Beyond the Basics

Plant Dehydration - How to Detect and Treat It

Trying to choose between Monstera Borsigiana and Deliciosa, or maybe you’re curious how they’re different. This guide walks you through everything. ...

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Monstera Borsigiana vs. Deliciosa, Which is Better?

Trying to choose between Monstera Borsigiana and Deliciosa, or maybe you’re curious how they’re different. This guide walks you through everything. ...

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Why Some Houseplants Need Filtered or Rain vs Tap Water

If you’re seeing tip burn, wilting, or unhealthy growth in your houseplants, it could be the water. Here’s how to know and why filtered may...

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Leaf Burn - The Causes and How to Fix It

Leaf burn is when your plants develop brown crunchy spots from dehydration and too much sunlight. Here’s how to prevent it from happening and treat...

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7 Weird Traits and Behaviors from Houseplants

Root rot is a bacteria that kills your plants and lives under the soil. Here’s how to detect when it is happening and treat it...

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Root Rot Detection and Treatment for Plants

Root rot is a bacteria that kills your plants and lives under the soil. Here’s how to detect when it is happening and treat it...

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How Monstera Albo Variegata Got Its Name & More

Monstera Albo got its name from the Latin word for white because of its coloring and it has a unique story. Here’s fun facts and...

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Neem Oil - A Natural Way to Treat Plant Infestations

Curious about how neem oil works to prevent and treat insect infestations on houseplants? Here’s the reasons why it is effective and how to use...

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How to Care for & Get An Easter Cactus to Bloom

This spring Cactus is easy to care for and can live 100+ years. Here’s how to detect and treat issues and encourage blooming for Easter...

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How Plants Use Nitrogen & Ways to Detect Deficiencies

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants as it helps them to create amino acids to build proteins for growth and metabolism, similar to human...

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What Aroid Plants Are and How to Identify Them

Aroids are a group of plants in the Araceae family and can be identified by their spathe and a few unique traits. Here’s how to...

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Each of the Ways to Test and Balance the PH of Soil

Knowing the PH of soil and potting mix can help keep your plants healthy. This guide shares each of the main ways and has tips...

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