Posts in Plants 101
Choose Wisely! - Tips for Plant Shopping

We have all been there - you step into the grocery store with a list and a plan - we need eggs, bread, some vegetables. Everything is going as planned until you pass the plant section and suddenly, there is less room in your cart for the things on your list. Unplanned plant purchases are all fine and dandy, but there are a few questions that you can ask yourself or your plant-obsessed significant other to make sure that you are setting your plants (and yourself) up for success!

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How to Care for a Ficus Audrey

Ficus Audrey, Ficus benghalensis, is a distant cousin to the very popular Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata). Also in the fig family, Ficus Audrey is the national tree of India but can be found in other tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Commonly known as the Banyan Tree, Ficus Audrey stands out with its sturdy green leaves, prominent veins, and production of prop roots when grown outdoors. If you have been craving a statement plant like the Fiddle Leaf Fig, but like so many of us, can’t seem to make a Fiddle happy, the Ficus Audrey is a great option!

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What is Plant Disease?

When our plants are stressed, we are stressed. Yellowing leaves, brown spots, withering stems, and funny smells are only a few signs that tell us that something is off with our beloved plants. While our minds tend to jump straight to disease, there are a number of other causes for leaf issues. Once you have eliminated water, humidity, pests, and lighting as potential causes, you can then turn to plant diseases.

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