Growing Orchid Cacti: How to Care for Epiphyllums Indoors

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Epiphyllums are large forest cacti that produce incredibly showy, oversized blooms. With their large, flattened stems, these succulent plants are easy to care for, fun to propagate, and stand up well to neglect. Learn more about growing fabulous epiphyllum species and hybrids as houseplants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Fig Plants (Ficus benjamina)

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Weeping figs have a reputation for being fussy, and they’ll shed their leaves at the drop of a hat. But with a little know-how, they make reliable indoor plants that add color and elegance to the home. Learn how to grow and care for your benjamin fig and keep it looking beautiful, with its leaves intact. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Coral Bells (Heuchera)

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Possibly the only foliage plant you’ll need in your garden beds, hardy coral bells provide reliable performance in sun or shade in Zones 4 to 9. Toss in a flower that’s as delicate and light as they come, and you’ve got yourself one wonderful perennial. Learn how to grow and care for heuchera in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Pinstripe Calathea

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Pinstripe plant is a charming and elegant foliage houseplant with striped leaves that can blend with almost any household decor. This prayer plant lifts its leaves every night and lowers them again in the morning. Learn more about how to grow and care for pinstripe plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Jade Plants

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One of the most popular houseplants, succulent jade retains water in its leaves, stems, and roots. This trait allows these plants to thrive on infrequent watering and with little other care. But they do require plenty of bright light and well-draining soil. Our guide shares tips on growing jade indoors.

How to Grow and Care for Fiddle-Leaf Fig

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Fiddle-leaf fig trees make a stunning addition to indoor spaces with their architectural shape. But they can be fussy, and seem to drop their leaves and turn brown at the drop of a hat. Don’t let their finicky nature put you off or turn you into a frustrated plant parent. Learn how to grow Ficus lyrata in this guide.

Learn How to Grow Watch Chain Crassula

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Watch chain crassula, aka rattail cypress, is a succulent species native to Southern Africa. It has dense, short leaves and branching, erect stems that resemble the links in a pocketwatch chain. Low-maintenance and water-wise, it’s easy to grow indoors as a houseplant. Learn how to grow watch chain crassula in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe

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The Kalanchoe genus includes a range of perennial succulents that are hardy in Zones 9-12, depending on the variety. Our guide explains how to grow kalanchoe outdoors in warm areas or indoors as a houseplant. And it’s easily propagated from cuttings, seeds, or plantlets produced on leaf edges. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Crassula Succulents

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A succulent that thrives in low humidity and bright light, crassula is easy to care for as a houseplant or outdoors in Zones 11-12. Species in this genus include the common jade tree, silver dollar plants, baby’s necklace, and worm plant. Learn more about growing and caring for popular crassula varieties in our guide.

How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Prayer Plants

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Stromanthe ‘Triostar’ is a shining star of a houseplant, with its luscious pinks and delicate patterns. This prayer plant’s colorful foliage will grab your attention, rewarding you with a gorgeous display if you provide it with the right care. Keep reading to learn how to grow and care for a ‘Triostar’ prayer plant.

How to Grow and Care for Swiss Cheese Plants (Monstera)

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Swiss cheese plants make an impressive statement in any space with their massive leaves and dramatic fenestration. But these showstoppers aren’t demanding, giving you a lot of showy bang for your buck. This guide will help you to encourage those characteristic leaf holes, and learn how to make your plant climb.

How to Grow and Care for Spider Plants

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The spider plant is loved for its bright foliage and masses of baby plantlets. It’s very resilient, will adapt to different growing conditions, and makes an excellent choice for beginners. And it’s a fast grower, helping you fill your home with greenery quickly. Keep reading to learn more about growing this houseplant.

Growing Hens and Chicks: How to Care for Sempervivum Plants

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Hens and chicks have been a longtime favorite, especially for those gardeners who don’t have a lot of time to tend to their plants. These succulents are eager to grow in the poorest, driest soils, dividing freely to fill those inhospitable places. Learn about growing hens and chicks in our guide. Read more now.

