Venus fly traps are fascinating, aren’t they? These carnivorous plants use their color and scent to lure prey closer, then snap shut at a moment’s notice. Then, they consume the insect over the course of several hours. That may sound gruesome, but as a house plant, it’s great for keeping fruit fly populations down! Best...

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Mini roses are perfect for small spaces! Whether you prefer to keep them outside on your patio or balcony, along a walkway to your home, or inside an apartment, this tiny plant option is a beautiful choice for just about any space. Read on for a miniature roses care guide that’s easy enough for beginners...

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Small-scale living doesn’t mean that you have to give up your green thumb! As long as you have a window in your space and access to water, you can grow plants. Honestly. If you’re looking for ideas to green up your RV, van, loft, or micro home, read on! We have 8 gorgeous tiny house...

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Some of my most favorite plants are foliage plants, naturally destined for shadier areas of the garden. From the view of decorative foliage plants, the great fern is one of the main contributors. They possess an extraordinary diversity in form, size, growth habit, complexity and color range, which no other class of plant equals. Read...

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The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is a very popular houseplant. Even if you’ve never grown one, you’re probably already familiar with the plant’s bright, tubular flowers. These also make unique gifts around the holidays, and are spectacular alternatives to poinsettias or holly. Read on to learn more about this colorful house plant, and how to cultivate...

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Poinsettias may be some of the most iconic flowers of Christmastime, but they’re also highly overrated. Luckily, there are plenty of other cool-season choices. Here are 24 gorgeous Christmas plants you can use to brighten up your home this year that aren’t poinsettias. 1. Mistletoe This lovely plant has long been associated with Christmastime. As...

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When many people hear the word cactus, they immediately envision something like a saguaro or prickly pear. Unlike a traditional cactus plant, however, the orchid cactus doesn’t have any prickly stickers or thorns. This stunning flowering plant does come from the cactus family, but has no thorns, and offers arguably the most beautiful flowers on...

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Keeping plants in your sleeping area isn’t just a great idea for aesthetic reasons. In fact, bedroom plants can actually help you sleep better! Some are known to purify the air, while others offer delightful aromatherapy benefits. Read on to discover 10 houseplants to add to your bedroom this weekend! Bedroom Plants can Help Poor...

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The Euphorbia tirucalli is one of over two thousand splendid and diverse plant life within the Euphorbiaceae family. This widespread family of stem succulents has evolved over time to develop characteristics similar to cacti. This clever plant adaptation has enabled this genus to survive in some of the harshest of natural habitats. It’s why they...

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The mother-in-law plant isn’t just excellent for beginners: it’s also extremely easy to propagate. Although there are various ways you can complete the process, we’ll show you the easiest ways to propagate yours. We’ll also tell you everything you need to know about selecting and caring for your plant before setting out step-by-step instructions you...

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