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Raffaele Di Lallo

Hi everyone! My name is Raffaele, and thank you for visiting my site! I am the founder of Ohio Tropics, a site completely dedicated to houseplant and tropical plant care. Be sure to subscribe at the top of the screen (for free) with your email and stay up to date!

Monstera Deliciosa Fruit: 5 Things to Know About Eating It

Did you know that Monstera deliciosa fruit is actually an edible, delicious fruit? I’ve had the pleasure of eating it, and it is absolutely delicious (but only if it is ripe!) Keep reading to learn important details about eating this fruit. The botanical name Monstera deliciosa is very descriptive. The genus Monstera comes from the …

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Calathea Ornata Care: 7 Essential Pinstripe Calathea Tips

Calathea ornata, commonly known as Pinstripe Plant or Pinstripe Calathea, is a gorgeous foliage plant and member of the prayer plant family (Marantaceae). This tropical plant can be notoriously finicky as an indoor plant, so I wanted to cover some very important tips in order to keep your plant looking great! Like any plant in …

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5 Care Tips for Philodendron gloriosum – + Propagation & FAQ

Philodendron gloriosum is a stunningly gorgeous species in the Philodendron genus with mesmerizing, heart-shaped, velvety leaves. Sadly, this Colombian native has been classified as a vulnerable species in its natural habitat according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Fortunately, we can add this plant to our home collections to both enjoy and …

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10 Easy to Grow Peperomia For Your Collection (w/ Photos)

I’m loving the Peperomia genus more and more! The beautiful variety in growth habit, foliage shape and form (not to mention their ease of care) is truly a delight. Here are 10 easy to grow Peperomia if you are looking for ideas to expand your collection and try something new. They are among my favorites, …

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13 Glorious, Easy to Grow Philodendrons for Your Collection

The Philodendron genus of plants is one of the largest members of the aroid plant family, and many species are very well suited to growing indoors. They make for wonderful, easy to care for houseplants! Here are 13 stunning, easy to grow Philodendrons that you can consider adding to your houseplant collection. The word Philodendron …

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10 Best Hoyas For Beginners: Here Are The Easiest to Grow

With the multitude of Hoya species out there, it can be difficult to sift through and determine which ones are the easiest to grow. As a whole, many Hoyas are easy to grow indoors, but certain ones are definitely easier than others. Here are my picks for the best Hoyas for beginners. There are certainly …

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Marble Queen Pothos: The Indispensable Care Guide

Marble Queen Pothos is a stunning cultivar of Epipremnum aureum and it has gorgeous, highly variegated leaves. If you are looking for a showier Pothos (more so than the more common Golden Pothos), Marble Queen will meet your needs! All varieties of Pothos make wonderful low maintenance and low light indoor plants, and Marble Queen …

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Marble Queen Pothos Losing Variegation? Here Are 2 Fixes!

Is your Marble Queen Pothos losing variegation? No one buys variegated plants only to have them lose their variegation and grow all green leaves! This post will go over exactly what to do if your Marble Queen Pothos starts to exhibit this behavior. These exact tips apply to any variegated Pothos, whether you have Marble …

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How to Make a Rubber Plant Bushy-3 Tips to Prune for Success

Are you wondering how to make a rubber plant bushy? Many of my readers have reached out to me asking this exact question. Perhaps you have a single-trunk rubber tree plant (Ficus elastica) and you want a fuller, bushier plant. Keep reading because this honestly will be one the easiest things you can do! I …

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How to Propagate a Spider Plant: 5 Easy Methods (w/ photos)

One of the easiest houseplants to propagate, Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum) make it really easy for you to create new plants. Another common name for this plant is airplane plant. Mature plants will produce more babies than you know what to do with. But there are more ways to propagate your spider plant than you …

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