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Emily Lawton
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5 Ways To Encourage Your Dracaena to Grow Taller and Faster
Dracaena species make great houseplants because they’re well adapted to the conditions in a typical home. And there are so many different varieties, from tall and spikey to compact with…
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Dracaena House Plants Outdoors: What Can They Survive? Can You Put Them Outside?
Dracaenas are popular houseplants, and it is easy to see why: they are low-maintenance, come in many varieties, and some types can grow to the size of a small tree.…
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Encouraging Your Prayer Plant to Spread Out and Grow Fuller and Bushier
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are popular houseplants because of their beautifully patterned oval leaves that change position throughout the day. Although these plants are attractive and easy to find, they…
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Why Do Dracaena Leaves Curl?What Can You Do To Straighten Them Out
Dracaenas come in a range of sizes and shapes and are easy to grow. This makes them an excellent houseplant for anyone who wants a statement plant that doesn’t need…
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Five Ways to Propagate Your Prayer Plant and the Steps for Each Method
Fans of Prayer Plants know that they are one of the easier houseplants to propagate, and it’s always fun and rewarding to create a new plant that you can add…
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4 Reasons Your Dracaena Might Not Be Growing And What You Can Do To Help
Dracaenas may not get the same kind of fanatical attention as trendier houseplants, but these underrated beauties have a lot going for them. Dracaenas aren’t picky about their conditions, and…
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When, How, and Why to Transplant or Repot Your Prayer Plant
Prayer Plants are consistently popular with indoor gardeners because of their beautiful foliage. These plants (scientific name Maranta leuconeura) are available in several distinct color variations and patterns. Given the…
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What Soils and Pots are Best for Prayer Plants?
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are gorgeous and popular houseplants that grow quickly during the spring and summer months. With that growth comes the inevitable need to periodically move the plant…
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When, Why, and How to Prune and Trim Back Prayer Plants
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are not always easy to grow, but they are stunning when you can keep them happy. They’re not the fastest-growing houseplants around, but Prayer Plant can…
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The Best Fertilizer and Compost for Your Prayer Plant
When it comes to keeping a Prayer Plant growing beautifully, we usually focus on basic needs like light, humidity, and water. And while those are the most important factors in…
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