What Are Cataphylls? (And Other Houseplant Jargon Finally Explained)

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A cataphyll is that brown papery sheath that appears before a new Monstera leaf — and that's just the start. Here's a plain-English guide to houseplant terms that actually confuse people.

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This Is How You Keep Pothos From Getting Leggy

Care, Epipremnum/Pothos

Leggy Pothos are the nemesis of the houseplant world. Luckily it’s pretty simple to grow Pothos full and bushy IF you’re prepared to disregard everything ...

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How to Care For Philodendron

Care, Philodendron, Plant profile

I love me a philodendron. They’re a family comprising over 900 species, so I’d be shocked if you can’t find one you like. They’re big, ...

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How to Care For Maidenhair Ferns

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Everyone loves maidenhair fern. They were the It Plant a couple of years ago – I remember because I fell in love with one, brought ...

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How to Care For Aglaonema

Care, Plant profile

In my opinion, Aglaonemas are woefully underrepresented in the house plant community. They’re easy to care for and come in some pretty spectacular forms – ...

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