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Plant Mom Care
by montserrat diaz
Plant mom care is a website dedicated to teaching people how to care for and grow healthy houseplants.
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Best Peperomia Varieties to Grow at Home
The attractive Peperomia species are largely indigenous to the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America consisting of more than 1,500 species that are popularly cultivated these days. These vigorous plants mostly have thick and fleshy leaves that help the plants tolerate drought in most cases. Blog...
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Philodendron Varieties Comprehensive Houseplant Guide
There are around 450 varieties of philodendrons in the world. These popular tropical plants are typically categorized by growing habits – upright or climbing, available in numerous colors, textures, and sizes, and, best of all, very easy to grow. Most of the varieties generally prefer partial…
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Pothos Varieties: Houseplant Collection
Several different varieties and cultivars of Pothos have been developed by horticulturists from one particular variety, Epipremnum aureum. These evergreen plants belong to the Araceae aroid family and most have thick, waxy, cordate leaves in many different variations and color variations of…
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Alocasia Varieties: To Grow Indoors
Alocasia plants are popular for their stunning and distinctive foliage. This perennial genus with tuberous or rhizomatous roots has broad cordate or arrowhead-shaped, textured leaves that can have either flat or wavy edges and have distinct cream-colored veining that provides good contrast…
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Types of Fern Varieties For Your Indoor and Outdoor Garden
Ferns have existed for millions of years – they flourished long before dinosaurs roamed Earth. There are approximately 10,400 species of ferns largely found in wet environments, with around 70 percent of the species thriving in tropical areas and the rest in temperate climates — although a few...
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Types Of Ficus Trees You’ll Love
Ficus is a genus with more than 850 varieties of trees, commonly called figs or fig trees, they are endemic throughout tropical areas, with a few species growing in temperate zones. Many put out aerial roots and have a distinctive shape or growing habit. F. carica is a species indigenous to...
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How to Care For Begonias Plants
Begonia is succulent flowering perennials belonging to the largest flowering plant genus of the Begoniaceae family, consisting of more than 2,000 diverse species. These plants are indigenous to humid subtropical and tropical environments of Asia, Africa, and South America. Some species are...
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How to Care For Alocasia Zebrina (Elephant Ears)
Alocasia Zebrina or Elephant Ears is a tropical plant originally from Southeast Asia but has gained worldwide popularity as an indoor cultivar. It can become invasive when it is cultivated outdoors. While its huge green leaves are the most dominant feature, it’s mainly appreciated for its unique...
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Purple Wandering Jew (Tradescantia, Zebrina Pendula) Care
Tradescantia zebrina, formerly Zebrina pendula, a perennial spiderwort variety, is sometimes called inch plant, but it’s more frequently called wandering jew, sharing that name with its closely related varieties Tradescantia fluminensis and Tradescantia pallida, though it has recently been called...
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Variegated Purple Heart Plant Care
Tradescantia pallida (Setcreasea pallida) or Purple Heart is an evergreen species of spiderwort and is indigenous to northeast Mexico. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/variegated-purple-heart-plant-tradescantia-pallida/ Follow us https://www.pinterest.com/plantmomcare/...
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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula) Care And Growing Guide
Dionaea muscipula or the Venus flytrap, an indigenous subtropical species of carnivorous plants from the east coast wetlands of the US. It is related to the sundew and the waterwheel plants belonging to the Droseraceae family. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/venus-flytrap-dionaea-muscipula/...
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Haworthia Succulent Care And Growing Guide
Haworthia comprises a large group of small succulents from the Asphodeloideae (Aloe) subfamily. They are indigenous to Southern Africa, with most varieties coming from South Africa, with some varieties found in countries neighboring South Africa. The genre is named in honor of Adrian Haworth, a...
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Calathea Makoyana (Peacock Plant) Care And Growing Guide
Goeppertia makoyana (Calathea makoyana), also called peacock plant, is a perennial evergreen plant species belonging to the Goeppertia genus from the Marantaceae family and is indigenous to Brazil. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/calathea-vittata-peacock-plant/ Merch...
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Calathea Medallion (Roseopicta) Care And Growing Guide
Calathea roseopicta ‘medallion’, is a perennial tropical plant indigenous to the Amazon rainforests of South America, growing under dense shade beneath the trees. It is from the Marantaceae family and is related to the Marantas group of prayer-plants, but is not a true prayer plant as it doesn’t...
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How to Care For a Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans)
Chamaedorea elegans or neanthe bella palm/parlor palm is indigenous to the Central American rainforests and belongs in the Arecaceae family of the Chamaedorea genera. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/parlor-palm/ Merch https://store.plantmomcare.com Follow us...
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Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) Care And Growing Guide
Aspidistra elatior or cast iron plant, indigenous to Taiwan and Kuroshima, Uji and Suwanosejima islands of south Japan, is a perennial flowering plant species of the Asparagaceae family. It’s an evergreen rhizomatous plant growing almost 3 feet tall and wide, with dark green glossy leaves 12–20...
