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Category: Plant Care & Growing Tips
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Calathea vs Maranta vs Ctenanthe vs Goeppertia: How to Tell Them Apart
When it comes to prayer plants, things can get a little confusing—especially when your Calathea turns out not to be a Calathea at all! If you’ve ever been stumped trying to tell the difference between Calathea (ka-LAY-thee-uh), Maranta (muh-RAN-tuh), Ctenanthe (tee-NAN-thee), and Goeppertia (GEP-er-tee-uh…
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Are You Listening to Your Leaves?
At Root 4, we believe nature has a rhythm—and when you slow down enough to tune in, you start to notice the ways your plants are already speaking. One of the most powerful tools in plant care isn’t a watering can or moisture meter—it’s…
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What Nursery Nets Are Really Doing to Your Plants
At Root 4, we believe that thriving plants start with freedom to grow—and sometimes that means giving them a fresh start from the roots up. If you’ve ever bought a healthy-looking plant only to watch it stall out after a few months, you’re not…
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Fungus Gnats: Annoying Little Flyers with a Soil Story to Tell
Tiny flies hovering near your houseplants might not be your favorite part of plant care—but they are trying to tell you something. Fungus gnats are more than just a nuisance; they’re part of the story your soil is telling. These little bugs often show…
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Are Moss Poles Overrated? The Case for Wood Boards as a Better Climbing Support
In the houseplant community, moss poles have become a staple for climbing plants like Monstera, Philodendron, and Pothos. Social media is flooded with tutorials on how to keep them moist, maintain humidity, and train plants to climb them. But what if moss poles aren’t…
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Clearance Plants: Hidden Gems or Hidden Headaches?
There’s something incredibly satisfying about rescuing a clearance plant from a store shelf. You see a struggling plant, marked down to just a few dollars, and think, “I can save this.” I do it all the time. But over the years, I’ve learned that…
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Which Ctenanthe Do You Have? How to Identify the Differences
If you’ve ever brought home a Ctenanthe plant only to struggle with identifying its exact variety, you’re not alone. Many species in the Ctenanthe genus, commonly referred to as Never Never Plants, share similar striking leaf patterns, making it difficult to tell them apart.…
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The Guide to Holiday Cacti
Holiday cacti are beloved houseplants that brighten indoor spaces with their stunning seasonal blooms. However, many people mistakenly refer to all of them as Christmas cacti, despite their distinct differences in bloom time, leaf structure, and care requirements. In this guide, we’ll explore the…