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"I definitely get my green thumb from my mother."
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“I treat my plants like they are my children.”
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"Entering my jungle-flat feels like entering a sanctuary..."
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"If you kill a cactus, you are a bad person..."
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"Nobody likes soggy soil, including your plants."
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"In addition to its disinfectant power, Marseille soap can boost the plant’s vigour."
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"Is there anything sexier than actively-growing aerial roots?"
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"Once a day I like to mist them and that's the time I check every single one."
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"I often switch the position of the plants during winter time to maximise the light potential."
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"Every morning after coffee I turn on some music, lately it’s been Motown classics, and do my plant routine."
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"Caring for my plants helps with keeping my mental health in check as life pressures can be very stressful."
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"Watching my three year old light up when she sees our plants growing is such a great feeling!"
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"Be honest about your environment and ability to care for your plants before bringing them into your space."
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"Don't beat yourself up over killing plants, we all do it! We grow, we kill, we learn!"
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"More grows in the garden than you have sown!"
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"I’m constantly moving around plants depending on the day and the type of picture I want to take, haha!"
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"Although I am a 6th generation Arizonan I am not a lover of cacti (I know, I know, sorry)."
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"Incorporating plants into interior designs really brings everything to life."
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"Right now, my plants and I are listening to lots of French music."
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"I absolutely love coming home from an exhausting day at work and relaxing with my plants."
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"Plants before pants."
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"I keep my plants hanging, elevated, or use aversion tactics, like with tin foil, to deter my cats from becoming curious and hungry."
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"I believe plants can sense our energy so it’s important to stay positive."
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"Leave water in the watering can so the chlorine can evaporate before watering."
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"Thrift stores are a fantastic place to find decorative planters, even if it's not actually a planter!"
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"Don´t be afraid to try something that seems hard to grow because you can be the right person for it."
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"Be brave! A lot of plants are stronger and more adaptable than we think."
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"Terracotta and drainage holes are your best friends."
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“Don’t put up with crap, if they play up and don’t respond to your love, kick ’em out.”
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"Golden pothos, I know what you’re thinking, so basic. They’re not!"
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“We use the heater a lot which makes the air dry
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"Have a meticulous observation of your plants and understand what each of their language is; let them tell you their needs and offer it to them with humility and kindness."
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“My care guide for my plants are very simple, I
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"I shower most of my plants at least once a month, sometimes more often..."
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"'Dry out before watering' is the key to growing healthy Staghorn ferns."
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"Think of plants as your significant other, you either keep them happy or they kick your butt."
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"When you’re transplanting a delicate/water-loving plant, make sure to soak the clay planter before using it; this will prevent it from absorbing all the water when you’re plant is still settling down."
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"For shinier leaves, especially for plants with big ones, I first clean them with a cloth and then rub them with the inside of banana peels."
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"It is scientifically proven that being around plants make you happier — the greater the variety, the better! So immerse yourself in plants, wherever and however you can. Simple."
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"Get creative with containers! Nice planters can be expensive so go thrifting and see what you can find."
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"Plants represent a real therapy for me that can alleviate many negative aspects of everyday life."
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"Pothos! You can’t beat their trails and creeping nature. They’re almost indestructible too, so that’s a bonus!"
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“Whatever your mood, treat your plants with the tenderness and the love you felt the very first day you got them.”
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"Love your plants and feed them every two weeks to create real jungle!"
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"All you need to be a successful orchid grower is patience, because orchids grow slowly and they need more time."
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"A safe rule of thumb is: your plants should 'always see the sky, but never the sun'. This way, your plants will get lots of indirect light, but will never be at risk of burning."
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"Good bright indirect light for houseplants is a must. My friends are always puzzled why their expensive Ficus lyrata is suddenly yellowing and dropping leaves. That dark corner in the room is a no-no!"
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"Although recently, I am falling in love with jewel orchids."
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"Since it snows in Reno in the winter, I’m in the process of knitting terracotta cozies for my plants."
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“Nurture the soil, keep the soil moist and talk to your plants. They’ll respond in a beautiful way with many new leaves.”
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"On top of all this I sing to them... the plants love it!"
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"I love matching the perfect pot to the perfect plant. Shapes, colors and everything in between are my cues when matching the plant to the pot or vice-versa."
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"Finding a good pot is not just good for the visual, but helpful for adequate drainage and essential care too."
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"Stick to a watering schedule and your plants will thank you."
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"Naming your plants is totally normal, by the way."
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"I like plants with a story attached more than a specific plant species."
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"I’ve come to prefer hanging plants for their organic, fluid, draping forms that can compliment any interior style."
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"My only hobby is plants, I travel the world feeding my fascination for this amazing world!"
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"Do not be devastated if you kill one, two or a couple plants, it happens. Learn from your mistakes, move on and buy more plants!!!"
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"My favourite plant is an Olive Tree because it reminds me of home in Provence."
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"Nature is part of our self, I can't live without it."
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"I do daily 'check ins' to make sure all of my plants are in top condition and try to stick to a structured watering schedule."
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"I stand by worm castings. It's the only fertilizer that I use for my plants. Give it a try!"
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"I enjoy the journey of plants, the life they bring to ones home."
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"Hoyas! I’m not a collector but they are just a classic beauty."
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"I think that plants that trail are sexy too."
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"The best way to sculpt a garden is to work with the bones of the landscape."
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