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Hope For The Harried Houseplant Caregiver
Nov 28, 2025
Caring for houseplants has its challenges and @botanicallyinsane faces them with a lighthearted approach. A little humor goes a long way and it helps knowing that someone shares the occasional frustra
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Humidity Secrets for Happy Houseplants
Nov 25, 2025
Many tropical houseplants, such as Calatheas, ferns, orchids, Monsteras, and Anthuriums, often struggle indoors not because they are under-watered, but because the air around them is too dry. Homes wi
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Humidity, Ventilation & Mold in Bioactive Reptile Enclosures — Getting the Balance Right
Nov 25, 2025
Humidity is a cornerstone of bioactive systems, supporting not only reptile health but also the vitality of plants that thrive in high-humidity environments. Tropical foliage, mosses, and epiphytic sp
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The Hidden Life of Houseplant Soil: A Guide to Microbes, Mites & Moisture Balance
Nov 25, 2025
Understanding the Indoor Soil Ecosystem and How It Shapes Plant Health
Houseplant soil is often treated as an inert material—simply a mixture that holds a plant upright and stores water. In real
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Soil Pests in Bioactive Builds: Why They Thrive and How to Control Them
Nov 25, 2025
Moist, organic-rich substrates and sheltered microhabitats make bioactive builds ideal for soil-dwelling pests such as fungus gnats and thrips during their soil stage, and plant introductions are a ma
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