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How to not kill your Calathea: Prayer Plant (Marantaceae) Care
So one day you find yourself walking into a garden center, or maybe you are at your local supermarket or maybe even Ikea. And then you set your eyes upon it. Oh isn’t it beautiful! That lush and sticking foliage. Your heart starts racing, love at first sight and you know you just have to have it. And so you buy it and proceed to take it home. Looking at…
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TOXIC PRINCIPLES FOUND IN COMMON HOUSEHOLD PLANTS
A brief lesson in botanical chemistry #PART 1 As discussed in previous articles, there are a number of toxic principles that can be found in common houseplants, which have various side effects on our pet’s overall health. This is because just like other living organisms, plants have adapted to protect themselves from any kind of environmental threat. While some do not possess a great threat to anybody, some do, therefore…
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Understanding pet metabolics
Understanding our pet’s metabolic system is not only important when it comes to their general health but it also helps us understand how the consumption of plants (if consumed of course) play a role in our pet’s pattern of behavior. While these facts might bring a downer on our excitement for decorating our homes with gorgeous plants this should not come at the expense of our pet’s health. As a…
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Apartment gardening and houseplant toxicology
An overview When it comes to apartment gardening we have a couple of things to consider regarding the plants that can actually thrive indoors. From lighting to proper air flow and humidity, not all plants can survive in our closed environment. Balancing this with being a responsible caregiver to our fluffy family members, things can get a little bit tricky. Because unknowingly to us, not all plants are safe for…
