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Jun 08, 2021

Flowering Maple Plant Care: How to Grow Abutilon hybridum Indoors

Flowering maple plant has papery flowers and maplelike leaves. Abutilon hybrid varieties bloom nearly year-round. Find out how to grow flowering maples indoors.

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Jun 05, 2021

Lipstick Plant Care Tips: How to Grow Aeschynanthus lobbianus Indoors

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

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Jun 04, 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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May 31, 2021

Pachyphytum oviferum - Moonstones Succulent Care

Smooth succulent leaves grow in a rosette, making Pachyphytum oviferum an irresistible houseplant for any brightly lit room. Find out how to water, when to repot.

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May 25, 2021

Growing Oregano Plant Indoors: How to Grow Oregano Herb

Growing oregano indoors allows you to enjoy this herb year-round. Discover the health benefits of oregano plant. Get tips for harvesting and drying oregano.

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May 20, 2021

How to Grow Caladium Plant Indoors

Caladium plant has big, showy leaves to add fresh style to any room. Discover how to grow caladiums as houseplants. How to pot tubers, when to water, fertilize.

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May 18, 2021

ZZ Plant Care: How to Grow Zamioculcas zamiifolia Indoors

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) makes a great room accent and is easy to grow. Find out what kind of water, potting mix, sunlight it wants and more.

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May 11, 2021

How to Grow Basil Indoors: Growing Basil Herb on Your Windowsill

How to grow basil indoors with natural or indoor grow light. Tips for pruning, harvesting, freezing and drying basil, plant care.

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May 08, 2021

Guide for Growing Miniature Roses Indoors - Miniature Rose Care

Tips for growing miniature roses indoors. How to take care of miniature roses (Rosa chinensis hybrids) as house plants. Planting, pruning mini rose bushes.

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May 05, 2021

Hydrangea Care: Guide for Growing Hydrangeas Indoors

Hydrangea care guide. Discover how to grow hydrangeas as house plants: planting, pruning, reblooming, propagating, fertilizing, care and maintenance.

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