How to Select the Best Houseplant Potting Soil and Containers

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Choosing the right potting soil and container is part of the foundation of exceptional houseplant care. If you choose the wrong pot and medium, you’ll never have a thriving, happy plant. But there are lots of options out there. This guide helps you cut through the confusion to make the best choices for your plant.

Learn How to Grow Bristlecone Pine Trees

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Enchanting and architectural, bristlecone pines captivate with their twisted forms, craggy bark, and remarkable longevity. Native to arid mountain slopes in the western United States, these slow-growing evergreens thrive in dry, rocky soil and full sun. Learn how to grow these iconic trees in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Flapjack Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe luciae)

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The flapjack paddle plant is a striking succulent with vertically stacked foliage that shades to scarlet in bright sunshine. This South African native thrives in an arid climate, making an easy-care houseplant or vibrant addition to xeriscapes and water-wise landscapes. Learn how to grow Kalanchoe luciae in this guide.

How to Grow Tree Philodendron (Split Leaf Philodendron)

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Looking for a big, bold, tropical houseplant? Tree philodendron fits the bill. They produce big leaves, can spread six feet or more, and flourish if you meet their minimal needs for water, fertilizer, and space. Learn to grow and care for this outsize, easy-care foliage plant in this guide. Read more now.

How to Bottom Water Houseplants

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Are you still watering plants from the top with a watering can? Maybe it’s time to try bottom watering. Also known as reverse watering, this technique has some advantages that can result in healthier, happier plants. This guide helps you learn when and why you should use bottom watering, and how to do it the right way.

Vegetable Seeds: Which to Sow Outdoors vs. Indoors?

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Some vegetable seeds should be sowed directly in the garden – while others are more successful when started indoors, and transplanted later. Find a list of which veggies are which, understand the reasons behind these guidelines – and learn about some exceptions you should know about, too. Read on to learn more now.

How to Grow and Care for Forsythia Shrubs

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Forsythia is an early spring flowering woody shrub with bright yellow blossoms on gracefully arching branches. Let it take its own shape, or prune it as desired, for the perfect backdrop to colorful bulbs, or a perimeter hedge. Read on to find all you need to know to cultivate and maintain forsythia in your landscape.

How to Grow Sweet and Tender Red Russian Kale

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Red Russian kale is an heirloom variety with sweet, tender leaves and distinctive purple-red stems. This cultivar matures in 50 days for full-sized leaves or 25 days for baby greens, and its flavor improves after a light frost. Learn how to grow this beautiful and productive variety in your spring or fall garden now.

How to Grow and Care for Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis)

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Phalaenopsis orchids are fantastic. They’re incredibly elegant, yet despite their delicate appearance, they aren’t all that fussy or tender – tougher in fact than most other orchids, and many other plants in general! But they have unique care requirements compared to other common houseplants. Learn more in our guide.

Learn How to Grow Majestic Douglas Fir Trees

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Douglas firs are fast-growing evergreen conifers with distinctive mouse-tail cones and bluish-green needles. These majestic trees feature thick reddish-brown bark that makes them highly fire-resistant, and they develop a narrow, conical growth habit. Learn how to grow these long-lived trees in this guide. Read more now.

How Large Do Beet Roots and Greens Grow?

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Beets come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from tiny one-inch table cultivars to massive sugar and fodder types that can grow six feet long or more. Aboveground, the foliage can be correspondingly sized. Learn all about the sizes of beet roots and leaves to help plan how much space you need in your garden. Read more.

How to Start Annuals Indoors from Seed

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Are you itching to get into the garden, but it’s still too cold outside? Satisfy your craving to play in the dirt by starting seeds indoors. With an egg carton and potting medium, you can grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables to transplant outside when the weather warms. Learn how on Gardener’s Path.

