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Acclimating Houseplants Outside for Summer (How to Do It and Reasons For & Against It)
Are you considering taking your houseplants outside for summer? Find out how to do and reasons for and against it in this week’s post!
How Your Plant is Telling You It’s Time to Repot (with Pictures!)
Not sure if your plant needs a repot? Here's some major clues, with pictures, that your plant is using to tell you it's time for a repot!
Portulacaria afra: Care Tips, Experience, and More with Elephant Bush or Mini Jade
Portulacaria afra is a super resilient succulent houseplant. Find out how to grow this gem and avoid all of my mistakes in this week's post!
Help! My Plants are Growing! (Problems Only Plant Collectors Can Understand)
I know. This has got to be the weirdest problem. It is THE thing we all want our plants to do and yet here it is, on a list of problems that plant collectors have. The plants growing is a problem and a blessing at the same time.
Heirloom Hoya carnosa: Care Tips, How to Root Cuttings, and Personal Experiences
Heirloom Hoya carnosas were commonly available in the 1970s and are now somewhat obscure. Learn more about this special hoya, its care, and how I received my particular plant in this week's post.
Hoya obovata: Care Tips and Personal Experiences
Hoya obovata is a wonderful houseplant for anyone interested in hoyas, whether a beginner or not. Learn how to successfully care for Hoya obovata in this week's post.
For People Who Want to Know More About Rhipsalis
Learn all about Rhipsalis, a genus of tropical, trailing cacti. We will cover its history, care, and quite a few interesting varieties with photos.
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