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How to drill a hole in a ceramic pot for drainage

Have a beautiful pot you want to use – but it has no drainage holes? Here’s how to drill them yourself to avoid soggy roots! I love putting plants in pretty, ceramic containers but nice pots can be so expensive! One of my favorite hacks for getting pots for a bargain is to shop thrift …

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Why is my Calathea sticky under the leaves?

Wondering why is my Calathea sticky under the leaves? Let’s talk about the most common problem + solutions! I have a beautiful peacock calathea that is super finicky and often unhappy. Recently, I realized that the underside of all of the leaves was sticky with a thick sap. Gross! Let’s talk about why this happened …

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Can you use baby wipes to clean plant leaves?

Want to clean your plant leaves? Let’s talk about can you use baby wipes to clean plant leaves! Cleaning your plant leaves is great. It clears up dust, sure, but it also helps your plants better absorb light and stay healthier. Read my whole post about how to clean plant leaves! Today we are going …

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Common pilea problems and how to solve them

Having problems with your pilea peperomioides? Here are some common pilea problems and how to solve them! Pilea AKA chinese money plants are whimsical, interesting little plants with lilypad-like leaves. They are generally easy to care for, but can of course have problems. Let’s chat about common problems with pilea plants and how to fix …

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Why are my fiddle leaf fig leaves turning yellow?

Wondering why your Fiddle Leaf Fig leaves are turning yellow? Let’s troubleshoot this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Fiddle leaf fig plants are beautiful – but finicky. Sometimes it seems like you can sneeze at them and their leaves fall off. However, yellowing leaves are a warning sign from the plant that …

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Why are my pilea leaves turning yellow?

Wondering why your pilea leaves are turning yellow? Let’s troubleshoot this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Pilea (AKA chinese money plant) is a super cute, trendy houseplant. They have a unique shape with lilly pad like leaves. So, if you are starting to have problems with your pilea, it can be a …

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Why are my pothos leaves turning yellow?

Wondering why are my Pothos leaves turning yellow? Let’s diagnose this common problem and get your plant healthy again! Pothos (epipremnum aureum) are a super popular houseplant. They come in many varieties, but what most have in common is that they are super easy to keep happy, grow quickly, and propagate easily too. So, if …

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