{"title":"Tropical Houseplants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"begonia-macarena-small","title":"Begonia Macarena - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRex Begonia; compact rosette 10–20cm tall × 25–30cm wide; glossy reversed heart-shaped leaves with multicolored pattern: medium brown-green with red-brown-purple center, feathered and marginate patterning; undulate, dentate leaf margins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Rex Begonia cultivar — grown exclusively for dramatic, colorful foliage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Glossy, reversed heart-shaped leaves in brown-green with red-purple center feathered patterning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Compact: 10–20cm tall, 25–30cm wide; ideal for shelves and tabletops\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Light: bright indirect light; avoid direct sun (causes leaf scorch)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Water: allow top 1\" of soil to dry between waterings; 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upright habit; does not climb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Light: bright indirect light preferred; avoid direct sun (scorches leaves)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Water: allow top inch of soil to dry before watering; avoid overwatering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Humidity: moderate to high humidity preferred; tolerates typical household humidity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Temp: 65–85°F; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Soil: well-draining mix with peat, perlite, and organic matter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Fertilize monthly during growing season\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Air-purifying properties\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e• Toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dicks Sticks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49263429353699,"sku":"TRO004","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/7543\/1907\/files\/TRO004_-_philodendron_jungle_boogie.jpg?v=1781584228"},{"product_id":"philodendron-mccolleys-finale","title":"Philodendron McColley’s Finale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-heading hybrid Philodendron; 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