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Mark Tavis

Mark Tavis is the pen name of Plant Blueprint's founder and editor, a plant enthusiast and researcher (not a professional horticulturist). Every guide is built from university extension services, botanical gardens and the ASPCA, with sources linked so readers can check them.

Banana Peel Fertilizer: How to Make It and Does It Work?

October 22, 2026September 8, 2026 by Mark Tavis
DIY potassium fertilizer from dried banana peel meal in a glass jar beside a 6-inch potted Monstera

The Pantry | Banana Peel Fertilizer Banana peels are often called a free potassium fertilizer, and there’s some truth to that. Peels are rich in … Read more

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Aglaonema Siam Aurora Care: Light, Water and Keeping It Red

October 19, 2026September 5, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Aglaonema Siam Aurora care guide showing red-veined leaves in bright indirect light

The Lab | Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora’ (red Chinese evergreen) Aglaonema Siam Aurora care is easy: bright, indirect light, water when the top 1 to 2 … Read more

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Aglaonema Silver Bay Care: An Easy Plant for Low Light

October 19, 2026September 2, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Aglaonema Silver Bay care guide showing broad silver-centred leaves with deep green margins in bright indirect light

The Lab | Aglaonema Silver Bay Care Aglaonema ‘Silver Bay’ is one of the most popular Chinese evergreens, with broad leaves that have a silver … Read more

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Aglaonema Care: Chinese Evergreen Light, Water and Soil

October 21, 2026September 1, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Aglaonema care guide showing variegated silver and green leaves in low indirect light

The Lab | Aglaonema Care Aglaonema, the Chinese evergreen, is one of the most forgiving houseplants: a compact tropical foliage plant from Southeast Asia and … Read more

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Anthurium Crystallinum Care: How to Grow Big Velvet Leaves

October 24, 2026September 1, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Anthurium crystallinum care guide showing large velvety dark green leaves with white veins in bright indirect light

The Lab | Anthurium crystallinum Care Anthurium crystallinum, the crystal anthurium, is grown for its leaves: dark, velvety green with white main veins that look … Read more

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Anthurium Andraeanum Care: Light, Water and Getting Flowers

October 19, 2026August 31, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Anthurium andraeanum care guide showing red waxy spathe and glossy dark green arrow-shaped leaves

The Lab | Anthurium Andraeanum Care The flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum), sold simply as “anthurium,” is grown for its glossy, heart-shaped red, pink or white … Read more

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Syngonium Pink Allusion Care: How to Keep It Pink

October 19, 2026August 31, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Syngonium Pink Allusion care guide showing olive-green leaves with pink veins and white overlay in bright indirect light

The Lab | Syngonium ‘Pink Allusion’ Syngonium Pink Allusion care is simple: bright, filtered light, water when the top of the mix has dried a … Read more

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Syngonium Albo Care: How to Keep the White Variegation

October 11, 2026August 30, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Syngonium albo care guide showing arrow-shaped leaves with white and cream variegation in bright indirect light

The Lab | Syngonium albo Syngonium albo care is arrowhead vine care with more light. Clemson Extension recommends medium to bright indirect light, letting the … Read more

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Syngonium Plant Care: Arrowhead Plant Light and Pruning

October 25, 2026August 29, 2026 by Mark Tavis
Syngonium plant care guide showing arrow-shaped variegated leaves in bright indirect light

The Lab | Syngonium Plant Care Syngonium, also called arrowhead vine, arrowhead plant or nephthytis, is one of the easiest aroids to keep indoors. Young … Read more

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