How to Grow and Care for Balloon Cactus

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Balloon cactus (Parodia magnifica) is a compact, slow-growing species with a rounded blue-green body, golden spines, and bright yellow summer flowers. This species is ideal for containers indoors or out, and may form offsets that spread into clusters with age. Learn how to grow balloon cactus in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)

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Rubber tree is often chosen as a houseplant, with its structured branches, colorful varieties, and big, glossy leaves lending interest to modern decor. This tropical tree can reach towering heights of over 100 feet in the wild, but with a little pruning and some mottled sunlight, these robust plants can thrive indoors.

Learn How to Grow Crosby’s Prolific Aloe

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‘Crosby’s Prolific’ is a hybrid aloe cultivar that forms tight clusters of compact rosettes, forming dense colonies spreading via offsets. The narrow green leaves develop vivid red tones in bright sunshine and are lined with translucent teeth. Learn how to grow this low maintenance succulent in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Dumb Cane

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If you’re tired of houseplants that demand lots of attention to keep them healthy, why not grow dumb cane? Dumb canes (Dieffenbachia) are uncomplicated plants that add heaps of color and texture to your interiors without a lot of work on your part. Learn how to grow and care for dumb cane in this guide. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow String of Nickels (Dischidia)

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String of nickels, Dischidia nummularia, is a perennial vine named for its coin-like foliage. The species is native to Australia and Southeast Asia. It is suited to outdoor cultivation in frost-free regions of Zones 10 to 11. Learn how to care for this semi-succulent as an attractive hanging houseplant in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

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Chinese evergreen is appreciated for its long and lush tropical leaves. Choose a cultivar with green foliage, or green brightly variegated with pink, red, or white. An excellent choice for a houseplant, it tolerates low light and needs little maintenance. Read on and discover how to grow your own Chinese evergreen now.

How to Grow and Care for Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

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Spiderwort (Tradescantia), aka wandering dude, is an ideal houseplant for beginner gardeners. The long, trailing foliage may be shades of green, purple, or variegated, depending on the cultivar. It grows quickly and looks gorgeous in hanging baskets. Learn how to grow spiderwort in this guide. Read more now.

Make Soothing Herbal Tea for Coughs, Colds, and the Flu

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Why suffer through the miserable symptoms of a cough, cold, or the flu when you can find fast relief with an easy-to-make batch of soothing herbal tea? Prepared with fresh, natural ingredients, you can start feeling better in just 10 minutes with a steaming mugful of this brew. Read the step-by-step guide now.

Learn How to Grow Nerve Plants (Fittonia)

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Nerve plants (Fittonia) are compact tropical perennials with foliage that features bold veins in white, pink, or red against deep green backgrounds. These low-growing plants reach just three to eight inches tall, making them ideal for small spaces. Learn how to grow these striking plants in this guide. Read more now.

Jade Plant Not Blooming? 7 Common Causes

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Jade plants produce delicate white or pink flowers in late winter, but many indoor specimens never bloom as Crassula ovata needs certain environmental conditions to trigger blooming. Learn about the seven most common reasons why jade houseplants fail to bloom and what to do about them in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Hellebores, the Winter-to-Spring Sensation

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If you’re looking for unique perennial flowers, hybrid hellebores are for you. Also known as Lenten roses, they’re perfect for moist, shady locations in the garden, and reward with cheerful blossoms in late winter and early spring. Learn how to cultivate these evergreen early bloomers in this guide. Read more now.

Combat Cold Season Naturally with Herbs and Plants from the Garden

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Herbs, flowers, and fruits have been used for millennia to provide natural, wholesome relief from the discomfort of cold and flu symptoms – and many can be grown in your own garden. Join us now for a look at some of the most popular and easily grown plant-based medicinals to combat cold season naturally with herbs.

