House Plants Blog

The House Plants Blog shows you what's new on this site. It...

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  • keeps you in-the-know with how-to articles that will help you get the most out of your house plants.

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Jul 11, 2020

Exotic Hawaiian Flowers as House Plants

Discover varieties of exotic Hawaiian flowers that make beautiful house plants. Get care tips for growing exotic flowers and tropical flowering trees indoors.

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Jul 10, 2020

Madagascar Dragon Tree Care: Grow Dracaena Marginata Indoors

Madagascar Dragon Tree is a bold, exotic house plant that is easy to grow. Find out how to prune, water and fertilize Dracaena marginata here.

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Jul 08, 2020

How to Grow Lavender: Care Tips for Growing Lavender Plant

Find out how to grow lavender as a houseplant. Discover plant care, tips for growing lavender plant indoors, planting and pruning lavender.

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Jun 29, 2020

Growing Hibiscus Indoors - Hibiscus rosa sinensis

Tips for growing hibiscus, pruning. Hibiscus flower, the state flower of Hawaii. Get tips for caring for hibiscus plants indoors.

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Jun 18, 2020

Indoor Plant Stands - Decorative Solutions for House Plants

Indoor plant stands are an attractive, practical way to show off your prized plants. Discover new ideas for displaying house plants with stylish plant stands.

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Jun 12, 2020

Grow Muehlenbeckia complexa Indoors (Angel Vine, Maidenhair Vine)

Whether you train Muehlenbeckia complexa on a trellis, or allow it to trail, you'll love easy-care Angel Vine aka Maidenhair Vine as a houseplant.

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Jun 06, 2020

How to Grow Calathea Orbifolia as a Houseplant

Calathea orbifolia is a stunning tropical houseplant with big, striped leaves. Find out how to water and fertilize, when to repot, plus how much light it wants.

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Jun 03, 2020

Areca Palm Tree House Plant Care (aka Butterfly Palm)

Discover how to grow areca palm tree indoors. Find out how much light, water, fertilizer and humidity it wants year-round, plus pruning, repotting, solutions.

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