Mercedes Simonian's Plant Blog

Propagating Plants

By Mercedes Simonian | Jun 18, 2019

Filling up your home with plants can be an expensive project to take on. I love to browse through nursery’s and gardens to sneak a peek at all their new selections but rarely do I have the ability to throw a bunch of cash down to bring them home with me. An excellent way to …

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5 Common Houseplant Issues and How to Solve Them

By Mercedes Simonian | Jun 13, 2019

There have been a few times I’ve woken up and headed to check on my plants when I’m hit with some kind of disaster. A yellow leaf, wilted stems, or my biggest enemy… brown leaf tips. I try my hardest to keep a plant happy and healthy, so it feels unacceptable to see evidence that …

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The Best Indestructible Houseplants for Your Space

By Mercedes Simonian | May 29, 2019

Having plants in my apartment helps keep my space feeling alive. It’s the easiest way to make a city space more open and comforting. However, getting plants that can survive the small space, low lighting, and my own busy schedule can be difficult. There’s travel, late nights, dark rooms, and general forgetfulness that can really …

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Finding the Right Lighting for Plants

By Mercedes Simonian | May 10, 2019

Finding the right lighting for your plant can be tricky. “Full light for six hours, five hours of sun daily, north-facing window, low light plant…” Left up to interpretation, these could mean so many different things. Light is what helps your plants grow big and strong, so understanding their requirements is a must. Plants usually …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Plants

By Mercedes Simonian | May 10, 2019

Something hits in adulthood that I like to call “plant fever.” Suddenly you’re noticing houseplants everywhere and can’t stop looking up Fiddle Leaf Figs on Pinterest. Every millennial has at least one plant. Of course, I’ve had plant fever my whole life. And, what’s not to love? Houseplants are an easy way to bring beauty …

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