Sprouts and Stems https://sproutsandstems.com/ Teaching You to Care for and Propagate Your Houseplants! Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:15:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sproutsandstems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-sprouts-and-stems-submark-32x32.jpg Sprouts and Stems https://sproutsandstems.com/ 32 32 How to prune houseplants to encourage new growth (with video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-prune-houseplants-to-encourage-new-growth/ https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-prune-houseplants-to-encourage-new-growth/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:59:02 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13657 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-prune-houseplants-to-encourage-new-growth/feed/ 0 3 Ways to propagate plants for beginners (with video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/3-ways-to-propagate-plants-for-beginners/ https://sproutsandstems.com/3-ways-to-propagate-plants-for-beginners/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:09:13 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13572 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/3-ways-to-propagate-plants-for-beginners/feed/ 0 3 Tips to maintain variegated plants and stop leaves from reverting (with video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/variegated-plants-stop-leaves-from-reverting/ https://sproutsandstems.com/variegated-plants-stop-leaves-from-reverting/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:48:29 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13517 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/variegated-plants-stop-leaves-from-reverting/feed/ 0 Peperomia verticillata (red log) care | A perfect beginner plant (with video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/peperomia-verticillata-red-log-care/ https://sproutsandstems.com/peperomia-verticillata-red-log-care/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:07:40 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13456 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/peperomia-verticillata-red-log-care/feed/ 0 3 Macrame plant hanger tutorials: Simple, stylish, beginner friendly (step-by-step video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/3-macrame-plant-hanger-tutorials/ https://sproutsandstems.com/3-macrame-plant-hanger-tutorials/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:36:09 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13437 Learn how to make three EASY macrame plant hangers—no special weaving skills required! These quick DIY plant hangers are the perfect living room plant decor that anyone can make.

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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/3-macrame-plant-hanger-tutorials/feed/ 0 10 Beautiful low-light plants & 3 low-light care tips (With video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/10-low-light-plants-plus-care-tips/ https://sproutsandstems.com/10-low-light-plants-plus-care-tips/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:52:29 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13391 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/10-low-light-plants-plus-care-tips/feed/ 0 3 Creative Dollar Tree plant hanger ideas | Video tutorial! https://sproutsandstems.com/creative-dollar-tree-plant-hanger-ideas/ https://sproutsandstems.com/creative-dollar-tree-plant-hanger-ideas/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:52:05 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13354 Learn how to DIY three creative Dollar Tree plant hanger ideas. Seriously—these couldn't be any easier; even if you're not a big project person, you can give these a go. Check out my easy video guide below!

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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/creative-dollar-tree-plant-hanger-ideas/feed/ 0 Pruning pothos to encourage growth and a fuller plant (with video!) https://sproutsandstems.com/pruning-pothos-to-encourage-growth/ https://sproutsandstems.com/pruning-pothos-to-encourage-growth/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:21:28 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13340 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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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/pruning-pothos-to-encourage-growth/feed/ 0 How to grow pothos from cuttings the easiest way (with video tutorial!) https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-grow-pothos-from-cuttings/ https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-grow-pothos-from-cuttings/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:30:16 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13312 Learn how to propagate any pothos plant from cuttings in the easiest, no-fuss way. I've outlined the basic steps below but be sure to check out the video tutorial for more in-depth pothos tips!

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]]> https://sproutsandstems.com/how-to-grow-pothos-from-cuttings/feed/ 0 Make this Dollar Tree plant hanger (it’s easy!) https://sproutsandstems.com/three-tier-dollar-tree-plant-hanger/ https://sproutsandstems.com/three-tier-dollar-tree-plant-hanger/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:39:43 +0000 https://sproutsandstems.com/?p=13281 Check out how to make this easy and quick three-tier plant hanger using supplies I got at Dollar Tree. You don't have to spend a lot of money or time to make something beautiful—I'm all about getting creative on a budget!

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