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Houseplant Humidity
How to Increase Humidity for Tropical Houseplants
Learn safer ways to increase humidity for tropical houseplants while maintaining airflow, avoiding wet foliage, and preventing fungal and pest problems.
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New Plant Parent GuideShould You Repot a New Plant Right Away? How Long to Wait
Usually not. Learn how long to wait, the signs a plant really needs a bigger pot, and how to repot gently when...
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LightBright Indirect Light, Explained: How to Read the Light in Your Home
What bright indirect light really means, how to test a spot with a shadow and a light meter, and how window direction,...
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Pests
Spider Mites on Houseplants: How to Spot Them and Get Rid of Them
Tiny dots, fine webbing, and stippled leaves. How to confirm spider mites with a paper test, wash them off, and when soap...
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Grow Lights
Grow Lights for Houseplants: What You Actually Need to Know
When a grow light helps, what type to buy, how far to place it, and how many hours to run it, based...
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Flowering PlantsChristmas Cactus vs Thanksgiving Cactus vs Easter Cactus: How to Tell Them Apart
Check the stem edges: pointed teeth, scallops, or rounded ripples. How to tell the three holiday cacti apart, and what actually differs...
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Pet SafetyAre Snake Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
The ASPCA lists the snake plant as toxic to cats and dogs. Here is what the listing says, what to do if...
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