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What winter care techniques work best for indoor succulents?

With winter fully upon us here in Oslo, I’m a bit worried about my indoor succulents. I’ve always focused on my perennial plants outside, so this is n...

How can I optimize nutrient uptake for orchids during flowering?

In my indoor garden, I've noticed that during the flowering phase, my orchids seem to have different nutrient needs. I've been using a standard orchid...

What orchid varieties thrive in Melbourne's climate?

I'm really curious about which orchid varieties flourish here in Melbourne! I've been growing them indoors for a few years now, but I want to expand m...

How do I care for English ivy as it grows and becomes mature?

I've had my English ivy for about a year now, and it’s really starting to take off! However, as it matures, I’m starting to wonder about the best prac...

How can I encourage a bushier growth habit in my bird nest fern?

I absolutely love the lush appearance of a fully developed bird nest fern, and as I’ve built my collection, I’ve become particularly interested in enh...

Can I use my grow light for both seedlings and mature plants?

I’ve been using grow lights for my seedlings, and I’m totally loving the results! However, as they are growing into mature plants, I’m starting to won...

Can I mix orchid fertilizers with my other plant nutrients?

Hey fellow gardeners! I’m in a bit of a pickle here. I’ve got a wide range of plants in my urban garden, and I was wondering if I could mix my orchid ...

Do I need to consider the spectrum of my grow light for different plants?

So, I’ve been pretty focused on organic gardening and making sure my plants get the right light. I recently bought a full-spectrum LED grow light but ...

What's the best way to support my climbing houseplants?

I'm living in a cozy Tokyo apartment, and I've recently started nurturing a couple of climbing houseplants, like my lovely Pothos. They seem to be gro...

Dealing with pests on my indoor orchids—any advice?

I’ve recently started growing a few orchids in my apartment, and I absolutely love them! However, I’ve noticed some tiny pests—maybe mealybugs?—hitchi...

How do I determine the right concentration for my bonsai fertilizer?

So, I’ve been using a balanced liquid fertilizer for my bonsais, but I’m starting to second-guess my dilution ratios. I'm all about organic practices,...

What strategies can I use to prevent fungal diseases in my indoor succulents?

I’ve been passionate about maintaining a healthy succulent collection indoors, but I recently faced an unexpected outbreak of a fungal disease in one ...

Can English ivy handle a bit of cold draft indoors?

I've noticed that my English ivy seems a bit unhappy near a window where it catches some cold drafts from time to time. I live in Toronto, and althoug...

What’s the best way to introduce fertilizer to a new bonsai tree?

I'm really excited about my new bonsai collection, and I just got a beautiful Ficus bonsai! 🌱 I know that fertilizing it properly is crucial for its h...

How do I determine the right amount of light for my herbs indoors?

I'm really excited to dive deeper into indoor gardening this year! My garden setup in Mexico City includes a small indoor space where I’m trying to gr...

How do I effectively water my indoor plants without overdoing it?

I'm trying to figure out the right watering schedule for my indoor plants, especially since I have three kids running around! We have a few different ...

How do I propagate my bird nest fern successfully?

I've been fascinated with propagation techniques and am eager to try my hand at propagating my bird nest fern. I’ve read that they can be propagated t...

Do houseplants really need to be rotated for even growth?

I'm curious about the whole rotating houseplants thing! I’ve read that turning them helps with even growth, but I’m not sure how important it is. I’ve...

How can I safely trim my English ivy without harming it?

Hello fellow green thumbs! I've been absolutely loving my English ivy, and it's growing like crazy! 🌱 However, I feel like it's time for a trim to kee...

What’s the scoop on fertilizing indoor plants for newbies?

Hey everyone! I’ve been focusing on composting and soil enrichment in my vegetable patch and now I’m curious about fertilizing my indoor plants. 🌿 I w...