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Raffaele Di Lallo

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Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen): The ULTIMATE Care Guide!

This is your ULTIMATE, complete care guide for Aglaonema or Chinese Evergreen! In this post, you will find comprehensive care tips, solutions to frustrating problems you may be having, instructions on how to revive your plant, and an introduction to the huge array of the varieties out there that you will drool over! Truly an …

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Othonna Capensis: Your Ruby Necklace Plant Care Guide

Othonna capensis, or the Ruby Necklace plant, is one of my favorite hanging succulents to grow indoors. It also goes by the name String of Pickles, or Little Pickles, and you can see from the photos in this post exactly how it has gotten these names! If you are looking for an easy to grow, …

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Fishbone Cactus: How to Propagate & Care for Ric Rac Cactus

If you’re looking for an unusual houseplant, look no further than the Fishbone Cactus (also known as Ric Rac Cactus or Zig Zag Cactus)! It is a striking houseplant visually, and easy to care for as well! In this post, I will go into details on how to propagate fishbone cactus, how to care for …

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Huernia Zebrina: How to Grow the Incredible Lifesaver Cactus

The lifesaver cactus, or Huernia zebrina, has unexpectedly become one of my favorite succulents. It is in fact not a cactus despite its common name! I’ve also seen this plant listed as Huernia confusa and also Huernia insigniflora, but regardless what the proper scientific name is, it is an easy care succulent with incredible flowers. …

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Hoya Kerrii Care: Expert Grow Tips and 1 Trap to AVOID!

This hard to find, super popular houseplant has a bit of scandal and mystique surrounding it. I will explain shortly, but like any Hoya, Hoya kerrii is a fantastic houseplant and will make a very long-lived addition to your indoor jungle with minimal care! I will go through some care tips for both the plain …

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Pothos Not Rooting? Top 10 Secrets Why You’re Failing

Are your Pothos not rooting in water and you’re not quite sure why? You’ve probably also heard that Pothos is actually one of the easiest houseplants to propagate, which is true, and this makes it even more frustrating! This post will solve all of your Pothos water propagation problems, so have no fear! I’ve compiled …

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Philodendron Pink Princess Propagation: 3 Easy Methods!

Want to learn the basics of how to propagate Philodendron Pink Princess and easily make more of this super popular, always out-of-stock plant? It is easier than you think, and I will teach you 3 easy ways to propagate your Philodendron erubescens ‘Pink Princess’! You may be familiar with some ways I’ll show you, but …

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Hoya Curtisii: Expert Care and Propagation Tips

Hoyas are a delightful and super easy to grow group of plants, and Hoya curtisii is no exception! This is one of the smaller growing Hoyas, so if you are short on space, this is a wonderful choice for your collection. The beautiful, tiny leaves are in the shape of a spade and have gorgeous …

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Moss Pole DIY: 7 EASY Steps to Make a Perfect One!

Have you been looking for the best moss pole to support your indoor plants? Maybe for your pothos, monstera, philodendron or any other climbing plants? The truth is that the best one out there is one that you can EASILY make yourself in 7 simple steps! I’ve been disappointed with moss poles available on the …

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Receiving Houseplants By Mail: Avoid These 6 Newbie Mistakes!

Houseplants are stressed enough when they are shipped, so it is important to know exactly how to handle them once you receive houseplants by mail! There are numerous newbie mistakes that many people make when they receive their plants. Be sure to read through this post fully as it will give your mail-order houseplants the …

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