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7 Tips for Caring for Your Indoor Cacti

Asian man Cactus collector planting green tree in new pot in backyard garden at home.New normal lifestyle concept of working from home.

Are you an indoor plant enthusiast always looking for the best houseplants to bring into your home? Cacti are some of the most popular houseplants but require specific maintenance. From choosing the right pot and soil mix to understanding when and how much to water them, knowing what you’re doing before putting a cactus in your …

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10 Sedum Varieties To Grow Indoors and Out

Close-up view of small bouquet of tricolor sedum (Sedum spurium).

Sedum, also called stonecrop, is a drought-tolerant succulent that grows well in various soils and light conditions. The plants have thick, fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. Hundreds of sedum varieties are available, with upright and low-growing or trailing growth habits. Sedums are suitable for rock gardens, ground covers, …

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Caring for Your Terrarium

The Stages Of Making Terrarium

Terrariums are a fun and trendy way to display houseplants using a variety of vessels. Closed terrariums are traditional, but open or dish terrariums are also popular, especially for plants such as cacti or succulents that prefer a dry environment. Since terrariums are mini-ecosystem, they don’t require much maintenance and can even thrive under artificial …

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How Often Should You Water Your Terrarium

Watering a Terrarium

If you’re looking for a fun, easy-to-maintain addition to your home décor, consider creating and caring for a terrarium. Terrariums offer a unique opportunity to bring the outdoors into your living space with little effort on your part. But it is vital that you know how often to water them in order to keep up …

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How Often Should You Water Your Dracaena Plant

Dracaena plants encompass diverse trees and succulent shrubs, ranging from colorful dragon trees to resilient snake plants. A popular houseplant, Dracaenas are low-maintenance, long-living, and difficult to kill. Best of all, they reduce pollutants in the air. Despite being tough, Dracaena are particularly susceptible to overwatering. When determining when to water, it’s necessary to know …

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5 Benefits of Growing Aloe Vera in Your Home

Young aloe plant with green leaves in flower pots. House plant in woman's hands. Putting on windowsill

Looking for houseplants that are easy to care for, hard to kill, and offer benefits to the home? Succulents are the answer! More specifically, an aloe vera plant. The aloe vera plant is a perennial loved for its low-maintenance care. It also provides the home and its occupants with plenty of unique and amazing benefits! The aloe …

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How to Fix Root Rot on Your Snake Plant

Snake plant roots

The snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue, or Dracaena trifasciata, is known for its high drought tolerance and low sunlight requirements. Their bright green stripy leaves stand tall in any pot and even help to improve the air! Not to mention, they are a perfect addition to your bedroom! However, like any houseplant, snake plants are susceptible to disease, …

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How To Get a Christmas Cactus To Bloom More Than Once a Year

Christmas cactus plants (Schlumbergera truncata) are most loved for their beautiful blooms, though they generally only last a few months of the year. The trailing succulent tendrils are plenty to write about, but the flowers are truly what make these plants stand out. While the greenery stuns year-round, you may wonder how you can see the blooms …

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