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Flower power and all things plant. A little info on a lot of green things from a plant parent and UrbanStems employee
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Oct 7, 20216 min read
Send Nodes - Monstera & Misinformation
As of late, there has been an influx of novice plant parents sharing their experiences cultivating plants with the community, and,...
Red
Jul 8, 20212 min read
What's up with my plant? Chapter 3: Transpiration & Guttation
So you woke up and found this weird water droplet seemingly drooling from your plant. What is it, and should you worry? Nope. This is...
Red
Jan 27, 20217 min read
Plant Toxicity Resources & Pet Safe Plant Research
So I recently was questioned about fiddle leaf figs (ficus lyrata) being pet safe. I had told this person that FLF is usually fine for...
Red
Dec 26, 20202 min read
It has been a minute.
A warm HOWDOYADO and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone who sees this! I have been MIA for a few weeks... errr I think maybe 2 months. I started...
Red
Oct 22, 20203 min read
What's up with my plant? Chapter 2: The bummer of browning edges
I feel like everyone has experienced this, even if they think they are doing everything right! Some plants are more finicky than others,...
Red
Sep 7, 202014 min read
Orchid 101: How to shop for an orchid
Finding the right orchid can be a little more intense than finding the right houseplant... There are a lot of things to consider! If you...
Red
Aug 26, 20203 min read
What's up with my plant? Chapter 1: Extrafloral Nectaries
I'm starting this series because I am in some amazing plant groups, and I have learned so much about what to research just by listening...
Red
Aug 18, 202012 min read
Fungus gnats? Get 'em out of here!
Houseplant pests may be the biggest bummer of all, but none is more obnoxious than the fungus gnat. While these are not the most...
Red
Aug 7, 20204 min read
Want to gift some plants? Here are the best places online to search for the perfect green gift.
For Gifting or convenience; these are some great options if you want to send a plant baby to someone you love, or if you want to purchase...
Red
Aug 3, 20205 min read
Being an irresponsible plant parent is bad vibes for you, me, and the planet
So, I'm in a bunch of local plant groups on Facebook for my area (which I highly recommend doing btw, if you haven't already) and...
Red
Aug 1, 20202 min read
My Lifesaver Cactus bloomed and I've never been happier
I highly recommend having one of these in your collection! Super low maintenance and the blooms are UNREAL Here are some tips for...
Red
Jul 19, 20202 min read
What's the deal with plant parenting today...
And why does it have to be so difficult to find resources and answers to questions? I feel like you can search all day and still not be...
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