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Millipedes enter homes and hide in exterior potted plants to find the dimness and dampness they need to survive. They love to make their home in decaying leaves and mulch. Millipedes pose no threat to plant life. However, not every gardener agrees that they should be allowed free reign of the house. Does Neem Oil … Read more >>
When we think of indoor plants, we imagine cacti or pretty foliage, but never flowers. Images of bouquet flower arrangements or potpourri come to mind, but potted flowers don’t. If you are a house plant enthusiast like us, displaying dead flowers isn’t very appealing. Ensuring flowers bloom indoors is tricky, but we’ve got your back. … Read more >>
Did you know that leaves come in many colors, shapes, and textures? They can be smooth, prickly, or even fuzzy. Yes, you heard that right. Plant leaves can be fuzzier than a pet! They create less of a mess too. Let’s learn more about houseplants with fascinating tactile attributes together or House Plants with Fuzzy … Read more >>
Mosquito bits are safe for use with houseplants in California. The active ingredient in mosquito bits kills mosquito eggs and larvae on contact. The trick is to know how to use the product. A common application is to add a small amount to the soil. Follow this up by watering the plant to use the … Read more >>
Many houseplants are compatible with self-watering pots and make life easier for gardeners. These houseplants are usually very hardy and forgiving of forgetful gardeners. In general, self-watering pots are ideal for houseplants like African violets and ferns. Self-watering pots don’t work well with succulents, so you won’t see them on this list. This is a … Read more >>
You are not alone if you want to expand your collection of potted succulents and indoor planters by adding newer and more unique potted house plant species. As a matter of fact, most Americans, and especially millennials, continue to buy different potted house plants till they at least have an impressive collection of seven to … Read more >>
Once you start stepping into the green and refreshing world of buying and caring for different potted house plant species, chances are you will want to stay in it forever. According to recent statistics, caring for potted house plants can be addictive as it leads to an immediate reduction in anxiety and distress and can … Read more >>
From nudging things off the shelves to tearing toilet paper, cats can be truly mischievous sometimes. One annoying habit that cats might have is of eating houseplants. And, of course, they don’t eat any shriveled, gross leaves on their last legs. Nope. Did you shell out some major bucks for a gorgeous Fiddle Leaf Fig … Read more >>
Home gardeners and people who care for plants often fret about the amount of light in their houses; many believe that without a south-facing window, there won’t be enough direct sunshine for plants to thrive. While it is most difficult to cultivate plants in north-facing windows, which provide the mildest light, you are still in … Read more >>
Lily pads are stunning flowers that grow on the surface of standing water like lakes and ponds. They look super stunning with their giant leafy pads. If you want a house plant that looks like a lily pad, you should go for the Pilea Peperomioides, commonly known as the Pancake Plant or Chinese Money Plant. … Read more >>