Choosing the right pot and knowing when to repot are some of the most important skills a plant parent can learn. The right pot provides a stable, healthy environment for roots to thrive, while timely repotting gives your plant the space and nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy. This guide will walk you […]
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Pest Patrol: A Visual Guide to Common Houseplant Pests
Finding unwanted critters on your favorite plant is alarming, but don’t worry—you’ve come to the right place. Nearly every plant parent deals with pests at some point. The key to winning the battle is quick identification and consistent treatment. This visual guide will help you figure out precisely what you’re dealing with and ho
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Decoding Light: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Spot for Your Houseplant
Of all the elements of plant care, light is arguably the most critical and often the most misunderstood. Light isn’t just for looking at your plants; for them, light is food. Through photosynthesis, plants convert light into the energy they need to grow, produce leaves, and thrive. Understanding the light in your home is the […]
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Humidity for Houseplants: The Ultimate Guide to a Happy Environment
You’ve mastered light and watering, but your plant’s leaves are still crispy. What’s the missing piece of the puzzle? For many of our favorite houseplants, the answer is humidity. Most tropical plants thrive in environments with much more moisture in the air than the average home provides. Understanding and managing humidity is th
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The Ultimate Guide to Fertilizing Your Houseplants
Fertilizing can feel like one of the more confusing aspects of houseplant care, but it doesn’t have to be. Think of fertilizer as a multivitamin for your plants. While soil provides a good base, regular watering slowly flushes out essential nutrients. Fertilizing replenishes these nutrients, providing the fuel your plants need for lush foliag
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Plant Disease Library: A Guide to Houseplant Problems
Discovering a problem with your beloved houseplant can be stressful, but don’t panic! Most common houseplant diseases are treatable with the correct diagnosis and a little care. This library is designed to help you visually identify what’s wrong with your plant and provide you with clear, step-by-step treatment plans. Browse the categor
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Vault Blog 001 – Let’s Grow Together!
Hello, and a very warm welcome to The Botanical Vault! We are so incredibly excited to finally open the doors and start to share with you what we’ve been passionately building behind the scenes. If you’re here, it’s probably for the same reason we started this journey: a deep and abiding love for plants. Not […]
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Garuga gamblei
Basic Information Common Name: Garuga gambleiScientific Name: Garuga gambleiNative Habitat: Found primarily in Southeast Asia, including regions of Myanmar and Thailand. It typically grows in forests, often in mixed deciduous or evergreen formations, sometimes in hilly or mountainous areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Garuga gamblei is a speci
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Haplolobus
Basic Information Common Name: Haplolobus Scientific Name: Haplolobus Native Habitat: Tropical Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Guinea. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Haplolobus belongs to the large and economically significant Burseraceae family, often known as the torchwood or incense tree family. This fam
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Haplolobus floribundus
Basic Information Common Name: Haplolobus floribundusScientific Name: Haplolobus floribundusNative Habitat: Tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Haplolobus* belongs to the Burseraceae family, a group often referred to as the incense tree family due to many species producing fragrant