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Oct 15, 2021

Nertera granadensis - Coral Bead Plant Care and Pictures

Nertera granadensis grows in a thick mat of tiny leaves on intertwining stems with orange-red berries appearing in summer. Find out how to water, when to repot.

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Oct 14, 2021

Firecracker Flower - Crossandra infundibuliformis

Firecracker flower is a shrub with glossy foliage and stunning flowers that bloom for months. Find out how to grow Crossandra as a house plant.

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Oct 06, 2021

Polka Dot Plant Care: How to Grow Hypoestes phyllostachya Indoors

Splattered leaves make Polka Dot Plant an unusual and attractive house plant. Discover how to grow, when to water and why you should pinch your plant.

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Oct 05, 2021

Cryptanthus Earth Star: How to Grow this Showy Bromeliad Indoors

Discover why Cryptanthus Earth Star houseplants are growing in popularity. These dazzling star-shaped bromeliads make a stunning addition to any room.

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Oct 02, 2021

Philodendron Birkin Care: How to Grow this Handsome Houseplant

Get Philodendron Birkin care tips to keep this pinstripe plant healthy indoors. Find out how to water, when to fertilize and repot and more.

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Sep 28, 2021

Lipstick Plant Care Tips: How to Grow Aeschynanthus Radicans Indoors

Easy-care Lipstick Plant is ideal for a hanging basket. This tropical beauty's long, trailing vines are thickly covered with leaves and red, tubular flowers.

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Sep 27, 2021

Crocodile Fern Care: How to Grow Microsorum musifolium as a Houseplant

Get to know Crocodile Fern, one of the most exciting foliage plants to come along in a long time. Discover how to please this tropical native indoors.

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Sep 21, 2021

Inch Plant Care: Grow Trailing Tradescantia Zebrina as a Houseplant

Get the keys to Inch Plant care and enjoy this long-lived houseplant. Glistening purple and green striped leaves make this stunning trailing plant ever-popular.

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Sep 16, 2021

Best Terrarium Plants for Your Little Garden Under Glass

Terrarium plants are typically tropical. Get ideas for making a terrarium, discover which humidity-loving plants will suit your terrarium, plant care tips.

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Sep 10, 2021

Donkey's Tail, Burro's Tail - Sedum morganianum Succulent Care Tips

Overlapping leaves make Donkey's Tail a captivating succulent plant, ideal for a hanging basket. Discover how to water, when to fertilize, how to propagate.

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