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Propagating / Rooting African Violets for New Plants

Originally uploaded by madaise.

Years ago, I was told to clip the leaves off of an African Violet and to put it in dirt. It would root and grow a new plant. I’m really not very good at watering frequently enough to keep the soil moist.. admitting this, I never tried this method.
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House Plants

Originally uploaded by madaise.

This year, all my houseplants are maintaining their green-ness through the winter months. Yes.. I’m actually remembering to water them.
We drink distilled water (I want to have my dad help me set up a distiller in the basement, but for now, we by from the store). When the

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Reverse Variegated Spider Plant

Reverse Variegated Spider Plant
Spider Plant
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plants are an extremely easy, beginner houseplant. They are very forgiving plants, tolerating neglect and thriving in nearly all conditions. Because of this, they are also very common.
The reverse variegated spider plants have leaves with white outer stripes, and a green stripe between. The

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