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How To Become A Plant Parent

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I became a plant mom of four this year. Having indoor plants is a really fun and stimulating hobby. You have to choose plants, that you can envision yourself taking care of. When I'm at work, I want to rush home to my plant babies. Here's some plants...
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Plants To Choose

These are the five plants that I have in my plant family so far.

 
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African violets are plants that need to be watered once a week and fertilized every two weeks.
The Violet Barn - African Violets and More
 
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Money Trees are said to bring good finances within your home. My Money Tree name is Dinero. He was my first plant baby.
Money Tree - Indoor Plants - Garden Center
 
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This is my newest plant baby. I call her Autumn Ivy because I love fall. These plants have the ability to grow really long.
FLOWERWOOD English Ivy 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack)
 
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This is one of my newest additions to the plant children! Ficus trees are said to be easy to take care of.
Indoor Ficus Tree(797)
 
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I was so happy to bring this baby home, because of her pretty colors. Pink and green are beautiful together.
Amazon.com: Nerve Plant
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Care For Home Plants

Here's pointers on how to take care of all three of the different plant types.

 
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Care for an African violet plant is easy. You will be mesmerized, by watching it grow and its pretty colors.
Care of African Violets - Smithsonian Gardens
 
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I have not had my English Ivy for long, but it has been pretty easy to take care of.
How to Grow and Care for English Ivy - MyDomaine
 
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Money trees are easy to keep alive.
Money Tree Care: How to Grow a Lucky Money Tree Plant
 
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This tree does not need a lot of water.
How to Grow a Ficus Tree Indoors
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It has been said that these plants are dramatic!
How to Grow and Care for Nerve Plant (Fittonia)
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I've been doing this for two weeks! So far so good!
Is leftover potato water good for plants? Experts weigh in
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Propogating Plants

Propogation of plants is simply taking a cutting from one plant and creating another. 

 
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I have started my journey with this. In a couple of weeks I will have another plant from my African violet.
Keeping Things Simple- Propagating African Violets
 
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Lets Make Our Living Spaces More Prosperous With Propogating a Money Tree
How To Grow And Care For A Money Plant - Southern Living
 
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English Ivy Propogation Could Be Used For Decoration
How to Grow Ivy from Cuttings
 
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I'm really excited to watch my tree grow, so I can propogate it soon.
A Guide To Ficus Elastica Propagation - Plants For All Seasons
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This may be a hard plant to propogate.
Nerve plant: varieties, care & propagation of Fittonia albivenis
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Extras For Plant Care

Here's some extra things to use or adopt why caring for your green babies.

 
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African violets need food every two weeks.
African Violet Plant Food
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This is for the cloudy winter and fall days!
Plant Growing Lamps
 
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Draining Plants Is Very Important! Root Rot Exists & It Can Harm Your Plant
Indoor Planter Pots With Drainage
 
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Fertilize The Money Tree!
Perfect Plants Liquid Money Tree Fertilizer 8oz
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Hang Those English Ivy For A Bohemian Look In Your Home
Nearly Natural English Ivy Hanging Basket, 36 in
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I play ambient music for my plant babies, and they seem to love it a lot.
Is Music Good For Plants? - Moana Nursery
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Plants are living beings. Have a convo with them. Tell them how proud of them you are!
Talking to Plants: The Science - Frisella Nursery
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