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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!

Variegated Monstera: 7 Crucial Care Tips for Thriving Plants

Variegated Monstera deliciosa. It is on everyone’s wish list for houseplants, and rightfully so! The foliage is stunning, but you’ll need to know how to best care for these plants since they are very hard to come by, and not to mention, extremely expensive! I’ve seen plants in 4 inch pots sell for over $1,000 …

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Rhipsalis campos-portoana: 7 Expert Tips on Rhipsalis Care

I’ve become totally obsessed with the Rhipsalis genus of plants. In this post, I’m showcasing Rhipsalis campos-portoana, but the care and tips (including propagation) apply for all Rhipsalis species so you are in the right place! Keep reading to learn about tips on how to grow these unusual, and beautiful jungle cacti. It really is …

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Hoya Compacta – 7 Great Growing Tips for Hindu Rope Plant

Hoyas are among my favorite houseplants. They are tons of varieties, are easy to grow, tolerate neglect, and are great for the beginner or experienced houseplant enthusiast alike! Hindu Rope Hoya, or Hoya carnosa, is a unique Hoya with crinkled, tightly packed leaves. You may also hear some people refer to the plant as Krinkle …

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How to Grow Snake Plants in Water, Without Soil!

After having so much fun propagating and rooting Snake Plants in water, I decided to try growing them permanently in water, hydroponically, to mix things up a bit! As a side note, Snake Plants, or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, were formerly in the genus Sansevieria and were recently classified into the Dracaena genus. I can’t keep up …

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How to Repot Ponytail Palm: 3 Critical Steps (With Photos!)

Are you ready to repot your Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) and you want to make sure that you’re doing everything correctly? I will show you step by step how I repotted my own plant. There are 3 very important things that you need to know for success so allow me to show you! I’ve had …

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Monstera obliqua vs. adansonii: 7 Critical Differences

If there ever was a plant unicorn, and a holy grail of plants, it is Monstera obliqua! This is an extremely rare plant that has taken us all by storm, and there is a lot of confusion because it can look very similar to Monstera adansonii. Not to mention, there is a lot of false …

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Peperomia puteolata – Make Your Parallel Peperomia Thrive

The more Peperomia plants I grow, the more I love them, and I’ve really come to love Peperomia puteolata! You will also see it named as Peperomia tetragona and even Peperomia fosteri. Commonly named the Parallel Peperomia, it is an easy care, trailing species from Colombia. Peperomia Puteolata Care This fast growing Peperomia starts off …

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Echeveria Hercules – 5 Essential Care and Propagation Tips

Echeveria ‘Hercules’ is a very easy care and beautiful succulent that you can easily grow indoors. I purchased mine at a local plant shop and I’ve been enjoying both its beautifully colored foliage as well as the occasional flowers which I find to be gorgeous! In this post, I’ll tell you all about how I’ve …

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7 Best Trellis Supports for Your Houseplants

Are you wondering about the best way to support your indoor plants? Whether you want to fix a leaning houseplant, need a support like a trellis or moss post for a climbing plant, or want a creative, stable support for your prized specimens, I have 7 amazing solutions for you! 7 Plant Support and Trellis …

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Hanging Succulents: 10 Amazing Trailing Plants You Need Now!

Succulents are all the rage right now, and I want to share some photos and care tips on 10 amazing hanging succulents and cactus plants. I have owned and grown all of these trailing beauties at different points in my life and am happy to share my own tips! Here is the list of trailing …

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