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Raffaele Di Lallo

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31 Best Houseplants for North Facing Windows (w/ Pics)

Here are some of the most beautiful, and best houseplants for north facing windows. You don’t have to be limited in your plant selection if you don’t have any sunny windows! There are still plenty of choices that you can grow in lower light. Here are 31 beautiful selections. Keep in mind when I say …

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Best Pumice for Succulents: Soil Recipes & Tips to Use

Have you been wondering what the best pumice for succulents is? There are a lot of different types of pumice on the market, and I’ll share with you my favorite that I use, along with a super easy soil recipe that you can use for your succulents and houseplants. WHAT IS PUMICE? First off, what …

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Best Pots for Hoyas: 3 Tips in Choosing the Best Pot Type

Are you wondering about how to choose the best pots for Hoyas? The simple answer is that there are many types of pots that work well. But there are some important things that you do need to know in order to choose the best pot. Keep reading to learn more. BEST POTS FOR HOYAS The …

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17 Best Crystals for Houseplants: Adding a Spiritual Touch

Knowing the foundations of houseplant care is the most important aspect of growing plants, but you can help raise the vibration even more with crystals. Not only are the crystals beautiful, but they will add a special, spiritual and meditative vibe to your growing space. Here are the best crystals for houseplants. BEST CRYSTALS FOR …

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Dracaena marginata: 7+ Top Care Tips & Troubleshooting Guide

Dracaena marginata, commonly called the Dragon Tree, is a tough houseplant that is native to Madagascar. It makes for a wonderful houseplant! Some other common names include Madagascar Dragon Tree, Dragon Blood Tree and Tree Dracaena. Keep reading to find out more about its care, some of the beautiful varieties that you can obtain, and …

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Aglaonema Flowers: To Cut or Not to Cut, the 1 Simple Truth

This post will answer all the common questions regarding Aglaonema flowers. You may also know this plant by the common name, Chinese Evergreen. Why and when do they bloom? What do they look like? What should you do with the flowers? All these questions and more will be answered. Does the Aglaonema Plant Bloom? Yes, …

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Tillandsia tectorum Ecuador: 4 Important Care Tips

Tillandsia tectorum, a remarkable air plant species that is native to Peru and Ecuador, is one of the easiest Tillandsia species that you can grow indoors, provided that you can supply sufficient light. Keep reading to discover how to best care for this beauty! CARING FOR TILLANDSIA TECTORUM Tillandsia tectorum is one of the most …

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How to Revive a Dying Selloum-Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum

Do you have a dying Philodendron Selloum and want to know how to revive it? I’ll go through how I rehabbed a plant that I rescued, as well as describe general care information for this plant in order to keep it in good shape! Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum Common Name The scientific name for this plant is …

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Repotting Thanksgiving Cactus: 3 Easy Steps (w/ photos)

Repotting Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) does not have to be scary! These plants are often mislabeled as Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), but the process to repot is identical. Keep reading to find out everything you wanted to know about repotting these beautiful epiphytic jungle cacti so that you can keep enjoying them for years …

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Repotting Philodendron Birkin: 3 Easy Steps (with photos)

Repotting Philodendron Birkin does not have to nerve wracking. Follow these simple, yet very important steps, to help your Philodendron Birkin thrive in its new pot. When to Repot Philodendron Birkin Before I get into the actual steps of repotting Philodendron Birkin, how do you even know if it needs to be repotted? These are …

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