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Christina Boren
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Does Your Bird of Paradise Have Curled Leaves? Here’s What You Can Do To Help
A healthy Bird of Paradise houseplant can look positively majestic. Its tall heights and luscious green leaves add beauty to any room. But what can you do when this queen…
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Is a Bird of Paradise a Banana Tree? A Palm? A Heliconia?
The Bird of Paradise, scientifically known as a Strelitzia, is a well-known houseplant loved for its beautiful flowers and broad leaves. Despite being very popular with houseplant collectors, few people…
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10 Reasons Why Your Bird of Paradise Houseplant is Turning Yellow or Brown
The Bird of Paradise, scientifically known as Strelitzia, is native to South Africa and is defined by its broad leaves and beautiful plumage. If you have one of these gorgeous…
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5 Reasons Your Indoor Bird of Paradise Isn’t Growing and What To Do About It
The Bird of Paradise is characterized by broad, banana leaf-like leaves and unique, vibrant flowers and can be kept as an indoor ornamental plant. These plants grow to be big…
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How to Grow a Bird of Paradise From Seed
The beautiful Bird of Paradise, a collective name used for the five species that make up the Strelitzia genus, is beloved by all for its tall foliage and gorgeous blooms.…
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Can a Prayer Plant Live and Grow In Water? Yes and No
Prayer Plants, scientifically known as Maranta leuconeura, are tropical plants native to Brazil. They enjoy warm, humid environments with just enough sunlight. Because they enjoy humidity, you might be wondering…
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How to Cut Back a Prayer Plant That is Growing Too Quickly
Prayer Plants, also known as Maranta leuconeura, are quick-growing tropical plants native to Brazil. Because of their ability to quickly grow new leaves, they can become overwhelming if not properly…
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Rooting Monsteras in Water: Step By Step Instructions
Like many other plants, the Monstera deliciosa can easily be rooted in water. Besides making for a beautiful display piece, water propagation is a relatively easy way to produce multiple…
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Prayer Plant’s Blooms
The Maranta leuconeura, known commonly as the Prayer Plant, is a vividly colored tropical plant native to South America. These beautiful little plants are well loved for their decorative leaves,…
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Can You Hang or Vine a Prayer Plant? Tips for Displaying Your Maranta
Prayer Plants, known scientifically as Maranta leuconeura, are low-growing tropical plants native to South America. In their natural habitats, they grow near to the ground and form clumps of greenery.…
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