The Aroid Base Mix, essential for re-potting a variety of plants, consists of compressed Coco Coir Chips, CalMag, Horticultural Charcoal, Pumice, LECA, and optional Fine Grade Orchid Bark. Mixing this with high-quality potting soil creates a balanced, breathable medium suitable for different plant needs, promoting healthy growth and drainage.
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I absolutely love the textured leaves of Anthurium vetchii. I love them so much, I have four of them! I find vetchii to be one of the easier Anthuriums to care for. It isn’t as fussy as many other Anthuriums can be, and is actually a very easy plant to have in your collection. So…
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Ceropegia woodii also known as String of Hearts or Rosary Vine is a must have in any plant collection! It trails beautifully with adorable little heart shaped leaves. Oftentimes people lump it in with the other “String of’s.” However, it needs to be treated a little differently than the rest. Potting: String of Hearts thrive…
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I think this is the one plant that I hear the most questions about. I’m often reading that they are hard to keep alive and see tons of people saying they have killed theirs. If you know how to care for them, they are actually one of the easiest plants ever to own. Hopefully in…
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There are many ways to propagate plants! Some are easy and others a little more involved. But all can be fun to try out! If you have cuttings to spare, why not experiment to see what works well for you? Taking Cuttings: It’s important to make sure you are taking your cuttings correctly. With most…
Read MoreAlocasia are quickly growing on me. Everyone knows I’m a total Hoya Head! But Alocasia are definitely a close second for me. I love their striking coloring, unique leaf shapes, and interesting textures. They can be a little tricky for beginners, but well worth the effort once you get them figured out! Potting: Alocasia like…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! We are well into spring, day time temps are climbing and everything is growing again! If you are anything like me and your house is bursting with plants…. You may be wondering if and when you can move some of your indoor plants outside… The good news is that…
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I absolutely love Air Plants, but the Tillandsia xerographicas are my favorite by far! They can get quite large, up to 3’ across, and can live upwards of 40+ years! Fun fact! The ones we buy in the store are already around 5 years old! The common name Air Plants can lead to a bit…
Read MoreLet’s talk light. I believe the biggest killer of houseplants is not enough light paired with too frequent watering. When reading the tags it can be pretty confusing because they don’t just say “put it in a window”. They instead say “Bright Indirect Light”. So you’re often left wondering what that even means…. The closer…
Read MoreI am writing this because I have noticed a growing problem in the houseplant community. Plant Flippers/Scalpers… Unlicensed people who go into their local stores, buy out all the inventory of hot plants, then post them for sale on Facebook. I have seen it in my local houseplant groups as well as the national groups.…
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Planted Paradise 