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Rachel Kirk
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How and When to Repot Your Croton Plus What Soils and Pots Are Best
Crotons are having a resurgence in popularity, and it’s easy to understand why. They are low-maintenance, colorful, and come in various colors and sizes. Their bright, glossy leaves lend a…
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Six Common Pests Infesting Crotons and How to Get Rid of Them
A big and colorful Croton gets noticed by everyone in the room. Unfortunately, sometimes these bold houseplants also tend to catch the attention of some common plant pests that treat…
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How, When and Why to Fertilize Croton Houseplants
Crotons are known for their bright foliage and can put out lots of colorful leaves in a single season. Because this requires a lot of energy, proper fertilization is essential…
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Root Rot and Bird of Paradise Houseplants: Step by Step Guide to Fixing the Problem
Bird of Paradises, also known as Strelitzias, are subtropical plants native to South Africa. Well-loved for their beautiful leaves, these gorgeous plants are susceptible to the same ailments as other…
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How to Transplant a Bird of Paradise Houseplant to A New Pot
The Bird of Paradise can be absolutely show-stopping when its deep green leaves fill the corner of your home or office. But to get to this point, these tropical plants…
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How Much Water and Humidity Does Your Indoor Bird of Paradise Need?
The Bird of Paradise is prized for its large, colorful foliage. But much of its striking appearance depends on a proper balance of water and humidity. Conversely, improper watering habits…
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Do Money Trees Like to Be Root Bound? When Is It Time to Replant
There is a ton of speculation in the houseplant world around which plants “like” to be rootbound. And with the growing popularity of the Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica), it’s no…
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Fertilizing Money Trees: When To Do It, How Often and With What?
If you have a Money Tree for any extended period of time and you’ve recently started to notice that it isn’t growing like it used to, your tree could be…
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Where to Place Your Monstera Deliciosa in Your Home or Office
Taking care of a new plant can be daunting, especially when you don’t even know where to put it. One of the most important parts of being a plant parent…
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Five Signs Your Monstera Deliciosa Needs More Light
Like all plants, raising a healthy, thriving Monstera is contingent on giving it the right type of light. While Monsteras can live in low-light settings, that is not usually what…
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