Houseplants
How to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe
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Kalanchoe plants are versatile and easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners or those looking to add an attractive succulent to their collection.

How to Grow and Care For the Inch Plant
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The Inch Plant is forgiving and adaptable, making it a perfect companion for busy or forgetful plant lovers. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to water, feed, propagate, and place your Inch Plant for it to thrive. Get ready to give your space a natural splash of color and learn the simple steps to keep your Inch Plant happy and healthy.

Houseplants You Can Grow in Water
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In this article, we’ll explore various houseplants that can be grown in water. You’ll discover how to successfully create an indoor water garden, which plants to choose, and how to care for them.

How to Make Your Snake Plant Flower
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To encourage your snake plant to flower, it is essential to provide proper lighting, adequate watering, and appropriate fertilization. These factors will help support the overall health of the plant and create the ideal conditions for blooming. By taking the right measures and understanding your snake plant’s needs, you can potentially enjoy the rare sight of its stunning flowers.

How to Care for the Quirky Pickle Plant
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Caring for the quirky pickle plant is quite simple. With a few basic steps, your plant will thrive. These succulents, known as Delosperma echinatum, are easy to maintain and can make a unique addition to any indoor garden.

How often do you water ferns
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The frequency with which a fern needs to be watered will vary between species, and also be heavily impacted by the conditions the plant is growing in, and the local climate. As a general rule, ferns will need around 2 inches of rainfall each week to remain healthy, which equates to a generous watering once a week in a moderate climate. 

Plants that grow from leaves
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Growing plants from leaves can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it allows you to expand your plant family without spending any money. In this article, we explore which plants are easy to grow from leaves.

When to transplant ferns
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Ferns are perennial plants that can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on the variety you have. If you need to transplant a potted fern to a larger container, or move a fern from one site on your property to another, then it’s important to understand how to successfully transplant ferns, and when is the best time to transplant ferns. Trying to dig up and move a fern at the wrong time can result in significant damage to the plant, and even cause it to die. Here we reveal the key tips you need to know for transplanting any type of fern.

Plants that Like to Be Root Bound
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Some plants actually prefer to be rootbound, and they will perform better in these conditions. In some cases, you can actually cause the plant damage by repotting it unnecessarily. 

Ferns for pots in full sun
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Ferns are famed for thriving in damp and dark woodland areas, giving gardeners the ability to brighten up shady spots with lush green foliage. However, there are a number of ferns which will not only tolerate, but actually flourish in full sun conditions, which we will explore below.

Ferns for Zone 6
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If you’re looking for a fern suitable for growing in zone 6, then ferns that are native to your region will work best since they are accustomed to the local climate and the conditions of the soil. This includes the Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum), the Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), and the Giant Wood Fern (Dryopteris goldieana).

Types of ferns
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Ferns are one of the oldest types of plants on the planet, with fern fossils dating back as far as 360 million years. There are a huge range of ferns still alive today, growing in a variety of climates and habitats all over the world. Estimates indicate that there are between 10,000 and 15,000 different types of ferns. Here we take a closer look at some of the most popular ferns amongst gardeners.