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Discover how to grow a stunning, exotic, brilliantly colored Torch Ginger curcuma plant for a low maintenance (& perennial) touch of the tropics in your garden
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What Do Red Root Tips On An Orchid Mean? Why Your Orchid Has A Red Root Tip, & Should You Be Worried?
Anyone who has ever grown an orchid before is familiar with the silvery-grey appearance typical of normal, if dry, orchid roots. Then, of course, every orchid grower knows the feeling of satisfaction upon witnessing those roots turn from silvery-grey to bright green after a much needed drink of water. However, when you notice your orchid's roots have suddenly turned an unfamiliar color, it can be a bit jarring, especially if that color happens to be an angry, fiery-looking red. Well, relax because in this post, I am going to explain that, while the color itself may look alarming, things are not always what they seem. Let's take a closer look…
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Why Are The Leaf Tips Of My Corn Plant (Dracaena) Brown & Drooping? How To Revive A Drooping Corn Plant
With a look and shape that recalls a tropical palm tree, the Corn plant, also known as Dracaena fragrans, is a favorite for adding a beachy, island ambiance to any home. The Corn plant is also known for requiring minimal care and tolerating low light, making it a popular choice for adding greenery to home or office. While its leaves may resemble corn leaves, hence the name, the graceful, airy way they adorn their canes does add a clean, breezy tropical feel to any interior spaces. However, caring for the Corn plant is not quite as breezy as it appears -- with "balance" being the mantra for these plants. When…
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How To Grow A Pineapple From Another Pineapple Top: Easy & Fun! (With Pictures)
Who doesn't love fresh pineapple? It is what summer and pina coladas are made of. But, did you know that you could take a pineapple right now and turn it into another pineapple in just a few months? And then another... and another... That's right... you can grow your own pineapple plant from just the top of a pineapple! In this post, I will show you just how easy it is to grow a pineapple from another pineapple top. Go ahead... slice and enjoy the delicious pineapple fruit, but do not toss its top away! Instead, when you chop off the top, also known as the fruit's "crown," save it…
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How To Easily Remove An Orchid From A Tree Even If Its Roots Are Well-Attached
Orchids mounted on trees or rocks are an awesome display of nature at its finest and most beautiful. Emulating how tropical orchids grow in the wild, orchids grown on trees and other objects add an uncultivated, wild and effortless vibe to your garden; even if you know your orchid had some help attaching itself. Orchids also love being mounted and quickly embed their roots into the bark of a tree or crevices of a rock. Plus, the arrangement makes caring for orchids easy. While this is all good, occasionally, there will come a time when you must remove or detach your orchid from a tree or other object on which…
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How To Fix A Clock For Under $15 – Easy DIY Hack To Fix A Clock By Replacing Its Mechanism
Do you have a clock you love that has just stopped working? And the usual solutions, such as changing the battery, no longer seem to get any tick or tock..? It's both frustrating and disappointing, to say the least, especially when the clock happens to be an expensive one or a clock you really love, such as one with sentimental value. Well, don't throw your clock out and buy a new one just yet. Believe it or not, you can fix a clock for under $10 in just a few easy steps. If your clock is a quartz clock that runs on a mechanism, it may very well be that…
