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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!

Growing Moth Orchids: Care, Watering, Reblooming and More

Phalaenopsis Orchid Care Your search is over!  This is your one-stop shop to Phalaenopsis orchid care.  Or what most people commonly call Moth Orchids.  How many times have you looked for the answers to your questions about how to grow moth orchids and left more confused than when you started?  I have written a few …

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5 Top Myths on Watering Houseplants & Why They’re Dangerous

People are generally very confused over how to water houseplants properly.  The problem is that it is easy to misinterpret a lot of aspects about houseplant care in general.  This post focuses on one aspect of houseplant care, and that is to help you understand everything about watering your houseplant properly.  Here are a few …

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How Often Should I Water My Flower Garden? Important Tips

This is one of the most common questions I get, and the most correct answer is…drum roll…IT DEPENDS! It’s not the answer most people want to hear, but it’s the correct answer.  This post is mostly focused on challenges and tips in watering your outdoor gardens, but let me give you a quick example to …

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Overwintering Geraniums: 4 Simple Ways + How to Replant

Overwintering geraniums is a cinch!  Besides being easy to do, you’ll get to save your plants from year to year, save some money along the way, and grow some beautiful, larger specimens. You can either keep your plants growing, or allow them to go dormant. The thick, succulent stems allow geraniums to easily survive long …

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Starting Seeds Indoors for Your Garden: Tips For Success

Depending on where you live, it’s either time to start growing your prized annuals or vegetables from seed, or it will be soon!  In this blog post, I will discuss how to germinate seeds quickly indoors, and how to plant a seed step by step.  Starting seeds indoors in winter or in the spring is …

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