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Opened to begin the day! Happy #MonsteraMonday - I

Opened to begin the day! Happy #MonsteraMonday
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I'm working on more light resources for you (like what you really need to know about grow lights)
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Here's the second mixed Sansevieria planter I made

Here's the second mixed Sansevieria planter I made. It contains:
- D. jaboa
- D. fernwood
- D. trifasciata 'Moonshine'
- D. masoniana
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Some leaves were quite damaged prior to putting them together so I may have to cut off a few soon.
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I'm back with @aphriainc's CSR platform @plantposi

I'm back with @aphriainc's CSR platform @plantpositivity to answer many of your burning plant care questions. This week I'll be addressing the topic of humidity and whether you really need a humidifier this winter.
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Traditional houseplant advice is fixated with the idea that houseplants love high humidity, promoting practices such as misting, a tray of pebbles, and using a humidifier.
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But is it possible to enjoy houseplants without fussing about humidity?
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YES! Humidity is not a make-or-break factor, within reason.
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The problem with blanket statements about humidity is people latch onto the fear that low humidity will literally kill every houseplant over the winter.
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Here are three things to think about to make a more informed decision about whether you actually need a humidifier:
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1) Measure it! Get a thermometer/hygrometer so you can be informed about what your humidity really is. Modern heating systems often include a humidifier so this idea that heating systems are dry arose from decades-old technology. Gather your own data.
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2) Get the plant priorities right: If a plant is sitting in a dark corner, no amount of humidity, misting, or using distilled water will save it from a slow death. But when a plant dies this way, people are quick to blame everything else: overwatering, low humidity, not having a green thumb. Ensure the plant has adequate light and that you are caring accordingly.
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3) Be realistic and self-aware: Now that you have some data on your humidity and you've got the plant priorities right, observe your plants and be realistic. If you can accept that leaves have a limited lifespan, then you won't be so quick to blame humidity on every little leaf blemish. If you’ve invested a small fortune into a rare plant collection, then use a humidifier to make sure your humidity stays near 50-60%.
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I've kept a maidenhair fern very happy through winter with indoor humidity at 25% - no humidifier. Whatever you decide, make sure it's backed with data.
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Is there anything else about plant care in which you’d like to be better informed?
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Head over to @plantpositivity for more houseplant inspiration/education #plantpositivity #aphriainc #sponsored

Ironically, I got this photo because the real esta

Ironically, I got this photo because the real estate agent was going to take photos of the rest of the house and needed me to move the plants here.
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The original House Plant Journal house has now been sold but the memories will forever be in my book 'The New Plant Parent' - any photos of plants in front of a blue wall came from this bathroom, perfectly lit from above by the skylight.
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Lucky Bamboo stem cuttings: new leaves are coming

September 2018: I got this plant as a kind of bonu

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