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9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Caring For Your Peace Lily

Using slow-release houseplant fertilizer stick spike at spring. Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies. Hand holding fertilizer stick.

The peace lily is a popular houseplant known for its ability to purify and clean the air of pollutants like benzene and carbon monoxide. But, without proper care, the peace lily plant starts wilting and might not flower. Avoid these common mistakes when caring for your peace lilies at home and ensure they bloom beautifully. Placing …

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6 Benefits of Having Jasmine Plant at Home

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Jasmine is a plant that comes to mind when thinking of sweet fragrances. Jasmine plants are aesthetically appealing, and their exotic scent can do wonders. It can uplift your mood, cure headaches, and even help you sleep better. There’s more to these aromatic, tropical flowering plants than you think! Read on to learn what makes …

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8 Benefits of Having a Spider Plant in Your Home

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Spider plants are a joy to have in your home, and they are great houseplants for beginner gardeners. They are not fussy about where they are placed, and they tolerate different light conditions. These plants have stunning variegated or non-variegated leaves, but what are the added benefits of having this plant in your home? Learn …

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6 Houseplants That Help Remove Dust From Your Home

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Houseplants add a decorative touch to your home, but they do much more than that. They also release oxygen into the air and help absorb allergens like dust, pollen, and mold. People spend a lot of time inside so indoor air quality is important. The following houseplants are adored for not only their attractive foliage …

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Why Your Pothos Plant is Losing Leaves

A gardener plucking an stressed unhealthy leaf from a green Pothos plant, a common houseplant

Is your pothos plant losing its leaves? Although it can be distressing to see your plants dropping foliage, rest assured that there’s an identifiable cause and solution. Tropical vines like pothos naturally shed old leaves to allow new ones to grow. However, it can also be a symptom of a more severe problem. Discover why …

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5 Types of Aloe Plants You Can Grow at Home

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When it comes to aloe plants, the first one to come to most gardeners’ minds is aloe vera. However, there are actually over 500 different species and varieties of aloe plants, each offering its own unique appearance. Some are small, while others grow to be trees, like the Aloidendron barberae, which reaches up to 60 …

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Why Your Kalanchoe is Not Flowering

A Kalanchoe plant that has no blooms.

A perennial succulent from Madagascar and Africa, kalanchoe flowers for a few months, flooding your home with magenta, orange, pink, and red hues. Some are also decked out with vibrant, white blossoms, adding that classic green and white combo during the festive season. However, when these prolific bloomers aren’t flowering, it can be concerning. Read …

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