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David Worth
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Common Reasons Why Croton Leaves Turn Yellow, Brown, and White
If you’re looking to add some exotic flair to your home, you needn’t look further than Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum). With their highly variegated, colorful foliage, these houseplants do a great…
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How to Pick the Right Philodendron for Your Home
With close to 500 species in the Philodendron family, you may find that it’s easy to get overwhelmed when trying to pick the right variety that not only appeals to…
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Which Philodendrons are the Rarest? Why Are They So Expensive?
As you dip your toe into the world of houseplant collecting, you may find that, aside from what is readily available at your local plant shop or nursery, you can…
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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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