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Jan 01, 2022

Small Leaves with Spectacular Style

Big-leaf houseplants seem to get all the attention these days. But don’t overlook smaller plants that are just as eye-catching, if not more. Some are compact, better behaved, and… well, downright easy to grow.

Check out this variegated group that are splashed, streaked and marbled, making each leaf practically a work of art.

Newer Pothos cultivars offer leaves streaked with gold, marbled with white, and neon green, to name a few. Give this easy-growing houseplant plenty of bright, indirect light to maintain the variegation.

Have you seen Philodendron Brasil? Just as easy to grow, this tropical has spectacular lime green streaks down each leaf. This vine is eager to climb. But you can hang it up or set its pot on a shelf and allow those colorful vines to trail. Pinch it back to help Brasil to branch out for a fuller plant.

Once you see the heart-shaped patterns of Triangleleaf Fig, you’ll want to add this handsome shrub to your indoor plant collection. It adds dazzling style to any room.

Dec 30, 2021

Blushing Philodendron Care: How to Grow this Climbing Houseplant

Discover how to grow Blushing Philodendron indoors. Find out how to support this climbing Philodendron, when to repot, and what light, water, and soil it wants.

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Dec 28, 2021

Ming Aralia Plant Care – How to Grow Polyscias fruticosa Indoors

Ming aralia plant has dense, finely cut foliage, giving it an elegant look for your home. Get tips for caring for Mings indoors: how to prune, water and propagate.

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Dec 21, 2021

Growing Rosemary Plant Indoors: How to Grow Rosemary Herb

Growing rosemary plant on your windowsill is a great way to enjoy this aromatic herb year-round. How to grow rosemary, care tips for light, watering, fertilizer.

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Dec 14, 2021

Anthurium Clarinervium Care: How to Grow this Houseplant

Anthurium clarinervium sports decorative, heart-shaped leaves, giving this houseplant a stunning style all its own. Find out how to grow this beauty indoors.

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Dec 09, 2021

Christmas Cactus Care: Grow Schlumbergera Bridgesii Indoors

Christmas cactus care will keep your plant healthy and blooming year after year. How to prune, repot, fertilize, propagate and get Christmas cactus to re-bloom.

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Dec 08, 2021

Japanese Holly Fern Care Tips: Grow Cyrtomium Falcatum Indoors

Holly Fern has shiny green foliage growing on long fronds, making this fern a handsome addition to any room. Find out how to grow, when to repot and water.

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Dec 06, 2021

Paperwhite Narcissus – Forcing Paperwhites Indoors and Care Tips

Find out how to force paperwhite narcissus into bloom indoors. Growing paperwhite bulbs is easy with these step-by-step tips, plus how to make the flowers last.

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Nov 30, 2021

Arrowhead Plant Care – How to Grow Syngonium podophyllum Indoors

Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) is not only eye-catching, it’s easy to grow indoors. Find out when to water, fertilize, prune, repot and more.

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Nov 26, 2021

Growing Olive Trees Indoors – Dwarf Olive Tree Care

Get tips for growing olive trees indoors. Find out how to grow and care for a dwarf olive tree as a house plant, and what you need to know about pruning.

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Published at Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:52:18 -0800

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