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How to Encourage a Monstera to Fenestrate
The Monstera Deliciosa, with its lush, heart-shaped leaves, is a houseplant icon. Whether green, albo, or Thai Constellation, what truly sets the Monstera deliciosa plant apart are its fenestrations – those glorious splits and holes that make it look like…
How to Care for the Lucky Shamrock Plant
The shamrock plant, with its vibrant leaves in a charming clover-like shape, is a popular houseplant, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. In either green or purple, this fascinating indoor plant isn’t just lucky around the holiday, though. With the right…
Epipremnum or Pothos: What is the Difference?
The one thing to be sure of when taking care of houseplants is that it’s not a straightforward experience. Just the names alone are confusing. For instance, pothos. The unassuming, easy-care, beginner-friendly houseplant. With a name that’s as twisted as…
Plant Care Tips
Checking the Roots: Why and How to Remove a “Death Cage”
You bring home a vibrant new houseplant, full of promise, only to have it slowly decline despite your best efforts. The culprit might be lurking beneath the soil: the dreaded “death cage”. So what is the death cage surrounding your…
Supporting Your Monstera: How to Grow on a Moss Pole
Monstera plants are a favorite amongst houseplant parents. the most popular varieties known for their fenestrated leaves. These tropical beauties can grow quite large, making them perfect statement plants. However, with maturity, monsteras tend to get quite unruly and need…
Spider Mites on Houseplants: Treatment and Prevention
Spider mites are tiny, sap-sucking pests that are found on a variety of houseplants. They are members of the arachnid class, which also includes spiders, ticks, and scorpions. Spider mites are typically less than 1/50 inch long and are often…
