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How to prune houseplants to encourage new growth (with video!)

January 21, 2026 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

This simple video tutorial will teach you how to prune your houseplants strategically to encourage new growth for fuller and bushier plants!

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3 Ways to propagate plants for beginners (with video!)

October 12, 2025 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

Simply put, propagating plants means creating new plants from existing ones—and it’s actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it! Learn three beginner propagation methods below, and be sure to watch the video tutorial for all of the helpful details.

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3 Tips to maintain variegated plants and stop leaves from reverting (with video!)

June 17, 2025 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

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It’s no surprise why we cherish our variegated houseplants—they are stunning and special! But what happens when those variegated leaves start to revert to plain green? Check out my three quick tips below for maintaining and recovering lost variegated leaves. You can also watch the video for more details on these tips, examples, and what actually causes variegation in plants!

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Peperomia verticillata (red log) care | A perfect beginner plant (with video!)

April 18, 2025 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

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Peperomia Verticillata, also known as the red log or red twist, is a unique and low-maintenance peperomia—perfect for beginners! Learn how to care for the Verticillata in this post, and be sure to watch the video for even more helpful details.

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10 Beautiful low-light plants & 3 low-light care tips (With video!)

March 29, 2025 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

Check out these 10 low-light indoor plants plus three low-light plant care tips that will enable anyone to have an indoor jungle regardless of light level. Be sure to also watch the video for helpful details and tips!

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Pruning pothos to encourage growth and a fuller plant (with video!)

March 1, 2025 by Julie, Houseplant Expert

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Learn how to prune pothos to encourage growth and ultimately grow a fuller plant. I’ve outlined the basic steps below but be sure to check out the video tutorial for more in-depth tips!

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  • How to prune houseplants to encourage new growth (with video!)
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