Conifer Confusion: How to Identify Pine, Spruce, and Fir Trees

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It’s easy to be confused by conifer species. Identifying pine, spruce, and fir trees can be tricky at first, but learning the key differences becomes easier with practice. Learn how to distinguish these common conifers by examining the needles and cones as well as growth habits and shape in this guide. Read more now.

15 of the Best Fast-Growing Shade Trees for Your Yard

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Shade trees are natural climate control for your home and yard. They offer protection from the light and heat of the sun and can serve as a buffer against strong, cold winds that whip heat away from the house. Discover 15 of the best fast-growing shade trees for your landscape in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Persian Shield

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Are you looking for a vibrant new plant for the house or garden that’s a cut above the rest? Consider Persian shield, a unique tropical variety with amazing, iridescent purple leaves. Learn all about this exceptional tropical plant in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Norfolk Island Pine, Your Living Christmas Tree

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Norfolk Island pine trees offer elegant symmetry with tiered branches of soft, bright green needles forming a classic pyramid shape. This tropical conifer adapts beautifully to indoor life, growing five to eight feet tall in containers. Find out how to grow Norfolk Island pine indoors in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Split Rock Plants

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Split rock plant (Pleiospilos nelii) is a compact succulent from South Africa that looks like a stone that’s been cracked open. Its thick, rounded leaves sit close to the ground with a deep fissure down the middle, and in winter it produces large daisy-like flowers. Learn how to grow split rock plants in this guide.

How to Make Your Own Terrariums: Mini Landscapes for any Decor

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Terrariums are miniature indoor gardens created in transparent containers using layers of gravel, charcoal, moss, and soil. These self-contained ecosystems support moisture-loving plants in closed containers or cacti and succulents in open vessels. Learn how to create your own themed arrangements in this guide. Read more.

Learn How to Grow Ruffled Fan Palm (Vanuatu Fan Palm)

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The ruffled aka Vanuatu fan palm (Licuala grandis) features stunning circular fronds with distinctive pleated texture. Native to Vanuatu in the South Pacific, it brings a dramatic architectural element to spaces that can accommodate its impressive foliage. Learn how to grow ruffled fan palms in this guide. Read more now.

Black Spots on Jade Plants: 5 Causes and How to Fix Them

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Black spots on your jade plant leaves? These tough succulents can develop spots from overwatering, sunburn, fungal diseases, cold damage, or pest problems. Most plants recover completely when you identify and address the underlying issue. Learn about 5 common causes and how to address them in this guide. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow Black Prince Echeveria

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Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ is a striking succulent with nearly black leaves arranged in rosettes. It reaches four to six inches tall and produces red flowers in late fall. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, mixed succulent arrangements, and as an edging plant. Learn how to grow Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ in this guide.

13 of the Best Forsythia Varieties for Glorious Spring Color

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Forsythia is a deciduous shrub with bright yellow flowers that have become synonymous with spring. One of the earliest shrubs to bloom, it is sure to chase the winter blues away. Learn about 13 of the best forsythia varieties and choose your favorites, for sturdy plants that will reward with vivid color. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Arrowhead Vine

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Arrowhead plants are tough, and they’re some of the hardest houseplants to kill. But that sturdiness doesn’t come at the expense of beauty – they are available in an array of colors and leaf patterns. Plus, they’re versatile and can be used in dish gardens, terrariums, and hanging pots. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Anthurium Houseplants

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Anthurium houseplants produce long-lasting, colorful spathes in shades of red, pink, white, and coral that can persist for weeks or months. These tropical plants require less maintenance than most flowering houseplants and adapt well to indoor conditions. Learn how to grow and care for anthuriums in this guide. Read more.

35 Favorite Poinsettia Varieties for Your Home

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From red to pink to green to yellow, poinsettias are available in a wide array of vibrant hues and a dazzling choice of intriguing patterns. We’ve made a list of 35 of our favorite poinsettia varieties including those in traditional holiday colors, and others that offer unique alternatives. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

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Lucky bamboo is not a true bamboo, but a type of dracaena in the asparagus family. From its native Africa, it made its way to ancient Asia, where it became a symbol of good fortune and a facilitator of the harmonious practice of feng shui. Read on to learn all about lucky bamboo and how you can grow your own indoors.

