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How Does Scale Move? And 11 Other Common Questions About Scale Insects
Although more commonly found outdoors, scale insects can be particularly persistent pests once they make their way onto an indoor houseplant. Because of their strange bodies and protective covers, many…
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13 Common Questions Answered About Spider Mites and Houseplants
Considered one of the more unsettling houseplant pests, mainly due to their name, spider mites can illicit some strong feelings. These tiny creatures are not only related to spiders, but…
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What are Thrips? What to Look for and How to Treat Houseplants for Them
Of the many different pests that can affect our houseplants, perhaps none are as stealthy as thrips. These tiny insects can fly under the radar for so long that you…
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All of Your Fungus Gnat Questions Answered
As one of the most common pests that take up residence in our houseplants uninvited, it’s no wonder there is a lot of curiosity regarding fungus gnats. What are they?…
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Will Aphids Kill Houseplants? And 13 Other Common Questions About Aphids
Although found much more frequently on outdoor plants, aphids can be a common insect that takes up residency on your tender houseplants. Despite being pretty ubiquitous as a plant pest,…
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How to Stake a Philodendron Houseplant and Train it to Climb
One of the most attractive things about trailing Philodendron houseplants is how they tend to cascade over the sides of their pots, creating curtains of foliage that can be displayed…
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Climbing, Crawling, and Upright Philodendrons: Why You’ll Want (At Least) One of Each
We all know that Philodendrons are pretty much ubiquitous in most everyone’s houseplant collection, mainly because of their various shapes and sizes and the fact that they’re super straightforward to…
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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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Can You Grow Pothos in an Aquarium? Is it a Good Fit?
A Devil’s Ivy, like most plants, can take root and survive in water. But what about when there are fish in the mix? Is it possible to grow a Pothos…
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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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