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11 months ago

How to Care for Mexican Snowball (Echeveria elegans)

Needs several hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive since it otherwise might be a bit leggy or start to look sad.

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11 months ago

Dracaena Tree Care Guide: Tips for a Happy Plant

Loves room temperatures and hates drafts, so make sure to protect it from the cold as well as from drafts (both warm and cold).

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11 months ago

How to water tropical houseplants

Some tropical green plants require the perfect balance when it comes to watering - not too much and not too little.

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11 months ago

About Chives: Origin, Care, and Health Benefits

Use the thin leaves fresh or freeze them and then use them in all sorts of cooking.

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11 months ago

How to Water Living Stones (Lithops)

Some plants require less water than others. Plants with minimal water needs like lithops can tolerate drying out completely, and so only need infrequent watering.

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11 months ago

Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) Care Guide

Can drop its leaves if anything changes during winter (like being moved etc.). So let it be and don't change anything and it will be fine.

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11 months ago

How to care for Purple Passion (Gynura aurantiaca)

The yellow / orange flowers usually don't smell that good, so remove them if they appear.

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11 months ago

Fairy Castle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) Care & Facts

Can bloom with small white or yellow flowers, but this usually takes years and it rarely blooms indoors.

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11 months ago

How to Water a Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Snake plants can be sensitive to too much water, so it's better to err on the side of underwatering than overwatering.

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11 months ago

How to Care for a Common Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum)

Loves a spot with full sunshine but it might be a good idea to shelter it in the afternoon in extremely hot climates.

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11 months ago

Chinese Hibiscus Care and Facts

A warm draft-free spot that provides lots of direct sunshine and high temperatures will increase the chances of it flowering for a long time.

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11 months ago

How to Water Succulents: A Complete Guide

Succulents have low watering needs, meaning they prefer to dry out between waterings. Giving too much water to your succulent can leave it susceptible to root rot.

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11 months ago

How to care for a Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)

Grows quite slowly but can get pretty old and will eventually get tall and noble.

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11 months ago

Jade Plant Care Guide: Watering, Flowering & Toxicity

Jade Plants (Crassula ovata) apply CAM photosynthesis: they can absorb and store carbon dioxide even when it is dark.

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11 months ago

How to Water a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)

Some plants require different amounts of water than others. Plants with so-called medium watering needs like the Zebra Plant should have a good balance of not too much and not too little water.

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11 months ago

False Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) Care Guide

After flowering: cut back on watering and place it somewhere light and a bit cooler (50 - 60 °F / 10 - 15 °C) to let it rest and gather strength.

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8 months ago

How to Harvest Dill Leaves and Seeds

Harvest dill leaves once the plant is tall and leafy. Cut outer stems first, use fresh or dry the leaves, and allow seed heads to mature if harvesting for seeds.

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