How to Grow and Care for ZZ Plants

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia is an incredibly resilient houseplant that requires very little water, light, or maintenance. If you are new to houseplants or simply too busy to devote a lot of time to gardening, this is the plant for you. Continue reading for an in-depth guide to growing and caring for ZZ plants indoors.

How to Grow and Care for Aluminum Plants (Watermelon Pilea)

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Aluminum plants, aka watermelon pilea, are tropical perennials with abundant clumping green foliage that is richly textured and accented by streaks of silver. Ideal for growing indoors in bright, indirect light, this foliage plant requires moderate maintenance and is an elegant addition to the home or office. Read more.

27 of the Best Echeveria Varieties

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With unique rosettes ranging in colors from icy blue to dusty plum, echeveria succulents are easy-care, frost-tender perennials that thrive in lean soil and arid conditions, making them an excellent choice for containers, xeriscape gardens, and as houseplants. Learn about 27 of the best echeveria varieties in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Panda Plants

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Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a succulent species for Zones 11 and 12 that also makes an exceptional houseplant. It has fuzzy foliage edged in brown, for a rich two-tone look. A striking addition to succulent collections, it also makes an eye-catching standalone specimen. Learn how to grow your own in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Crassula ‘Gollum’ (E.T. Fingers)

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‘Gollum’ jade is a cultivar of Crassula ovata with tubular leaves that flare into suction-cup-like tips, often tinged with red. Also known as finger jade, Shrek’s ears, and E.T. fingers, it’s compact, slow-growing, and ideal for growing indoors. Learn how to grow and care for ‘Gollum’ in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Gloxinia

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Gloxinia is a flowering perennial from Brazil related to the African violet. It is suited to outdoor cultivation in Zones 11 to 12 and also makes an outstanding houseplant. Showy funnel-shaped flowers in purple, red, or white hues bloom above a rosette of fuzzy foliage. Learn how to grow gloxinia indoors in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

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Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) is a tall, long-lived conifer with lacy evergreen foliage and reddish-brown bark, commonly grown as a specimen tree or privacy hedge. It thrives in cool, moist climates with part shade and wet soil. Learn more about growing and caring for this tree in this guide. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow Solomon’s Seal

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An easy-care perennial, Solomon’s seal has elegant arching stems, pretty foliage, and sweetly scented bell-like flowers in spring. The cold-hardy rhizomes spread slowly into attractive colonies that are ideal for moist or dry shade gardens and woodland settings. Learn how to plant and grow Polygonatum in this guide.

What Is the Best Potting Mix for Christmas Cactus?

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If you grow Christmas cactus, the time may come when it needs repotting, and that means you’ll need an appropriate potting mix. There are many products available for cacti, but the ingredients vary. Learn what essential elements are required for healthy growth, and how to make your own perfect potting mix. Read more now.

19 of the Best Dwarf Conifers for Small Gardens

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Dwarf conifers bring year-round texture, color, and structure to even the smallest gardens. Whether you need a bold focal point, a soft ground cover, or something sculptural for a rock garden, there’s a low-maintenance option to suit nearly any space or style. Learn about 19 of the best dwarf conifers in this guide.

Learn How to Grow Flaming Sword Bromeliads (Vriesea)

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Flaming sword is the common name for select species and hybrids of Vriesea, tropical bromeliads with sword-like floral bracts and decorative foliage. These adaptable plants thrive in bright, indirect light and bring lasting color to indoor spaces or shaded gardens. Learn how to grow flaming sword in this guide.

23 of the Most Fabulous Types of Epiphyllums to Grow at Home

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Epiphyllums are forest cacti that exhibit a dazzling assortment of flower colors and shapes, on both compact plants and prodigious growers. With their luxuriant foliage and extravagant blooms, species plants and hybrids are delights to discover. Learn about 23 of the most fabulous types of epiphyllums to grow at home.

