Bring A Dying Pothos Plant Back To Life

 

Photo source:  Hunker.com

"If that easy-to-care-for pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum) that used to spill over your bookcase with lush green vines has been looking a little bedraggled lately, you may be wondering if this reliable plant has come to the end of its life span, or if there is anything you can do to revive it. Despite being one of the best plants for beginners due to its unfussy needs and ability to thrive under the care of even novice gardeners, pothos can start to fade if you are getting some of its basic care wrong."  Comment  from Hunker.com

Love this plant!  It grows wild in my yard like a weed.  I have also grown it as a houseplant with great results.  Any plant will eventually die with improper care.  This article is excellent to find out the correct way to care for the pothos.

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Spider Plant Care UPDATED

 

Photo source:  Garden Betty

"If you’ve ever grown a spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) before, you probably understand exactly why this is such a classic houseplant. It’s easy to grow, decorative, pet-safe and pretty much propagates itself. What more could a houseplant enthusiast ask for?"  Comment from Garden Betty

Spider plants are beautiful when grown in hanging pots putting out the runners. 

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How to Grow and Care for a Spider Plant from Martha Stewart

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Holiday Cactus Growing Guide UPDATED

 

Photo source: Birds and Blooms

"A holiday cactus is a festive treat for gardeners. This easy-care houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving." - comment from Birds and Blooms

This beautiful cactus can also be grown outdoors in a subtropical climate.  We used to grow them in hanging pots for the carport jungle.

Click here to go to the article page on Birds and Blooms for everything you want to know about Christmas Cactus.

Click here to go to an article on Garden Betty's blog entitled "How to Care for Christmas Cactus Year-Round So It Can Live 100 Years (Seriously!)

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The Complete (And Easy!) Guide to Snake Plant Care

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Snake plants are known by many names: mother-in-law’s tongue, good luck plant or golden bird’s nest. But no matter what you call it, they are a hardy, easy-to-grow houseplant that’s great for beginners."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

This is one of those plants that grows wild in my yard.  And to propagate, I snip off a leaf and cut it into 2 inch pieces and put into the soil.  It is as easy that!  They are tough and make it through the worst of conditions.

Click here to go to the Birds and Blooms article and get advice on all the needs of the snake plant . . . watering, light, soil, fertilizer and more.

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The #1 Reason Houseplant Leaves Turn Yellow & The Instant Fix

 

Photo source:  Rural Sprout

"It’s always one or two leaves, which makes the whole thing even more confusing. The rest of your plant looks okay, but, hey, look, this one here and that one there are yellow. What gives? Believe it or not, there’s a simple explanation, and it’s usually an easy fix."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article to find out why this happens and what to do about it.

https://www.ruralsprout.com/yellow-houseplant-leaves/

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Things Everyone With An African Violet Should Know

 

Photo source:  Rural Sprout

"These beautiful plants are some of the easiest plants to grow; they’re incredibly collectible and affordable. However, there are a few things you need to know beyond their basic care and feeding if you want them to thrive."

I started gardening when I was a child, out there getting my hands dirty with my dad.  But I have not stopped learning even with all the years of gardening experience.  There is always something to learn, that is the secret to growing beautiful plants, keep learning.  This article from Rural Sprout will teach you what you need to know.

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Grow Ginger As A Houseplant – And Have Fresh Ginger All Year Long

 

Photo Source:  ThisIsMyGarden.com

This article had me wondering if I could use my spiral ginger roots for use in the kitchen.  When I did a little research I discovered that I can.  That is good news since they grow like weeds in my yard year after year.  So I guess this article is for all types of gingers.  Good news.  I will try using my roots for cooking.

Click here to read Jim and Mary's article from ThisIsMyGarden.com to read more about growing ginger as a houseplant.

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