Plants as Ornamentals
We all love our tropical houseplants! Growing stuff like Boston ferns, crotons, bromeliads, or even a dwarf banana tree livens up the house or yard. It adds just a bit …
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Birds Nest Fern: How To Grow And Care For Asplenium Species
If you’re slowly turning your home into a haven for tropical plants, the birds nest fern is a must-have plant. This lush, leathery-leaved fern finds its home in humid environments …
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Boston Fern: How To Grow And Care For Nephrolepis Species
Did you know that the Boston fern can reduce pollutants in the air? Well, every plant can, but this one is one of the highest-rated species to do so. It’s …
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Crotons: How To Grow And Care For Codiaeum Variegatum
Crotons offer a splash of color to any environment. With thick, leathery leaves that have a shiny surface and that grow in a wide variety of colors, they’re admired as …
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