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This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Your plants have been outside all summer- what should you spray on plants before bringing them indoors? There are a lot of advantages to keeping houseplants outside for the summer- the bright light and increased humidity are ideal growing conditions. … Read more
The common plant name “elephant ears” is used for several different plants. One of which is Colocasia esculenta. In addition to elephant ears, it is also referred to as the taro plant. It gets this name from its underground corms or “bulbs” known as taro, which are edible and popular in many parts of the … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. The term soilless potting mix is a bit confusing because you would expect soil to be in a potting mix! However, when growing plants in containers, it’s imperative to use a potting mix that doesn’t contain soil! This is because … Read more
Knowing how to repot a plant is a part of maintaining its overall good health and care. Repotting is a term that is used to describe the process of transferring a plant into a larger pot because it has outgrown its current pot size. In the horticultural industry, this is called “potting-up.” However, repotting is … Read more
Be sure to watch the video below showing the step-by-step process of repotting Aloe vera pups! One of the easiest and primary ways to propagate an Aloe vera plant is by repotting its pups. Pups are baby plants that form alongside the mother plant. They are offsets of the main plant that develop from horizontal … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Learning how to propagate plants is perhaps one of the most rewarding parts of indoor gardening. Generally, once a gardener has mastered a plant’s care, plant propagation is the next step in the gardening journey. For some of us, propagating … Read more
Houseplant bugs can be a letdown as a plant parent. Unfortunately, no matter how diligent your care is, pests can find their way into your indoor jungle. The truth is that some plants are more susceptible to bugs than others. However, with the proper techniques and knowledge, these houseplant bugs can be identified and eliminated … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. One of the latest trends in gardening is hanging indoor plants. Houseplants have become part of a home’s décor, so hanging plants is just a natural part of expressing your decorating style. Interior decorators use vertical space to add … Read more
This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. One of the aspects of gardening that I love is the diversity in plants. I find it fascinating how different and unique plants are. I guess that’s why I never get bored with them. There is always something new … Read more
If you are always on the look-out for new, unique and interesting plants, then Mangave plants are for you! These are a relatively new group of plants that were recently “discovered” that is taking the plant world by storm. A Mangave is a cross between an Agave and Manfreda plant. It is very unlikely that … Read more