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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 Treat Mealy Bugs on Plants: 3 Easy Steps

Do you have a mealybug infestation and want to ensure that they never come back? In this post, I will show you how to treat your indoor plants effectively for mealy bugs. It takes an understanding of bug’s life cycle, as well as the proper treatment and timing of treatment. Keep reading to learn exactly …

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Overwintering Banana Plants: 3 Simple Steps

Overwintering banana plants is one of the easiest things ever. If you’re anything like me, you would hate to just watch that huge banana plant freeze and die after a long summer of luxurious growth. In this post, I will show you exactly how to overwinter your Red Abyssinian Banana plant. If you’ve never done …

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Propagating String of Pearls: 3 Easy Steps w/ Pics

The string of pearls propagation method in this post is by far the most effective as well as the easiest way to get a FULL plant right from the start. Let me show you how easy this propagation process is, and I’ll show you pictures of exactly how I did it. 3 STEPS TO PROPAGATING …

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How to Propagate Rhipsalis: 3 Steps + Care Tips (w/ pics)

Learn how to propagate Rhipsalis, step by step, in this simple guide. Rhipsalis is one of the largest genera of the epiphytic cactus family and they are super easy to propagate and care for! Rhipsalis plants are indeed jungle cacti. Just like their desert cacti cousins, they are true cacti, but their growing environments are …

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3 Easy Steps to Propagate Coleus in Water (w/ Photos)

Propagating Coleus plants in water is easy as can be. In this step-by-step guide, I will show you the process from start to finish with pictures. You will see exactly how to take your coleus cuttings, prepare them to root, and how to pot them up. This is a great way to start new plants …

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Moth Orchid Sunburn: Causes, Prevention, and What To Do

Plants can get sunburn just like humans can. In this post, I’ll show photos of what moth orchid sunburn looks like, as well as discuss the causes, prevention and what to do with your Phalaenopsis orchid plant after it has burned. Once your orchid leaves experience sunburn, it is unfortunately not reversible. A sunburned leaf …

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How to Grow Impatiens From Cuttings (With Photos)

Impatiens plants are super easy to grow from cuttings. Whether you want to simply grow more plants, or even to propagate some to save and grow over the winter indoors, I’ll show you exactly how easy it is to root impatiens cuttings so that you have an abundance of plants.  This method works regardless of …

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Are Monsteras Toxic to Cats & Dogs? 3 Things to Know

Are Monsteras toxic to cats and dogs? Keep reading this short post to find out the simple answer, and also to discover things that you may not have known so that you can keep your pet safe! When most people hear “Monstera”, they often have Monstera deliciosa in mind, but the toxicity information applies to …

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Why is My Spider Plant Turning White? Top 3 ReasonsĀ 

Is your spider plant turning white? Have no fear, because in this post I will help you determine why it’s turning white, and what you can do to turn it around and have a thriving spider plant once again. WHY IS MY SPIDER PLANT TURNING WHITE? Chlorophytum comosum, a native of South Africa and a …

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