Houseplant care for busy people who keep killing them
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Hi, I’m Caroline
I’ve killed more plants than you ever will, but verrry slowly I’ve learnt what works and what doesn’t.
Every plant guide written and product recommended has been personally experienced (weird way of putting it, but we move) by me.
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Calathea Care: Why They’re Considered Difficult (And How to Make It Easy)
Calathea are well known for their difficult nature, but what exactly is it that makes them difficult to manage? Basically, they know what they like, and they won’t tolerate anything else. If you provide them with an environment that suits them, they’ll thrive. If you don’t, they’ll produce sad, brown, curled leaves — the absolute…
What Is a Node on a Plant? (With Diagrams — and Why It Matters for Propagation)
A node is the point on a plant stem where leaves, aerial roots, and new growth emerge. Here’s what nodes look like on common houseplants — and why they matter for propagation.
I Ignored This Plant For 7 Years & It Didn’t Care
Ponytail palm care is almost embarrassingly easy, but here’s everything you need to know to help yours thrive. Light, watering, soil, pests (spoiler: they hate her), propagation and more.