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Grow with RHPL

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A patron plants a heart leaf philodendron cutting into a biodegradable pot. She holds a sign that says "Spread Library Love" under her arm.
A patron pots an RHPL plant cutting at the 2025 Summer Reading Kickoff

Plant Swap and Propagation Station at the Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 13, 12-2 p.m. Library Lawn


Looking to try out your green thumb this year, but don’t know where to start? 


At this year’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 13th, RHPL will once again be handing out propagations from the heart leaf philodendron that line the library staircase. Heart leaf philodendron is a very tough and forgiving plant, making it a great place for beginners to start their houseplant journey.


Cuttings of our library plants are currently growing strong roots in water and waiting to find their new home. Stop by our Plant Swap and Propagation Station to plant a cutting, and start growing your very own piece of the library. 

A table is set up in front of the library with heart leaf philodendron cuttings and biodegradable pots. A box of soil is on the grass in front of the table.
Propagation Station at Summer Reading Kickoff 2025

Already seasoned in all things house plants? Looking to expand your plant collection? If you have propagations or plants at home that you’re looking to give away, bring them to our table and swap with your fellow plant people.


Caring for your new library plant


Soil & Container

If you potted your propagated plant with us at the Summer Reading Kickoff Party, your plant is already in good, well-draining potting soil and a biodegradable pot. You can place the existing pot right into a new pot of similar size and it will degrade over time, or you can move the plant and dirt directly into a new container. Choose a plastic or ceramic pot with drainage holes on the bottom and put it in a tray so that excess water has a place to go.


Light

Find a place in your home with bright, indirect light, away from pets. A room with lots of natural light works great, just don’t place it in the direct path of the sun.


Water

Now you can water your new plant! Overwatering is the most common killer of houseplants. Water your new plant once every 1-2 weeks. Make sure to let the soil dry to the touch between waterings.


With that, you are well on your way to growing your own piece of the library. What other plans do you have this summer?


This post was written by Brittany Christofel, Circulation Manager at RHPL.




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