Tag: Indoor Gardening
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Prayer Plant (Maranta): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering Maranta: 4. Fertilizing Maranta: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Maranta: 8. Propagation of Maranta: 9. Benefits of Owning Maranta: 10. Fun Facts About Maranta: Featured image credit: Kurt Stüber [1], CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
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Croton (Codiaeum): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Overview: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering Croton: 4. Fertilizing Croton: 5. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 6. Pruning and Maintenance: 7. Repotting Croton: 8. Propagation of Croton: 9. Benefits of Owning Croton: 10. Fun Facts About Croton: Featured image credit: Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Details and Varieties: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering and Fertilizing: 4. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 5. Pruning and Shaping: Pruning a ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a simple and effective way to maintain its health, shape, and overall appearance. ZZ plants are known for their glossy, waxy leaves and…
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Rainwater Collection for Houseplants: A Sustainable and Beneficial Approach to Plant Care
As houseplant enthusiasts, we all know the importance of watering our plants properly. But did you know that the water you use plays a huge role in your plants’ health and growth? While tap water may be convenient, it often contains chemicals like chlorine and fluoride that can harm your plants over time. Enter rainwater…
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Water Quality and Its Impact on Houseplants
Water is essential for your houseplants to thrive, but did you know that the quality of the water you use can have a significant impact on their health? Just as we need clean, mineral-rich water to stay healthy, our plants also benefit from water that is free from impurities and has the right mineral balance.…
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Aloe: Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Details and Varieties: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering and Fertilizing: 4. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 5. Pruning and Shaping: 6. Repotting and Potting: 7. Propagation of Aloe: Propagating Aloe vera is a simple and rewarding process, especially since the plant readily produces pups (offsets) or small offshoots that can…
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Monstera: Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Details and Varieties: Here’s a list of the most popular Monstera varieties and hybrids kept as houseplants, known for their stunning foliage and unique growth patterns: Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Vine) Monstera borsigiana Monstera siltepecana Monstera obliqua Monstera standleyana Monstera variegata (Variegated Monstera deliciosa) Monstera pinnatipartita Monstera dubia…
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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Details and Varieties: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering and Fertilizing: 4. Common Issues and How to Solve Them: 5. Pruning and Shaping: 6. Repotting and Potting: 7. Propagation of Spider Plants: Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are one of the easiest and most popular houseplants to propagate. They produce “pups” or baby plants…
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Ficus: Everything You Need to Know
Botanical Details and Popular Varieties: Ideal Growing Conditions: Here are some general care tips that apply to most Ficus varieties (including Ficus elastica, Ficus benjamina, Ficus lyrata, and others) to ensure they thrive in your home: 1. Light Requirements 2. Watering 3. Temperature & Humidity 4. Soil Type 5. Fertilization 6. Pruning & Maintenance 7.…
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): Everything You Need to Know
1. Botanical Details and Varieties: 2. Ideal Growing Conditions: 3. Watering and Fertilizing: 4. Common Issues and How to Fix Them: 5. How to Encourage Blooms: 6. Propagation Tips: 7. Repotting and Potting: 8. Benefits of Owning Spathiphyllum: 9. Fun Facts About Spathiphyllum: 10. Additional Resources: Here’s a list of reputable websites that provide reliable,…