How to Winterize Your Herb Garden

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Protecting heat-loving herbs through the short days and cold temperatures of winter is a smart move that results in the return of healthy, vibrant plants in spring. Learn which plants to bring indoors and which can stay outside with the right protection. In a few simple steps, learn how to winterize your herb garden.

How to Grow and Care for Lithops Living Stone Plants

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Ultra drought-tolerant, living stones are intriguing succulents. These fleshy plants mimic rocks to survive and thrive in tough locations. However, their surprising resilience in nature means they have special needs when grown as houseplants. Learn all about lithops and how to care for them in this guide. Read more now.

17 of the Best Dwarf Japanese Maple Varieties

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Want to create a massive impact in a minimum amount of space? Look no further than dwarf Japanese maples. This guide reveals 17 of the best options, from laceleaf weeping types to upright green leaf cultivars that make a dramatic statement in a tiny package. All of these top picks stay under about 10 feet tall.

How to Prevent and Treat Yucca Frost Damage

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When yuccas are grown in a cold climate, it may be tough for these plants to make it through the winter unscathed. In this guide to caring for winter-injured yucca plants, you’ll learn how to help a frost-damaged specimen the right way as well as how to prevent cold injury and frost damage in the future. Read more now.

11 of the Best Red Japanese Maples for Your Garden

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Red Japanese maples stand out against all the green in the garden with their bright coloring. Plus, the scarlet hue really brings out the unique shape of the lobes and serration of the leaves. Learn about 11 of the toughest, brightest, and most gorgeous red Japanese maple varieties for your landscape in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Fishbone (Zig Zag) Cactus

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Fishbone cactus (Disocactus anguliger) brings sculptural flair to indoor spaces with its zigzagging stems and fragrant night-blooming flowers. A favorite for hanging baskets, this epiphytic cactus thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Learn how to grow ric rac aka zig zag cactus in this guide. Read more.

Learn How to Grow and Care for Old Man Cactus

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For texturally-rich vertical interest among your succulent houseplants, consider introducing old man cactus. Covered in cascading hairlike white spines, this column-shaped desert species matures slowly. It requires a bright location, little moisture, and occasional maintenance. Learn how to grow old man cactus now.

Learn How to Grow Zebra Grass

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Zebra grass is a clump-forming ornamental with green leaves marked by bold, horizontal gold bands, giving it a striped appearance. It thrives in full sun, tolerates a variety of well-draining soils, and sends up tall plumes in late summer. Learn how to grow Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Haworthia

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Haworthias are succulents suited for outdoor growing in Zones 9 to 11 or as houseplants elsewhere. Most form rosettes featuring distinctive bumps, bristles, ridges, or stripes. Some species have translucent “windows” that enhance photosynthesis. Discover how to grow these favorites indoors in this guide. Read more now.

How to Deal with Japanese Maple Winter Dieback

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Japanese maples are fairly sturdy trees that can live a long time but they can suffer from winter dieback. When temperatures rise and fall repeatedly, especially coupled with desiccating winds, it can seriously harm your plants. Learn all about dealing with and preventing winter damage in Japanese maples in this guide.

35 of the Best Hanging and Trailing Succulents and Cacti

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Cacti and succulents that trail over a planter’s edge create a beautiful vision of floral bounty. But not all of these plants have the same care needs – and each of them has a different visual appeal. Keep reading to discover 35 of the best hanging and trailing cacti and succulents and choose your favorites!

