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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!

How to Propagate Snake Plant, or Sansevieria, in Water

Rooting and propagating snake plant, or Sansevieria, in water has got to be one of the most fun propagation projects. It is very quick and simple to set up. The hardest part is waiting! Let’s take a look now at how to water propagate snake plant! Another common name for this plant is mother-in-law’s tongue. …

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5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Water Orchids With Ice Cubes

At some point in time, one of the worst marketing gimmicks emerged in the plant world. Watering orchids with ice. In this post, I will give you 5 main reasons why you should not be watering your orchids with ice. I will also show later on in this post the correct way to water a …

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How Often Do You Water An Aloe Plant? The 1 Secret

How often do you water aloe has been a common question that I receive. Actually, how often do you water ANY plant has been a question that many people ask me just about every day. Ok, now let’s set the record straight! If you read any advice out there where someone specifically tells you how …

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How to Grow Monstera adansonii: 7 Vital Growing Tips

There are more Monsteras out there than the enormously popular Monstera deliciosa…and Monstera adansonii is one of them! Also known as Swiss Cheese Plant or Swiss Cheese Vine, Monstera adansonii is a much more space conscious plant. Keep reading and I will tell you all about the care and propagation of this amazing and easy …

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Keep Your Calathea Alive-3 Secrets to No Brown/Crispy Edges

There is nothing like the stunning foliage of Calathea plants (now reclassified as Goeppertia)! If you can keep them in good condition that is! There are a few things to keep in mind to keep these plants in beautiful condition and avoid the dreaded brown, crispy edges! Keep reading to find out all about Calathea …

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3 Secrets to Getting Christmas Cactus to Bloom + Care Tips

Wondering why your Christmas cactus or Thanksgiving cactus isn’t blooming for you?  I will give you the secrets in this blog post that will make you successful.  It will work like magic!  And it’s so EASY that it is ridiculous! I will also give you tips on growing and propagating your Christmas cactus as well. …

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How to Propagate Aloe: Making New Plants From Pups!

Aloe has got to be one of the easiest plants, in my experience, to propagate! Plants will freely produce pups and more often than not, you will have more than you know what to do with! Keep reading and I will tell you all about how I like to propagate aloe, easily and quickly! Aloe …

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Bringing Houseplants Back Indoors – Have a Pest-Free Transition!

Can I take my indoor plants outside? This is a common question that I get from people. The answer is YES and I highly recommend it! But there are some critical things that you should do before you bring your plants back indoors to keep your plants pest-free! The interview below focuses on what you …

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How to Grow Ponytail Palm or Beaucarnea Recurvata!

Ponytail palms are one of my favorite houseplants because of their ease of growth and unique appearance. And despite the common name, this is not a palm at all! Rather, it is a succulent. Want to know how you can grow a gorgeous ponytail palm in your own home? Keep reading for all the details! …

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Beginner’s Guide to Growing Oxalis Triangularis

Since I have so many houseplants, I resisted getting any new ones for a while even though I’ve always admired Oxalis triangularis, or the Purple Shamrock Plant. One day I was shopping for my summer annual plants at a nursery, and they had a display of these plants and I told myself that I would …

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