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David Worth
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Croton Propagation: Three Methods to Try and Three You Can Skip
Crotons are popular houseplants known for their bright coloring and funky variegation. Although it can be a little tricky to learn how best to care for them in your home,…
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Wrinkled or Puckered Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves? Why You Shouldn’t Worry Too Much
We, collectively as plant owners, spend a lot of time worrying about the state of our Fiddle Leaf Figs (Ficus lyrata). Because they’ve gained a reputation over the years for…
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What Should You Name Your Monstera Deliciosa? 50+ Names to Get You Started
So, you’re interested in naming your houseplant? Any amount of internet searching will tell you that you aren’t alone. Turns out that naming your plants is a pretty common practice…
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Leggy Croton? Why It Happens and How to Fix It
If you’re like me, you may have bought your first Croton because it was a compact plant packed with vibrant, variegated foliage. Also, like me, you may have noticed that…
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How, When, and Why To Prune Your Croton Houseplant
Some houseplants benefit greatly from the occasional trim, while others prefer to be left well enough alone. Depending on the type of plant you have, pruning can have an enormous…
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Why Crotons Turn Green and Lose Their Bright Coloring
As far as foliage houseplants go, Crotons are just about as colorful as they get. This widely assorted, highly variegated family of plants sports all kinds of crazy leaf colors…
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How, When, Where, and Why to Cut Back Your Fiddle Leaf Fig
Did you know that pruning is one of the best things you can do to maintain the overall health of your Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)? Although cutting back a…
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5 Reasons Why Your Croton Might Not Be Growing
Although sometimes considered a houseplant variety better suited for more experienced plant collectors, a well-cared-for Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) will reward you with moderate, bushy growth with plenty of eye-catching, highly…
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5 Reasons Your Fiddle Leaf Fig is Dropping Leaves and What To Do About It
As a plant enthusiast, you probably already know that nothing sets off alarm bells quite like a cherished houseplant losing its leaves. In the case of the Fiddle Leaf Fig…
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New Leaves on Fiddle Leaf Figs: What to Expect and How to Keep Them Healthy
If you’ve owned a Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) for some time, you know there’s nothing quite like discovering a new leaf emerging from a stem tip on your beloved…
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