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When it comes to interior design trends, houseplants have earned their place at the top for the past years. But while they bring life, light and joy to any space, they need some proper TLC in return, and regular watering is just the tip of the botanical iceberg.
Are you the proud plant parent of some happy, healthy greenery, or do your herbaceous cohabitors start to lose their verdant tones the moment you enter the room? Take this quiz to find out.
1. Not all plants require tanning sessions under the sun. Plants that do well in low light, such as snake plants and spider plants, will benefit more from being positioned in front of…
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2. Uh-oh, your greenery is starting to look dry at the ends. How can you prevent (and revert) brown tips on leaves?
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3. If you want your fiddle leaf fig to thrive, you’ll need to give it one to three cups of water every week (depending on its height). But where should you put the plant to keep it healthy?
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4. The African spider plant is one of the easiest plants to grow and is adaptable to almost any indoor space, making it ideal for houseplant newbies. To which vegetable family does it belong?
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5. ‘Propagation’ refers to taking a cut-off from one plant and growing another, new plant from it. But where on the original plant should you take the cut-off from?
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6. Philodendrons – easily identified by their heart-shaped leaves – are one of the most popular houseplants, thanks to their low maintenance requirements and quick growth. But be careful, as they’re also poisonous. Chewing on a leaf might cause…
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7. Time for two truths and a lie: Which of the following statements about cacti and succulents is NOT true?
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8. The cast-iron plant comes from Japan and Taiwan, but where did it get its name?
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9. You want to be a committed plant parent, but your busy life means you’re often away from home. What’s the best plant for someone who travels a lot?
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10. Peace lilies are not only beautiful, they’re also low-maintenance and can help prevent mildew formation. But what about them makes them not so peaceful?
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11. Leaves turning yellow and falling off is a clear sign of root rot. What’s the most common cause?
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12. According to a study by the Royal Horticultural Society, what can make plants grow faster?
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13. History trivia bonus: The word ‘bonsai’ literally means ‘tree in a pot’. The art of cultivating trees in wooden containers and ceramic pots originated over 1,000 years ago in…
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