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Everything you need to know about propagating Calathea plants at home If you are a fan of houseplants, there is a good chance you have noticed a Calathea before. Also called bean plants or rattlesnake plants, these tropical beauties have dark foliage with light splashes of red, yellow or silver ...

Everything you need to know about when and how to prune your snake plant Although snake plants are not known for their unruly nature, they sometimes go a little out of control. Pruning your snake plant can help tame the size and shape as well as remove damaged leaves. However, ...

Despite the fact that succulents are touted as some of the easiest plants to grow in your home, they can actually be tricky little devils to keep alive. Trust me I know! Sometimes, for what may seem like no reason at all, they begin to wither and die, and with ...

Most plants thrive in soil—some, however, can actually begin their life cycle in water, through a process called propagation. According to Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden, this method results in a clone of a parent plant. “You take cuttings from an established herb or vegetable plant and place the cuttings in water,” ...

Have you caught the potted plant? See our list of favorite potted plants that are easy to care for and find the right one for your indoor space. What makes one houseplant easier than another? All potted plants on our list are easy to care for and largely foolproof. Nevertheless, ...

Less water, less light and less hassle. If you’re like most people, you do not have time to constantly enjoy your plants, but you love the character and style that houseplants give to indoor environments. You may not have the perfect sunny window? No worries. Plants with leaf color or ...

During the summer, plants can keep your house cool. Through the pores of their leaves, called stomata, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which they use for photosynthesis. Then, through the same pores, they release water. The process is called evapotranspiration and cools the plant just as transpiration cools ...