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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!

Why Are My Houseplant Leaves Turning Yellow – Tips to Fix

Do you have yellow leaves on your houseplants and are worried and concerned? Are you wondering, why are my plant leaves turning yellow? Well keep reading because there are a LOT of reasons why houseplant leaves can turn yellow! This post will help you determine why the yellow leaves are occurring and what you can …

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Hoya Carnosa: Care Tips and Top Secrets for Blooming

Hoyas are among the easiest houseplants there are. There are a variety of species available to grow in the home and most of them thrive on neglect! Imagine that. A houseplant that will tend to do better if you forget about it once in a while. Keep reading and I will show you how I …

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Tillandsia Xerographica Growing Secrets: 5 Important Tips

Tillandsia xerographica is often considered the King of Air Plants! This is due to its grand size when compared to most other Tillandsias. On top being a beautiful air plant, it is exceedingly easy to grow and can tolerate a lot more neglect than many Tillandsias. Keep reading to learn all about this amazing air …

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How to Grow Dischidia Ruscifolia: Million Hearts Plant

Million Hearts Plant, or Dischidia ruscifolia, is gaining in popularity, and for good reason! It is very easy to grow, grows quickly, and the heart shaped leaves (hence the common name!) are delightful! Keep reading to learn how I grow this amazing epiphyte! Million Hearts Plant is actually an epiphyte, which means it grows on …

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How to Grow Dischidia Nummularia or String of Nickels

If you are looking for a unique and unusual houseplant, Dischidia nummularia, or String of Nickels, is it! Is it becoming more and more popular but is still hard to find. If you can get your hands on it, it makes for a fabulous houseplant! Let me show you how I can for my Dischidia …

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Phalaenopsis Orchid Care: 7 Complete Tips for Success!

I’ve been asked by so many people how to properly care for orchids and get them to re-bloom.  There is a common misconception that they are difficult to grow.  Contrary to what many people think, they are tough as nails and orchid care is simple once you know what they like! Let me show you how …

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Ultimate Top 10 Most Popular Houseplant Care Blog Posts

Are you ready for the very best houseplant care information resource you’ve ever seen, all in one post? I’ve analyzed my blog analytics and summarized the top 10 most visited blog posts that I’ve written. Wow, what a resource! Literally hundred of thousands of my readers have poured over the posts below which go over …

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ZZ Plant Care: Growing and Propagation Tips

ZZ plant is one of the toughest and easiest to grow houseplants. If you are looking for a carefree plant that won’t suffer even if you neglect it for weeks or longer, then look no further than Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or ZZ plant! This post will teach you about: Do ZZ Plants Grow Fast? Most literature …

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Cast Iron Plant Care: How to Care for Aspidistra Elatior

I’m not exactly sure why more people don’t grow this houseplant. It is one of the toughest indoors plants available, tolerates extreme conditions, and is very easy to grow! Keep reading to find out how I care for Cast Iron Plant, or Aspidistra elatior. This plant holds a very dear place in my heart and …

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