How to Grow and Care for Christmas Carol Aloe

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Christmas Carol aloe has green leaves with red accents and is shaped like a star. This easygoing succulent is suitable for growing outdoors in Zones 9 to 11 and as a houseplant. Use the leaves to soothe minor burns or let it shine as part of your festive holiday decor. Learn how to grow Christmas Carol aloe in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Christmas Cactus

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With its bright and colorful blossoms, Christmas cactus is a gorgeous houseplant to brighten your decor during the holidays. To make sure this succulent produces vivid flowers year after year it will need the right conditions. Learn more about growing and caring for Christmas cactus in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Baseball Plant (Euphorbia obesa)

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The baseball plant (Euphorbia obesa) is a water-wise, South African succulent with a rounded form and stitch-like ridges. It is well-suited to outdoor rock gardens or xeriscapes in Zones 9 to 12 and performs reliably as a houseplant. Learn how to grow and care for baseball euphorbia in this guide. Read more now.

17 of the Best Flowering Houseplants to Brighten Up Your Home

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Houseplants add a calm and soothing ambience to our homes, with lush foliage, pretty shapes, and interesting textures. And types that flower add an exciting bonus with bright colors and even sweet perfume. For an attractive, bold punch to enliven your interiors, discover 17 of our favorite flowering houseplants. Read more.

Learn How to Grow Topsy Turvy Echeveria

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Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ is a striking, sculptural succulent with curled, silver-blue leaves that form a tight rosette. It thrives in bright light and well-draining soil with minimal care, making it a good choice for containers indoors or outside in warm climates. Learn how to grow Topsy Turvy in this guide. Read more now.

21 of the Best Houseplants for Bright Light

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Bright-light, sun-loving houseplants range from desert to tropical species and grow best near south- and east-facing windows with abundant light. If you have sunny rooms in your home, you have the perfect opportunity to keep your green thumb honed year-round. Read on for 21 of the best bright-light-loving houseplants.

17 of the Most Fragrant Plants to Grow Indoors

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If you love sweet-smelling flowers and aromatic herbs, why not bring the fragrance of the outdoors into your indoor spaces? In this roundup, we introduce 17 of the most fragrant plants with aromatic flowers or scented foliage, all of which make stunning additions to your houseplant collection. Read more now.

Growing Peperomias: How to Care for Radiator Plants

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Get ready to meet peperomias! These unfussy and diverse houseplants come in multiple growth habits, sizes, and foliage shapes and colors. They’re undemanding, and bring greenery into your space without asking for much in return. Learn how to plant, propagate, and care for radiator plants in this guide. Read more now.

The Best Tall Houseplants: 25 Tree-Like Plants to Grow Indoors

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Want to add an elegant tree to your decor? Are you yearning for a tropical or evergreen indoor forest? Or do you simply want to make a dramatic statement in your space? One of these impressive houseplants will do the job. Our roundup includes 25 of the best tall, tree-like houseplant species for the home. Read more.

How to Grow Ming Aralia (Polyscias fruticosa)

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If you’re looking for an indoor tropical tree consider ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa), a broadleaf evergreen with deeply serrated foliage, multiple trunks, and an upright growth habit. Suited to outdoor cultivation in Zones 11 to 12, it makes an attractive houseplant. Learn how to grow ming aralia in this guide.

How to Plant and Grow Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)

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Broccoli rabe is a cool season veggie that will spice up your spring or fall harvest with its compelling flavor profile. It’s easy to sow directly from seed and is a fast grower, so when planning a diverse assortment of leafy greens for your homestead or garden, don’t forget tasty rapini. Keep reading to learn more.

When to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs

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Many of our spring-blooming flowers sprout from bulbs planted in the fall. Favorites like crocus, daffodil, and tulip must spend the winter beneath the cold ground, storing energy for their debut when warm weather returns. Read on to find out how late you can plant bulbs in the fall for a spectacular spring display.

How to Grow and Care for Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily)

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An easy-care perennial, red hot poker features lush blades of grass-like leaves and stately, torch-like flowers in fiery shades of orange, red, and yellow with a tropical vibe. They’re actually cold hardy plants that are unfussy and drought resistant. Learn how to grow and care for red hot poker in this guide. Read more.

