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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!

Eliminating Fungus Gnats: 3 Easy Steps for Your Houseplants

Have you been struggling with fungus gnats infesting your houseplants and are desperate to get rid of them? If so, you’ve come to the right place! I will give you the complete picture of how to get rid of this nuisance pest. There are many remedies out there, but I will share ones that I …

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Indoor Plant Pot Types: 5 Great Choices w/ Pros & Cons!

Choosing indoor plant pots can feel overwhelming. I’ve received many questions from my readers on why I do certain things, such as double potting my indoor pots, so I created this guide to help YOU choose what is best for you! This post outlines the pros and cons of 5 different types of indoor pots, …

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Best Organic Potting Mix for Indoor Plants: #1 Choice

Your choice of potting mix for houseplants matters in a big way. There are a lot of potting mixes out there, and in my experience, most of them just don’t cut it. Few of the commercially available mixes can be used straight out of the bag and most need to be amended in some way …

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Hoya Linearis Propagation: Step-by-Step Guide With Pictures!

Wondering how to propagate Hoya linearis? It is simple and easy to do, so keep reading and I will show you step by step and with photos so you can easily follow along! TAKING CUTTINGS First go ahead and take some cuttings. My own Hoya linearis plant grew over 6 feet long, so I went …

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Goeppertia insignis: Best Care Guide (Calathea lancifolia)

Previously known as Calathea lancifolia, Goeppertia insignis is one of the most strikingly beautiful houseplants. Commonly known as Rattlesnake Plant, this beauty can be tricky to grow but is well worth the effort! I’ll share with you everything I’ve learned on how to grow this gorgeous houseplant. RATTLESNAKE PLANT CARE Native to Brazil, this plant …

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String of Bananas: The Ultimate Care Guide (Curio radicans)

Curio radicans, formerly known as Senecio radicans, and commonly known as String of Bananas, is a delightful trailing succulent that is native to southern Africa. Provided you have enough light indoors, this is a very easy to grow houseplant and it offers an amazing, less finicky alternative to String of Pearls! How to Grow String …

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String of Bananas Soil Propagation: 2 Quick & Easy Methods!

I do enjoy water propagating many plants, but I’m growing more and more fond of soil propagation, especially for succulents. Both methods will work of course, but I wanted to show just how easy and efficient String of Bananas propagation in soil really is. And all without having to bother with rooting in water first …

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Scale on Houseplants: 5 Effective Steps to Eliminate Them

Scale on houseplants is a very annoying, persistent pest that everyone has to deal with if you’ve been growing houseplants long enough. In this post, I’m goilung to share with you how I manage scale in a simple step-by-step approach. With persistence, you CAN eliminate scale but you’ll need to have the right approach! So …

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Jade Plant Leaf Propagation: 1 Lazy and Effective Method

Did you know that you can propagate jade plants just from leaves? You may be familiar with propagating with stem cuttings, but propagating from leaves is super easy and will result in a plentitude of plants to grow your collection or give away to friends and family. And when I said “lazy” in the title …

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ZZ Plant Leaf Propagation: 2 Easy Water & Soil Methods

There are numerous ways to propagate ZZ plants, but in this post, I will show you step-by-step how you can propagate this tough houseplant with just leaves. You heard me. Just the leaves! The steps are super simple, and all you need is patience! I’ll show you the process that I used and how you …

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