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When someone mentions ‘variegation’, which plant springs to mind? Most people will say ‘Variegated Monstera’, and rightly so – this plant has become one of the most sought after plants in the plant community, with some plants selling for thousands of dollars. What is Variegation? The term ‘variegated’ stems from the Latin word ‘variegatus’, which…
Read MoreI think it is fair to say that plant shopping is one of the best retail therapies out there. What feeling do you get when you walk into a nursery? I, for one, have mixed feelings – definitely excitement, but also stress that I wont be able to fit all the plants in my car.…
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Root rot has to be one of the most dreaded plant diseases for people with plants. One minute your plant is looking healthy and lush, and the next minute the leaves are yellowing and you question yourself as a plant parent. In the past I’ve killed several plants by allowing root rot to take hold,…
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This is one of the more popular houseplants for beginners. It’s known to be easy to care for, and is one of only a few houseplants that flower indoors. It’s flower is a simple, yet beautiful white spathe, and those who know how to care for the Peace Lily will possibly see it flower twice…
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Peperomia polybotrya otherwise known as Raindrop Peperomia or Coin-Leaf Peperomia, is a beautiful edition to any houseplant collection. It doesn’t grow very big indoors, so it can fit on your bookcase, your kitchen counter or on any plant displays. Its easy to get the polybotrya and the peperomioides confused, because of their similar appearance.The main…
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If you’re someone who likes the idea of starting a houseplant collection, but think its daunting, or you’re convinced that you’ll kill a plant just by looking at it, give this a quick read. If you still think you’re not ready to be a plant parent, start with one plant, master its care, add a…
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Like you clean most things in your home, you’ll also need to clean your plants.Plants, like anything stationary, accumulate dust & debris; so its important to give them a clean every once in a while. If you’ve never thought of doing this, or aren’t sure how, don’t worry – I’ll explain below. Why clean your…
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How to care for your Sansevieria plants at home.
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I’ve had to move houses over five times since moving to Mauritius; all while slowly collecting more and more plants. In the beginning, the plants would take up a box, but over time they would slowly fill the boot, the back seat, and finally, the whole car. Here are a few tips to help make…
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This plant features on the ‘Top 5 plants of 2021‘ for a reason – it’s gorgeous pink variegated leaves!Only recently available in Mauritius, it’s flying off the shelves and nurseries are rushing to keep up with demand. I was lucky to get my hands on one before the craze hit, and now I’ve added another…
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The Houseplant Diaries 