Author: The Plant Pixie
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Plant Pests 101: Spider Mites
If you’re a houseplant lover, you know how rewarding it is to watch your plants thrive, but unfortunately, the journey isn’t always smooth. One of the most common pests that can infest houseplants is the spider mite. These tiny, often invisible invaders can cause a great deal of damage to your plants if left unchecked.…
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Majesty Palm: Everything You Need to Know
Botanical Overview: Ideal Growing Conditions: Watering Needs: Fertilization: Common Issues & Solutions: Pruning & Training: Repotting & Potting: Propagation: Benefits of Owning a Majesty Palm: Fun Facts: Additional Tips: With its elegant appearance, air-purifying benefits, and low maintenance once established, the majesty palm makes an excellent addition to any indoor plant collection.
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Arrowhead Plant: Everything You Need to Know
Botanical Overview: Ideal Growing Conditions: Watering: Fertilizing: Common Issues & Solutions: Pruning & Training: Repotting & Potting: Propagation: Benefits of Owning an Arrowhead Plant: Fun Facts: Additional Tips: With its attractive foliage, easy care requirements, and air-purifying benefits, the arrowhead plant is a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced plant owners alike.
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Pilea: Everything You Need to Know
Botanical Overview: Ideal Growing Conditions: Watering Pilea: Fertilizing Pilea: Common Issues and How to Solve Them: Pruning and Maintenance: Repotting Pilea: Propagation of Pilea: Benefits of Owning Pilea: Fun Facts About Pilea:
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Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering Schefflera: 4. Fertilizing Schefflera: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Schefflera: 8. Propagation of Schefflera: 9. Benefits of Owning Schefflera: 10. Fun Facts About Schefflera: Featured image credit: Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Bird of Paradise (Strelizia): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions for Strelitzia: 3. Watering Strelitzia: 4. Fertilizing Strelitzia: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Strelitzia: 8. Propagation of Strelitzia: 9. Benefits of Owning Strelitzia: 10. Fun Facts About Strelitzia:
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Echeveria: Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview of Echeveria: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions for Echeveria: 3. Watering Echeveria: 4. Fertilizing Echeveria: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Echeveria: 8. Propagation of Echeveria: 9. Benefits of Owning Echeveria: 10. Fun Facts About Echeveria:
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Coleus: Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions for Coleus: 3. Watering Coleus: 4. Fertilizing Coleus: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Coleus: 8. Propagation of Coleus: 9. Benefits of Owning Coleus: 10. Fun Facts About Coleus: Featured image credit: Aftabbanoori, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Houseplants for Luck and Prosperity in 2025: A Fresh Start for the New Year
As we step into a new year, many of us look for ways to bring positive energy, good fortune, and prosperity into our lives. While traditions and rituals vary, one timeless and natural way to invite these blessings into your home is through houseplants. Whether you believe in the metaphysical properties of plants or simply…
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Proper Drainage in Houseplants: Why It’s Crucial for Healthy Growth
When it comes to houseplant care, one of the most overlooked yet vital factors is proper drainage. You might be more familiar with the importance of watering schedules, light conditions, and the right type of soil, but without the proper drainage system, your plant’s health can quickly decline, regardless of how well you water or…