Elahe Rabiei

Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.
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Is Magnesium Good for Plants? The Comprehensive Answer

Is Magnesium Good for Plants? The Comprehensive Answer

Here, I will tell you about the role of Magnesium in plants to answer the question: "Is Magnesium good for plants?". you also will find out about the Mg deficiency symptoms and will find the best source of Magnesium for plants. keep reading. Plants need various nutrients for their healthy growth that take them from soil (and sometimes air). The soil nutrients are grouped into two basic categories based on the plant's needs: Macronutrients: Plants need them in large amounts and include C, H, O, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S (in another classification, Ca, Mg, and S come…
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How to Prevent Magnesium Deficiency in Plants? 7 Ways

How to Prevent Magnesium Deficiency in Plants? 7 Ways

Join this post to find out the causal agents of Mg shortage and learn how to prevent magnesium deficiency in plants. I’m a horticultural advisor and my academic major is plant protection; I strongly believe that prevention is always easier and more effective than treatments. But people often don’t know how to prevent nutrition deficiency in plants before any damage. Magnesium shortage in plants is one of the challenges of indoor and outdoor gardeners (or farmers) often ask me. I told you about the Magnesium deficiency in palm trees in my previous article. Here, I want to tell you how…
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Palm Tree Magnesium Deficiency: Detect and Treatment

Palm Tree Magnesium Deficiency: Detect and Treatment

Here you will find out all the things for detecting and treating palm tree magnesium deficiency in various types of indoor and outdoor palms. Palm tree magnesium deficiency is a common physiological palm disease, especially in highly leached soils. You may spot its symptoms in houseplant palms too. I’m a plant pathologist who works as a horticultural advisor and wrote this post to tell you all the things you must know to detect and treat palm tree magnesium deficiency. First, let's look at the role of magnesium in plants. Keep reading. What Is the Role of Magnesium in Plants? Magnesium…
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4 Black Mushrooms Growing in the Potted Plants + Images and All You Must Know

4 Black Mushrooms Growing in the Potted Plants + Images and All You Must Know

Join this post to raise our knowledge about another challenge of indoor gardening. Have you spotted black mushrooms growing in the potted plants? don't worry, keep reading to find out the answer to all the questions you are searching for about black mushrooms from identification to getting rid of them. I discussed various types of mushrooms that grow in houseplants in my previous posts, including: Brown mushrooms growing in potted plants White mushrooms growing in potted plants Grey mushrooms in potted plants Yellow mushrooms growing in houseplants Here, I want to tell you about the black mushrooms growing in the…
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What to Put Under Plants to Protect Furniture? Top 20 Ideas

What to Put Under Plants to Protect Furniture? Top 20 Ideas

Join me in this post to tell you what to put under plants to protect furniture from discoloration, swelling, scratches, etc. with about 20 ideas with inspiring images. People often say they love house plants but love their furniture more. They tried various things such as plant saucers to protect their tables, cabinets, carpets, and furniture from damage caused by potted plants. Despite all done, they spot their furniture is discolored, swelling and scratched. What must do? Throw out plants? No, keep reading to find out golden ideas to keep your furniture and indoor plants co-exist. Based on my experience,…
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How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Houseplants? Best Practical Ways

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Houseplants? Best Practical Ways

If you are searching for a practical way to kill mushrooms in potted plants, welcome to this post. I’m a horticultural advisor (my academic major is plant protection) and want to tell you how to get rid of mushrooms in houseplants. keep reading. Although in my previous post, I discussed mushrooms growing in houseplants including their types (yellow mushrooms, indoor brown mushrooms, white mushrooms, and grey mushrooms), before diving into their removal, let’s have a brief overview of them by answering some of the most frequent questions that people often ask me. Is it Bad if Mushrooms Are Growing in…
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9 Common Blue Star Fern Problems: Detect by Images and Fix them

9 Common Blue Star Fern Problems: Detect by Images and Fix them

I’m a plant pathologist (my academic major is plant protection) and work as a horticultural adviser. I decided to answer the most frequent questions about Blue Star Fern problems in this post. If you are concerned about your Fern, join me in here. Blue star fern (scientific name: Phlebodium Aureum) is native to the tropical rainforest of South America and is one of today’s popular indoor plants that can thrive in warm humid conditions well. This plant is also known as Phlebodium, Phlebodium aureum Blue Star, and Blue Fern. Anyway, most indoor gardeners have several problems caring for Blue Fern…
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Top 10 Low-Light Hanging Plants for the Bathrooms

Top 10 Low-Light Hanging Plants for the Bathrooms

If you a fan of Spa-like bathrooms or interested in adding a natural character to them, here you can find the best Low-light hanging plants for the bathrooms with their images, names, and pro tips for caring for them. Although there are several low-light high-humidity plants for bathrooms, hanging plants are more popular. You can hang them from different parts without concern about spaces. Due to most of the bathrooms being damp and dim, it's critical to choose hanging indoor plants that can thrive in low-light conditions. In this post, I provided you with 10 of the best, but before…
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Top 10 Low Light Hanging Plants Safe for Cats in 2024

Top 10 Low Light Hanging Plants Safe for Cats in 2024

If you have a dim corner in your house that wants to give appeal to it by hanging plants but are concerned about your playful kitty, I recommend Ferns such as "Boston Ferns" or "Kimberly Queen Ferns" which can thrive in low-light places and are not toxic for cats too.  For more, I’m here with this post to help you with 10 of the best “low light hanging plants safe for cats”. Here, you will find them with their images, names (common and scientific names), and their caring points. Some of them not only add to your house's appeal but…
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5 Best Low Light Indoor Trees Safe for Cats + Caring Points

5 Best Low Light Indoor Trees Safe for Cats + Caring Points

If you have a dim corner in your house and want to add a tropical view with indoor trees that are also safe for your lovely playful kitty, join me in this post to show you the best low light indoor trees safe for cats. I’m a plant pathologist who works as a horticulture advisor. Here, I want to tell you all the things you should know to have a cat-friendly indoor garden with low light trees. I will provide you with their names, images, benefits, and pro tips for caring for them including watering, light requirements, fertilization, best soil…
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