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Potted Ruffled Fan Palm Care – Growing Ruffled Fan Trees Indoors
Are you looking to grow a ruffled fan palm in a pot? Ruffled fan palms are an unusual and gorgeous species of palm grown for their gorgeous pleated, or ruffled, leaves. Growing ruffled fan tree is pretty easy if you follow the basic care found in this article.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Easy Air Plant Care For Beginners
Click here for easy air plant care for beginners.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Philodendron Information – What Is A Congo Rojo Philodendron
The philodendron Congo Rojo is an attractive warm weather plant that produces showy flowers and interesting leaves. It gets the name "rojo" from its new leaves, which unfurl in a deep, shiny red fading to a burgundy green color once mature. Learn more here.
By Liz Baessler
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Mikania Plush Vine Care: Tips For Growing Plush Vine Houseplants
Mikania houseplants, otherwise known as plush vines, are a relative newcomer to the indoor gardening world. Learn more about Mikania plush vine care in the home by reading the following article.
By Anne Baley
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Cast Iron Plant Division: Tips For Propagating A Cast Iron Plant
Propagating a cast iron plant is done by division, and is surprisingly easy. Click here to learn more about propagating cast iron plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Bonsai Trees: Information On Bonsai
Traditional bonsai are outdoor plants from certain climatic zones trained to be indoors. They are regarded as regular pot plants and do quite well in our homes. Read this article for info on caring for bonsai plants.
By Heather Rhoades
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Is Anthurium Trimming Necessary: How To Prune Anthurium Plants
In spite of its exotic appearance, anthurium is surprisingly low maintenance. However, cutting back an anthurium is necessary from time to time to keep the plant happy and healthy. Wondering how to prune anthurium? Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Abutilon? Tips For Flowering Maple Care Outdoors
Also known as flowering maple, parlor maple, Chinese lantern or Chinese bellflower, abutilon is an upright, branching plant with leaves that resemble maple leaves. This plant is often grown as a houseplant, but can you grow abutilon in the garden too? Find out here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Bonsai Aquarium Plants – How To Grow Aqua Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees that are kept tiny and carefully cared for in small pots can bring a real level of intrigue and beauty to the home. But is it possible to grow underwater bonsai trees? Learn more aquatic bonsai information, including how to grow aqua bonsai, in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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African Violet Nematode Control: Treating Root Knot Nematodes In African Violet
Nematodes of African violet are tiny worms that infest the roots. They are extremely destructive. For information about African violet root knot nematodes, click this article. We’ll also give you tips on African violet nematode control.
By Teo Spengler
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Powdery Mildew Treatment Indoors: How To Get Rid Of Powdery Mildew On Houseplants
It?s not talcum powder and it?s not flour. That white chalky stuff on your plants is powdery mildew and it needs to be dealt with, as the fungus spreads easily. Learn how to get rid of powdery mildew on your indoor plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ways To Use Aloe: Surprising Aloe Plant Uses
Aloe vera is more than just an attractive succulent houseplant. Here are some of the most unusual uses of this intriguing plant.
By Becca Badgett
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Succulent Bonsai Trees - Choosing Bonsai Looking Succulents
You can create your own succulent bonsai trees quite easily. This is because many succulents are naturally tiny and hardy and don't mind the trimming required to make a bonsai form.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Indoor Maidenhair Fern Care – Growing A Maidenhair Fern As A Houseplant
Indoor maidenhair fern requires a little more attention than most houseplants, but with extra attention, it’s well worth the effort. Learn more here.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Growing Indoor Calla Lilies – Care For Calla Lilies In The Home
Did you know that you can grow calla lilies in the home? Click here for a few important things to know about growing calla lilies indoors to be successful.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Outdoor Umbrella Plant Care: Growing An Umbrella Plant In Water Features
Aquatic umbrella plant is a low-maintenance plant with strappy, umbrella-like leaves. How do you grow an umbrella plant in water? Find out here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Plants Humidify The Air: Learn About Houseplants That Increase Humidity
Using natural humidifying plants is a great way to increase the humidity in your home while beautifying the indoor environment. Plants pull water from the soil and most of it evaporates into the air from the leaves. Learn more about plants that add humidity here.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez