Melvin Cubian

Gardening Expert at PlantIn
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Gardening and plant care expert at PlantIn.

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  • Varieties like Atlantic ivy, which thrive in Northern America, can be especially troublesome outdoors, says Melvin Cubian, an in-house horticulturist and gardening advisor with PlantIn. "Do not throw trimmings in the wild because they can overgrow and outcompete the native flora," he says.

  • Better yet, while the tips of the long leaves can dry out and shrivel if not tended to, spider plants are known for being hard to kill. In fact, PlantIn gardening expert Melvin Cubian says that they’re more likely to become overgrown. “Spider plants can grow vigorously when placed in the right spot,” he says. Thankfully, there’s an easy fix: “Consider pruning the little plant babies or spiderettes and give them to a friend or plant them,” he advises.

    Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-low-light-indoor-plants/?sh=52acd52820ab

  • Luckily, vining pepper leaves are pretty easy to find and even easier to care for. According to PlantIn, vining pepper leaves originate from Central and South America. They are creeping plants that will spill over your planter once they start growing and are distinguished by a yellow veining on bright green, succulent leaves contrasted by reddish stems. These plants like lots of sunlight, and you should avoid overwatering them. Let the soil dry out between watering for a happy vining pepper plant (and a happier interior room).

    Read More: https://www.housedigest.com/1053839/5-mood-boosting-houseplants-thatll-perk-up-any-room/

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