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Philodendron Burle Marx plant is named after Roberto Burle Marx. Burle Marx was the first architect to use native plants in modern landscape designs. The Philodendron Burle Marx’s care (Philodendron burle marxii) is like most other Philodendrons. They need well-draining soil and bright indirect light. And their soil should always be moist but never drenched. …

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If you’re looking for a rare and unique plant, the Monstera karstenianum (also known as the Monstera sp. Peru) is a treasure. The Monstera karstenianum only needs indirect light, normal watering, and organic well-draining soil. The only issue to worry about with the plant are scale bugs, including brown scales and mealybugs. Like most Monstera …

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Hemigraphis repanda, which is commonly known as the Dragon’s Tongue.    Dragon’s Tongue Care  Provide your Dragon’s Tongue with bright, indirect light. Water it when the top layers of the soil are dry to the touch. Use well-draining soil. Average to warm temperatures between 60°F to 75°F (16°C -24°C) and high humidity >50%. Fertilize monthly …

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We are big Monstera fans here on Plantophiles, there’s no denying that.  But we certainly do also have lots of love for the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, which is commonly known as the Mini Monstera and belongs to the Araceae family according to the International Plant Name Index. One quick look at the plant is sure to …

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The Philodendron Florida ghost (Philodendron pedatum) comes from the plant family Araceae. The unique plant is an evergreen hybrid and it’s a vine climber. In fact, the name “Philodendron” means tree hugger in Greek. The stems are a lot longer than other Philodendron plants. The leaves stand out because not all are shaped the same. …

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(Image credit: Katja Schulz, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/) We love to watch the Monstera dubia climb up a post. It seems like it can grow on forever. The Monstera dubia is small for a Monstera species. The plant is a vine climber that stands out with its’ unique appearance.   Monstera Dubia Care To care for Monstera Dubia …

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The Monstera Thai Constellation is the Variegated Monstera that never loses its variegation. Its care is easy, but you must be careful with overwatering and root rot. The Thai Constellation Monstera is a beautifully engineered Variegated Monstera Deliciosa grown from tissue culture in Thailand. The initial plant that was used for cloning already contained the …

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Growing houseplants comes with certain challenges. Some houseplants grow best in full shade, some others need a lot of direct sunlight, while yet others only thrive in high humidity levels.  Each and every houseplant poses different problems & challenges.  However, it needs to be said that some houseplants are far more difficult to grow than …

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