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Emily Lawton
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Prayer Plant Varieties: Which Prayer Plant Do You Have?

Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) get their common name from their habit of folding their leaves up and in during the evening, like praying hands, then opening them during the day.…
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Is a Calathea a Prayer Plant? Is a Maranta? What is the Difference?
Prayer Plants get their common name from their habit of folding their leaves up at night, making them look like praying hands. These plants move significantly over the course of…
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What To Do When Your Prayer Plant Leaves Start Curling
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are prized houseplants for their boldly patterned, oval leaves that look like they’ve had their designs painted on. They are perfect for adding a splash of…
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Do Monstera Deliciosas Like Humidity and Misting?
Monstera deliciosa originates from the tropical forests of Central America and southern Mexico, where natural humidity levels are significantly higher than inside most of our homes. It stands to reason,…
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Three Ways to Propagate a Monstera Deliciosa and FAQ
Monstera deliciosa is a popular houseplant because it is low maintenance, fast-growing, and can grow huge even in indoor conditions. Thankfully, it is also super easy to propagate, meaning you…
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Shaping Your Monstera: How To Grow It Bushier, Taller, Bigger and More
Monstera deliciosa owners prize this plant for its large, shiny leaves, easy care, and the tropical ambiance it lends a room. They are also great for people who want to…
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Diagnosing Your Monstera Deliciosa: What’s Wrong and What Can You Do
Although Monstera deliciosa is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, they are not immune to problems. I always feel dismayed when I find my Monstera losing leaves, developing spots,…
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Monsteras and Pests: The Most Common Bugs Attracted to Monstera Deliciosa
Even the most careful and diligent houseplant owner will eventually run into that dreaded problem: pests. Monstera deliciosa, luckily, isn’t among the houseplants most susceptible to insects, but it can…
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Propagating Monstera Deliciosa In Soil: Step By Step Instructions
When it comes to propagating a new Monstera deliciosa from a cutting, many people assume that water propagation is the best option – or even the only option. However, it…
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Rooting, Propagating, and Decorating with Monstera Leaves
People love to grow Monstera deliciosa for its large, glossy, dark green leaves with distinctive slits and splits. But aside from just letting this plant grow tall and spread out,…
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