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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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Bird of Paradise CareHow to care for a bird of paradise indoors: light, watering, split leaves, blooming and the plants we carry in Victor...October 09, 2026
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Ficus Audrey CareHow to care for a Ficus Audrey: light, watering, leaf drop and pruning, from VI Plant Shop in Victoria, BC.October 01, 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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Tips & how-to
LECA Starter Guide: Growing Houseplants in Semi-HydroA step-by-step intro to growing houseplants in LECA: what you need, mixing nutrients, moving a plant over, and the we...September 13, 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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Tradescantia CareHow to care for tradescantia: light for colour, watering, pinching, and how to propagate it, from VI Plant Shop in Vi...August 18, 2026
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Plant problems
Why Are My Plant's Leaves Turning Yellow?Yellow leaves are a plant's way of telling you something. How to read the pattern, find the cause and fix it.August 06, 2026
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Schefflera CareHow to care for Schefflera Amate and umbrella plants: light, watering, leggy growth and pests, from VI Plant Shop in ...July 28, 2026
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ZZ Plant CareHow to care for a ZZ plant, including Raven ZZ: light, watering, soil and common problems, from VI Plant Shop in Vict...July 18, 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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Jade Plant CareHow to care for a jade plant: sun, watering, pruning, flowering and how to make it last for decades.June 16, 2026
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Pitcher Plant Care (Sarracenia)How to care for Sarracenia pitcher plants: full sun, pure water, outdoor growing and winter dormancy in Victoria, BC.June 06, 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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Philodendron Pink Princess CareHow to care for a Philodendron Pink Princess: light for pink, watering, reversion and pruning, from VI Plant Shop in ...April 30, 2026
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Rubber Tree CareHow to care for a rubber tree (Ficus elastica), including Burgundy, Tineke and Ruby: light, watering, pruning and com...April 16, 2026
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Tips & how-to
Soil Bar Mixes Explained: Tropical, Arid, Chunky and MoreWhich of our in-store potting mixes to use for which plants, what's in each one, and the amendments that let you fine...April 03, 2026
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Scindapsus CareHow to care for scindapsus, including Silvery Ann, Moonlight and Platinum: light, watering and propagation.March 27, 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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How to Repot a Houseplant (or Let Us Do It for You)When to repot, how to pick the right pot and soil, step-by-step instructions, and our in-store repotting service from...March 02, 2026
