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FIVE HOUSEPLANT FAVOURITES AND HOW TO PROPAGATE THEM

Calathea / Division

Since the members of this jazzy genus have rhizomatous roots, they are best multiplied by simple division (as with the fern on page 80). In late spring or summer, ease the roots of your plant apart and divide the plant in half, or as many sections as

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