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Alocasia CareHow to care for alocasias: light, watering, humidity, winter dormancy and spider mites, from VI Plant Shop in Victori...February 23, 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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Plant problems
How to Get Rid of Fungus GnatsThose tiny flies around your plants are fungus gnats. How to break their life cycle in a few weeks, and keep them fro...February 06, 2026
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Aglaonema CareHow to care for an aglaonema (Chinese evergreen): light, watering, cold drafts and colourful varieties, from VI Plant...January 25, 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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Freebies
Free Plant Phone WallpapersTwo free plant phone wallpapers from the shop: a pink and green Tradescantia print and a teal abstract fern. Full pho...January 06, 2026
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Fiddle Leaf Fig CareHow to care for a fiddle leaf fig: light, watering, brown spots, leaf drop and pruning, from VI Plant Shop in Victori...December 27, 2025
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Dracaena Marginata CareHow to care for a Dracaena marginata (dragon tree): light, watering, brown tips and pruning, from VI Plant Shop in Vi...December 13, 2025
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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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Tips & how-to
Low-Light Plant Heroes: Houseplants for Darker CornersThe tough, good-looking houseplants that cope with north windows, basement suites and Victoria's grey winters, plus h...November 12, 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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Ficus Altissima CareHow to care for a Ficus altissima (council tree): light, watering, pruning and common problems, from VI Plant Shop in...October 20, 2025
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Tips & how-to
Winter Houseplant Care in VictoriaShorter, greyer days and dry indoor heat change everything. How to adjust light, watering, humidity and pest care to ...October 06, 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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Monstera Adansonii CareHow to care for a Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine): light, watering, humidity and climbing vs trailing.September 13, 2025
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Dracaena Care: Corn Plant, Lemon Lime + Cane DracaenasHow to care for corn plant and cane dracaenas, including Hawaiian Sunshine, Lemon Lime and Mass Cane: light, watering...September 04, 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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Philodendron Birkin CareHow to care for a Philodendron Birkin: light for the white stripes, watering, reversion and common problems.August 04, 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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Sundew Care (Drosera)How to care for sundews (Drosera): light, the right water, carnivorous soil and feeding, from VI Plant Shop in Victor...July 11, 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