25 of the Best Rose of Sharon Varieties

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Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a perennial shrub that offers reliable summer and fall blooms in a wide range of sizes, colors, and forms. Many modern cultivars are sterile and easy to maintain, making them suitable for any landscape. Discover 25 of the best rose of Sharon varieties in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Juniper

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Hardy, reliable, and surprisingly multi-purpose, juniper shrubs are garden staples for a reason. They can stand up to brutal environmental conditions like drought and heat while providing food, medicine, and alluring visual impact. Learn how to grow this outstanding plant in your garden in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Money Tree Plants (Pachira)

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Money tree, aka Guiana or Malabar chestnut, is a tropical species for Zones 10 to 12. Elsewhere, it is a popular houseplant often sold with decoratively braided trunks. Cultural requirements include bright, indirect sunlight and consistently moist, well-draining soil. Discover how to grow money tree plants in this guide.

Clematis Winter Care: Protect Your Vines from Freezing and Frost

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Clematis vines add long-lasting beauty to the garden from spring to fall. But not all varieties can survive freezing temperatures and some require a bit of protection to make it through cold snaps and hard frosts. Discover how to provide winter care for the different types of clematis in this guide. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow Dyckia Bromeliads

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Dyckia plants are low-maintenance bromeliads. Their stiff, spiny leaves form compact rosettes that work well in rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers, or as houseplants. These plants handle heat, drought, and poor soil without complaint and enjoy bright light. Learn how to grow dyckia in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Parsley in Winter

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If you mourn the loss of garden-fresh herbs with the arrival of cold weather, take heart. There are a few that still continue to produce leaves in winter, and parsley’s one of them – so you can enjoy the fresh taste in your favorite recipes all year. Learn how to grow parsley in winter in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Spathoglottis (Ground) Orchids

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Spathoglottis are easy-going terrestrial species that are also known as purple or ground orchids. The flowers are available in a variety of colors including colors, like white, yellow, red, pink, purple, and cream, depending on the species or hybrid. Learn how to grow Spathoglottis orchids in this guide. Read more now.

How to Lift Dahlias for Winter Storage

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Dahlias are spectacular, long-lasting flowers that add reliable color to the late season garden. But these plants are frost tender and don’t like wet feet. They need to lifted for winter storage and benefit from having their tubers divided in spring. Learn how to lift and store your dahlias during winter in this guide.

Learn How to Grow Your Own Morel Mushrooms

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Morel mushrooms are prized for their nutty, earthy flavor but are difficult to cultivate. These fungi require specific moisture levels, temperature conditions, and substrate to fruit successfully. Results are unpredictable, and it can take up to five years before fruiting. Learn how to grow morel mushrooms in this guide.

How to Overwinter Hot Pepper Plants

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Hot peppers are typically grown as annuals, but did you know that you can overwinter these perennial plants for a larger harvest next season? With the right preparation, you can keep your favorite varieties dormant in the winter months and they’ll come back healthy in spring. Learn how to winterize hot pepper plants.

How to Grow and Care for Fraser Fir Trees

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Are you looking for a beautiful evergreen with soft needles and a heavenly fragrance? How about one with the classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape? Fraser firs have all that and more in a stellar package that adds year-round texture and interest to the garden. Learn all about how to grow these conifers in this guide.

How to Manage Frost Damage in the Fall Vegetable Garden

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When the thermometer takes a sudden dive, you may wake up to a vegetable garden coated with frost. Some crops can tolerate it, but others are ruined instantly. Learn about the hardiness of vegetables, what to do when frost is in the forecast, and how to deal with the damage that may occur in this guide. Read more now.

23 of the Best Types of Orchids to Grow as Houseplants

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Featuring fascinating flowers, many orchids can be grown indoors as houseplants. When you make your pick you’ll want your selection to be gorgeous, but also well-suited to your growing conditions. Which to choose? Learn about 23 different types of orchids to grow indoors and find your perfect match now. Read more.