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Emily Lawton
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Neem Oil and Fiddle Leaf Figs: Can You Spray Your Fig for Pests?
My Fiddle Leaf Fig was growing happily in a sunny window for several years with zero problems. I didn’t know why people always said these plants were so fussy! But…
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What Pests Are Common to Fiddle Leaf Figs Plus How to Get Rid of Them
It’s hard to deny the allure of Fiddle Leaf Figs. These trendy house plants seem to have popped up everywhere over the last few years. Their giant leaves give them…
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How to Give Your Indoor Dracaena the Water and Humidity It Needs
Dracaenas make great houseplants in part because they are well adapted to the conditions inside a typical home. In most cases, you shouldn’t need to make any special changes to…
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Compost and Fiddle Leaf Figs: Tips for Naturally Fertilizing Your Plant
Composting is a gardening technique you can’t help but love. For the pragmatist, it’s a cheap way to generate a useful soil amendment. And for the die-hard environmentalist, it’s a…
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5 Tips for Transporting Your Large Fiddle Leaf Figs and Other Houseplants
Fiddle Leaf Fig fans love this plant for its big, impressive leaves and sculptural appearance. Given enough space, a Fiddle Leaf Fig can grow as tall as 10 feet indoors,…
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How to Pick the Best Fiddle Leaf Fig: Signs to Look for in Healthy Figs
Fiddle Leaf Figs are some of the most popular houseplants, but they are more than just a passing fad. If you’ve decided to take the plunge and get your own…
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Discoloration and Dracaenas: Why Your Plant is Turning Yellow, Brown or Black
Dracaenas are generally easy to care for and don’t require a lot of special attention. However, you might sometimes notice a discolored leaf here or there–or a more serious issue…
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What Fertilizer and Compost are Best for Dracaena Houseplants?
The first thing that comes to mind for many people when they think of Dracaenas is “low-maintenance.” Their reputation for being easy-going and adaptable is well-deserved, but that doesn’t mean…
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How to Encourage Your Dracaena to Branch and Grow Bushier
Dracaena owners know that these striking plants make a fabulous addition to a houseplant collection because there are a variety of different shapes and sizes, plus they are undemanding and…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Blooms on Your Dracaena
Dracaenas are known for their beautiful foliage and being so low-maintenance that they can thrive in a variety of conditions. But do they ever produce flowers? How can you encourage…
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