If you’re looking to add a beautiful, low maintenance houseplant to your indoor plant family, meet the Golden Goddess philodendron (also known as the golden philodendron or the lemon-lime philodendron). It is a gorgeous plant with eye-catching golden-yellow foliage. With age, it develops a climbing growth habit and creates a stunning display. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know to grow this plant with success.
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How to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants and keep them from coming back
Learning how to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants is simple as long as you understand a little about their habits, preferences, and life cycle. In general, there are myriad kinds of mites—most of which we barely notice. Some live on certain types of trees. Some go for grass. (There are even mites which live in human hair follicles!). Of course, there are a few types of spider mites which gravitate to our cultivated vegetable plants like beans, peas, and cucumbers. And, unfortunately, spider mites can find their way indoors to infest our houseplants, too. In particular, it’s important to know how to get rid of spider mites on indoor plants since these teensy troublemakers can do substantial damage in just a short time.
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Make a Christmas hanging basket as part of your winter outdoor decor
I love gathering all my materials to put together winter arrangements for the holiday season. If you have an area where you hang flowers during the warmer months, or even shepherd’s hooks in the yard, why not use that space for a Christmas hanging basket? I hadn’t really thought of making a hanging container arrangement until I started to see them at my local grocery store and garden center. I think they add another festive element to a front porch, or backyard, or wherever you like to decorate.
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Ledebouria: How to grow and care for silver squill plants
Ledebouria, also known as silver squill, is a colorful houseplant with attractive, lance-shaped leaves heavily mottled in silver and green. The undersides of the leaves have a purplish hue and the foliage emerges from teardrop-shaped bulbs that sit above the growing medium. Gardeners love ledebouria because it’s compact and thrives in average room temperatures with minimal watering. It’s also super easy to propagate so you can get more plants for your collection or to share with friends and family. Keep reading to learn how to care for this popular plant.
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Begonia Gryphon: Advice for growing this cane begonia indoors or out
An eye-catching evergreen perennial that’s often grown as a houseplant, Begonia Gryphon has the “tropical vibe” down pat. With its thick, colorful leaves and unique appearance, it’s a beautiful addition to shady gardens and houseplant collections. The official botanical name of this plant is Begonia x hybrida ‘Gryphon’. Commonly, it is called either the Gryphon Begonia or Begonia Gryphon. Read on to learn both essential and general information about how to care for this plant both indoors and out.
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Bokashi composting: A step-by-step guide to indoor composting
Gardeners know the value of compost, but it can be tricky to find space to produce enough compost for an outdoor garden or even an indoor plant collection. This is where bokashi composting comes in handy. You don’t need much space or equipment to reap the benefits of bokashi composting. In fact, you can even keep a bokashi composting bin conveniently indoors. The bokashi method enables you to turn meat scraps, dairy products, cooked leftovers, and more into usable nutrients for your soil and plants. Also known as bokashi fermentation, this composting process uses beneficial microbes to pickle food waste that isn’t well-suited for traditional composting. Keep reading to learn more about bokashi composting.
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