Plant profile: How to Care For…Dieffenbachia

Care, Plant profile

If you’ve been hanging around this website for a while, you’ll know about my *dismal* track record with Dieffenbachia. I had one, it yellowed, dropped ...

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How to Preserve Variegation In Monstera Deliciosa

Care, Monstera

There is no guarantee that you can preserve the variegation on a variegated Monstera unless you buy a Thai Constellation. There are things you can ...

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Houseplants DON’T Thrive On Neglect (But Loads Don’t Like Too Much Fuss)

Care

NO PLANTS ACTIVELY THRIVE ON NEGLECT. I HATE this narrative. There’s a stark difference between being left the hell alone unless required and being neglected. ...

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Cheap Houseplants Are NOT Necessarily More Likely to Die Than Expensive Ones

Care

Gosh, getting into house plants can be a spendy hobby. EVERYONE wants a variegated monstera, which’ll set you back about £200 and even then it ...

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What to Do With Overgrown Houseplants (5 Options)

Care

When a plant gets too big, most people panic — but there are actually loads of options. Here's what to do with an overgrown houseplant, from pruning to propagating.

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