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Phalaenopsis Orchid CareHow to care for a Phalaenopsis (moth orchid): light, bark and moss mixes, watering, feeding with Southside Grow + Blo...October 24, 2026
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Holiday + gifts
Christmas Cactus Care: Getting Blooms Every HolidayHow to get your Christmas cactus blooming, keep the buds from dropping, and help it rebloom next year, plus why it's ...October 20, 2026
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Maidenhair Fern CareHow to care for a maidenhair fern: never let it dry out, humidity, light and recovering a crispy fern. Pet safe.September 24, 2026
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Goldfish Plant + Lipstick Plant CareHow to care for goldfish plants and lipstick plants: light, watering and how to get them to bloom. Pet safe.August 31, 2026
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String of Hearts CareHow to care for a string of hearts: light, watering, tubers and propagation. Pet safe.July 07, 2026
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Easy Pet-Safe Houseplants for Cat and Dog HomesEasy-care houseplants that are non-toxic to cats and dogs, sorted by the light you have, plus a few tips for plant-cu...June 23, 2026
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Staghorn Fern CareHow to care for a staghorn fern, potted or mounted: light, watering by soaking, shield fronds and humidity. Pet safe.May 23, 2026
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Fittonia Care (Nerve Plant)How to care for fittonia (nerve plant): light, watering, the dramatic faint, humidity and terrariums. Pet safe.May 16, 2026
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Venus Fly Trap CareHow to care for a Venus fly trap: sun, the right water, soil, feeding and winter dormancy, from VI Plant Shop in Vict...May 08, 2026
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Rabbit's Foot Fern CareHow to care for a rabbit's foot fern: light, watering, its furry rhizomes and humidity. Pet safe and easy.March 14, 2026
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Lithops Care (Living Stones)How to care for lithops (living stones): sun, when to water and when not to, and their yearly leaf change.February 13, 2026
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Burro's Tail CareHow to care for a burro's tail (Sedum morganianum): sun, watering, fragile leaves and propagation. Pet safe.January 16, 2026
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Holiday + gifts
Plants for People Who Kill PlantsThe toughest, most forgiving houseplants we sell, the three habits that keep them alive, and easy gift ideas for the ...December 02, 2025
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Bird's Nest Fern CareHow to care for a bird's nest fern: light, watering around the rosette, humidity and common problems. Pet safe.November 20, 2025
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Hoya CareHow to care for hoyas: light, watering, soil, getting blooms and the hoya varieties we carry in Victoria, BC.October 29, 2025
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Pilea Care (Chinese Money Plant + More)How to care for pilea, including the Chinese money plant: light, watering, rotating, and sharing pups. Pet safe.September 22, 2025
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Air Plant Care (Tillandsia)How to care for air plants (Tillandsia): soaking, drying, light and displays, from VI Plant Shop in Victoria, BC. Pet...August 26, 2025
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Indoor Palm Care: Parlour, Kentia + Butterfly PalmsHow to care for indoor palms, including parlour, kentia and butterfly palms: light, watering, brown tips and pests. P...August 14, 2025
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String of Turtles CareHow to care for string of turtles (Peperomia prostrata): light, watering, small pots and propagation. Pet safe.July 27, 2025
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Calathea CareHow to care for calatheas: light, watering, humidity, crispy edges and the pet-safe varieties we carry in Victoria, BC.July 19, 2025
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Stromanthe Triostar CareHow to care for a Stromanthe Triostar: light for colour, watering, humidity and crispy edges. Pet safe.June 28, 2025
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Fern Care: Boston, Button, Crocodile + MoreHow to care for indoor ferns, including Boston, button, crocodile and blue star ferns: light, watering and humidity.June 21, 2025
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Olive Tree Care (Indoors + Out)How to care for an olive tree indoors and outdoors in Victoria: sun, watering, winter and pruning. Pet safe.May 10, 2025
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Money Tree CareHow to care for a money tree (Pachira): light, watering, braided trunks and leaf drop. Pet safe.April 28, 2025
