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Gerardo

Hi i want to know tip for my new plants… I got a snake plant and a money tree they are inside my apartment. Thank you

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Setsuna

Where can I get a good sun lamp for my plants? A bunch of the ones I found one Amazon have reviews saying that there fakes.

Gmes

I just bought a Monstera and would like some tips! It’s my first time having one

Starslinger

I recently purchased bonide plant food from a plantfluencers amazon shopping list. The seal was broken and some of the product was crusted around the lid. Im a tad nervous to use it now. Can it harm/burn my plants? Should i return and buy something locally? Newbie here…

Brian Hovick

I have a quick question: How and when should I prune and trim back plants like golden ivy and polka dot pink? I’m eager to learn how to encourage more growth. Thank you!

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Oatishkay

I have a question about fertilizer.. Planta is saying I’ll need to start using fertilizer soon for my plants, so I’m wondering what kind (?) I’ll need and how often my plants would need it. What do you guys use? Also, is there a way that I can make homemade fertilizer? Any help is appreciated!

Plantmama629

Can someone explain when to use neem oil? Will it help with gnats ?

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Heather

My Maranta prayer plant is blooming!! How pretty! I think my baby fishbone prayer plant is going to bloom as well! And look at these little mushrooms that grow in the soil I bought. They grow and die in one day. Plants are so fun. The surprises you find!

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Oatishkay

Hi! I recently got a purple passion plant and am wondering on how to increase humidity without a humidifier. Would having it in decorative pot with a little bit of water sitting in it help? 😅

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Plant mom

Help‼️‼️ So I am wanting to buy things for my house plants but don’t know what to get for them that will help them just in general. If you could help me that would be greatly appreciated!!!

James

Hey! Ive had this raspberry flame violet (pls correct me if I’m wrong) for a couple months now. It started off very thin and not much foliage but I’ve noticed the last couple weeks it’s nearly tripled in leaf count. I’m curious if anyone knows when this plant blooms flowers. Given the recent growth I’d want to estimated it probably will by summer (maybe 2-4 months from now?). Also any tips for health or how to help this flower would be really appreciated.

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Hayley🪴🫶🏽

Hey! I’m new to plants! I have a lucky bamboo and was just curious about fertilizing. Any tips would be appreciated!🪴🫶🏽

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Caffeinated_Ivy

The blooms have had there time on this begonia, should I snip the branches? Or leave them?

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Shawna

I was gifted this huge zz plant. I put it in a corner that didn’t get a lot of light. I seen a couple branches turn yellow. I moved it to a window that faces northeast. She now gets morning sun. She still is turning yellow but also new shoots. So confused what’s happening?! I only water her with my fish tank water…….help! I don’t want to kill her

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Kristine R

Can anyone help. I have sugar ants all over my plants they don’t seem focused on them yet they’re more trying to get to my dog’s food. But I just don’t want them to harm my plants. What’s a good non/ low pesticidal way to get rid of them. (I have no idea where they are coming from) I am mostly concerned about my hibiscus flowers.

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Lindsey

What plant is this? Does anyone know?

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AnAmerican

Just planted my first ever elephant ear bulbs, any tips?

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Chrissy

Can anyone recommend a slow release fertilizer for their outdoor plants? Picture of my kid mowing for fun. ❤️

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Dave

Should I think about moving ‘Tom’ into a bigger home? He seems happy enough? Any suggestions for a first time plant dad 😁

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Michaela

Umm… What’s the best fertilizer to use on all species of indoor plants?