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How to Care For a Meyer Lemon Tree (Citrus × Meyeri)
Citrus × meyeri, Meyer lemon, is a citrus fruit plant indigenous to China. It’s a hybrid cross between a mandarin/pomelo and citron. Mature trees grow to 10 feet tall with dark green glossy leaves. There’s a dwarf version that grows about 7 feet high, but if the plant grows in a pot, it will grow...
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Stromanthe Sanguinea (Stromanthe Tricolor) Care & Growing Guide
Stromanthe sanguinea or stromanthe tricolor is a slow-growing, a perennial tropical plant indigenous to the rainforests of Brazil and is part of the Marantaceae (prayer plant) family. It’s also known as Stromanthe Triostar or just Triostar. Blog Post...
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How to Care For Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)
Anthurium is a flowering family of almost 1000 varieties, the biggest genus of the Araceae in the arum family. These epiphytes were originally discovered in the South American rainforests, often found growing on other plants while some varieties are terrestrial. Blog Post...
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Braided Snake Plant (Sansevieria Cylindrica) Care & Growing Guide
Sansevieria cylindrica (Dracaena angolensis), or braided snake plant, a succulent plant indigenous to Angola, was first discovered in 1837 by the famous Czech botanist, naturalist and botanical illustrator named Wenceslas Bojer. It belongs in the Sansevieria genus along with many other varieties...
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Calathea Lancifolia (Rattlesnake Plant) Care & Growing Guide
Calathea lancifolia or rattlesnake plant, a perennial flowering plant from the Marantaceae family, is indigenous to Brazil. It’s an evergreen plant and grows almost 30 inches tall with slim light green leaves 18 inches long with lovely dark blotches and purple underneath. Blog post...
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Peperomia Watermelon (Peperomia Argyreia) Care & Growing Guide
Peperomia argyreia or peperomia watermelon is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant from the Piperaceae family, indigenous to South America. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/peperomia-watermelon-argyreia/ Merch https://store.plantmomcare.com/ Follow us...
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How to Care For Rosemary Plant (Salvia Rosmarinus)
Salvia Rosmarinus or rosemary, a perennial shrub with sweet-smelling, needle-shaped leaves and white, blue, purple, or pink flowers, is indigenous to Mediterranean countries surrounding the Sea and Asia. It’s a part of the family of mint (Lamiaceae), which comprises several other herbs used in...
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Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragrans) Care & Growing Guide
Dracaena fragrans or corn plant, a plant species indigenous to the tropics and islands of Africa and growing at elevations between 2,000–8,000 feet, is a popular indoor ornamental that has been grown since the 1800s because it does well in most indoor settings. Blog Post...
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How to Care For Asparagus Fern (Asparagus Setaceus)
Asparagus setaceus or Asparagus Fern is a plant from the genus Asparagus that is indigenous to South Africa. It may look like a fern and is commonly called that, but it isn’t as it flowers and produces berries. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/asparagus-fern-setaceus-asparagus/ Follow us...
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How to Care For Bromeliads (Bromeliads)
Bromeliaceae or bromeliads is a group of flowering plants with about 3600 species indigenous mainly to the subtropics and tropics of both American continents, although one was found in tropical Africa. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/bromeliads-bromeliads/ Follow us...
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How to Care For Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata)
Beaucarnea recurvata, or ponytail palm, an evergreen succulent in the Asparagaceae genus, is indigenous to Mexico. Regardless of its common name, it is not a true palm. It is popularly cultivated as an ornamental worldwide while is deemed as being threatened in its native habitat. Blog Post...
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Air Plant (Tillandsia) Care & Growing Guide
Tillandsia or air plant is an evergreen, flowering plant from the Bromeliaceae family, indigenous to both North and South America as well as Central America. Their leaves are coated with cells (trichomes) that can rapidly absorb water that collects on them. Blog Post...
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Bunny Ears Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) Care & Growing Guide
Opuntia microdasys or bunny ears cactus is a flowering plant from the Cactaceae cactus family and indigenous to Mexico, with cactus enthusiasts distributing and cultivating in many different places and climates. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/bunny-ears-cactus-opuntia-microdasys/ Follow us...
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How to Care For a Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)
Crassula ovata, or jade plant, a succulent indigenous to Southern Africa, now widely cultivated all around the world as it doesn’t need much care, can tolerate any indoor settings, and is not a thirsty plant. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/jade-plant-crassula-ovata/ Follow us...
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How to Care For Majesty Palms
Ravenea rivularis, commonly known as majesty palm, is indigenous to Madagascar, attaining heights of more than 90 feet when grown outdoors. It is a houseplant that takes a long time to grow, reaching a mature height of 10 feet when grown indoors in pots. Its graceful, bright green leaves and...
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How to Care For String of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus)
String of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus), a rapid-growing perennial flowering vine from the daisy family Asteraceae, is indigenous to the deserts and drier areas of southwest Africa. There’s also a variegated variety of the plant with yellow lines on the green pearls. Blog Post...
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How to Care For Zebra Plants
Aphelandra squarrosa, commonly the zebra plant, is a species from the Acanthaceae family, which is indigenous to Brazil and was classified in 1847 by botanist Christian von Esenbeck when he traveled to South America. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/zebra-plant-aphelandra-squarrosa/ Follow us...
