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Raffaele Di Lallo

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Best Soil for Propagating String of Hearts: 3 Great Options! 

Are you looking for the best soil for propagating string of hearts plants? If so, you are in the right place. Ceropegia woodii, which goes by the common names String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, and Rosary Vine, is very easy to propagate, and using the right soil is very important.  BEST SOIL FOR PROPAGATING …

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Can you propagate Pilea from a single leaf? YES! Here’s How

You may be shocked to learn that you can propagate Pilea from a single leaf. I’ve done it and will show you exactly how to make a new plant from a single leaf in this step-by-step photo guide.  PILEA PEPEROMIOIDES PROPAGATION WITH A SINGLE LEAF Most people propagate Pilea peperomioides using small pups that eventually …

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How to Get Snake Plants to Grow Straight: 5 Easy Tips

There are numerous reasons why your snake plant is not growing straight. In this post, I talk about 5 different reasons why your snake plant may not be upright and what to do about it. And it doesn’t always mean that something is “wrong”!  HOW TO GET SNAKE PLANTS TO GROW STRAIGHT Here are 5 …

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Brassavola Nodosa Orchid Care: 7 Essential Tips

If you want an easy orchid to grow and want to graduate from solely growing moth orchids (Phalaenopsis), Brassavola nodosa is a great orchid to learn how to grow next. It’s hard to beat their beautifully scented flowers, ease of care, and the fact that they can bloom more than once a year. Keep reading …

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Do Snake Plants Like to Be Misted? 3 Important Tips

Do snake plants like to be misted? The answer is that it is 100% not necessary. In fact, it can even be detrimental, so keep reading to learn why. Snake plants truly are one of the most low maintenance of indoor plants, so you should treat them that way. 3 Reasons Why You Don’t Need …

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Butterwort Plant Care (Pinguicula): 5 Important Tips

If you’ve never grown Pinguicula species, you are in for a treat. These are easy to grow, carnivorous plants and are truly a delight! They also stay small, so they’re perfect for warm, sunny windowsills where space is at a premium. They also catch fruit flies and fungus gnats and they flower. What more can …

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How to Propagate Variegated Monstera in 3 Easy Steps

In this step-by-step guide with photos, I will show you how you can propagate variegated Monstera plants. Whether you have Monstera albo or even Monstera Thai Constellation, the process is identical. Keep scrolling so you can see how simple it really is! How to Propagate Variegated Monstera In this post, I will show you how …

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How to Propagate Rubber Plant in Water: 3 Easy Steps

Propagating rubber plants is actually quite simple, but there are some important pieces of information to know otherwise it will not work. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know, and I’ll show you some helpful pictures along the way in this step-by-step guide.  There are quite a few ways that you can propagate …

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