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How to Care For Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides, more commonly called Chinese Money Plant, Friendship Plant, Pancake Plant, the Missionary Plant, or UFO Plant is an evergreen plant of the family Urticaceae and is indigenous to South China. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/chinese-money-plant-pilea-peperomioides/ Video...
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Aquilegia (columbine) Plant Care & Growing Guide
Aquilegia or columbine, is a perennial genus of around 70 species of plants belonging to the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. They are indigenous to Europe and North America and usually grow in woodlands and meadows at higher altitudes. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/aquilegia/ Follow us...
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Allium Plant Care & Growing Guide
Allium, a large genus of garlic- or onion-scented bulbous plants from the (amaryllis) Amaryllidaceae family, is found almost everywhere in the world except in the tropics, New Zealand and Australia. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/allium/ Follow us...
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Plants That Grow in Water
Several houseplants can flourish in water, usually from cuttings. Growing plants indoors provides the home with a living, breathing air-purifier that helps to keep the indoor air fresh and adds a nice touch to the décor. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/plants-that-grow-in-water/ Follow us...
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Orchids (Orchidaceae) Care & Growing Guide
Orchidaceae or orchids are a varied and extensive group of blossoming plants, with flowers that are colorful and scented, comprising 25,000 types and growing all around the world, particularly in the tropics. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/orchids-orchidaceae/ Follow us...
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Best Potting Soil for Indoor Plants
When you grow an indoor plant, the last thing you want to do is kill it with bad soil. The best way to prevent this from happening is by using a high-quality potting mix that will provide your plants with everything they need. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/best-soil-for-indoor-plants/ Follow...
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Cordyline Red Sister Plant Care And Growing Guide
The Cordyline Red Sister is a stunning evergreen plant from the Asparagaceae family and is indigenous to Southeast Asia, eastern Australia, and Oceania. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/cordyline-red-sister-plant/ Follow us https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWxkYbr1oPIs2ow2FNMJ1Q...
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Daffodils (Narcissus) Care And Growing Guide
Narcissus or daffodil, a genus of perennial flowering plants, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. They are indigenous to Europe, with over 50 species and 32,000 registered hybrid cultivars. Blog post https://plantmomcare.com/daffodils-narcissus/ Follow us https://plantmomcare.start.page...
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Snowdrops (Galanthus Nivalis) Care And Growing Guide
Galanthus nivalis or snowdrop, is the better-known and most extensive among the 20 species from its genus, Galanthus and is indigenous Eurasia but has introduced and become naturalized in several other places like eastern North America Blog Post…
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Cotoneaster Care And Growing Guide
Cotoneaster is a genus of flowering plants from the Rosaceae family and is indigenous to Eurasia and North Africa, with a strong assortment of varieties in the Himalayas and mountains in southwestern China. Blog Post https://plantmomcare.com/cotoneaster/ Follow us...
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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) Care And Growing Guide
Boston Fern plants have become popular among the home decor community, they are widely known on Pinterest feed and they give a unique coziness to a front door, porch or back patio! Either in hanging baskets or large pots. Here is a complete care guide for Boston Fern. Thanks for watching! To see...
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Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird Nest Snake Plant) Care And Growing Guide
Sansevieria Hahnii or also known as bird nest snake plant is an easy houseplant to care for, if you're familiar with snake plants you know they are a must for beginners as they require little attention. This plant can grow in different natural and artificial lighting conditions. Enjoy this care...
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Ginseng Ficus (Microcarpa) Care And Growing Guide
Ginseng Ficus while it can grow so big outdoors, it is usually cultivated as an indoor ornamental plant and is popular with Bonsai enthusiasts. I cover 10 tips on how to grow and care for Ginseng Ficus indoors. To see our full care guide, visit our blog by clicking the link below....
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Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium Podophyllum) Care And Growing Guide
Arrowhead vine or also known as Syngonium podophyllum is one of the most popular indoor plants that can easily grow in water. In this video I cover 10 tips on how to grow and care for this plant. To see our full care guide, visit our blog by clicking the link below....
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Coffee Plant Care And Growing Guide
In today's video vlog I cover a complete care guide for coffee plants. Leave any questions in the comment section below, I’ll be happy to answer. Thanks for watching! To see our full care guide, visit our blog by clicking the link below. https://plantmomcare.com/coffee-plant/ Video...
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Peperomia Hope (Tetraphylla) Care And Growing Guide
Peperomia hope is a slow grower and low-maintenance plant, in this video I cover a complete care guide for this plant. To see our full care guide, visit our blog by clicking the link below. https://plantmomcare.com/peperomia-hope-tetraphylla/ Video https://youtu.be/St0d6aFxizM
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Variegated Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica Tineke) Care And Growing Guide
Variegated Rubber plant, Its attractive variegated large glossy leaves of olive green and cream can grow 5 inches wide and 12 inches long, this is a low-maintenance plant when provided with the right growing conditions. In today's video I will cover a full care guide for this plant. Plant mom…
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