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what plant is this? thank you

It looks like yellow Kalanchoe. Here is one that looks pretty similar. This plant needs a lot of light and not too much water, see here for more details about how to take care of the plant.
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What are small plants for containers referred to as?

You can grow almost anything in containers; herbs, shrubs, or even trees (bonsai). But also vegetables or flowers. Try to look for plants which are sold in small containers. Examples for flowers are M …
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Are these plants Aloe or Gasteraloe?

They do look very much like Gasteraloe beguinii
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What flowering plants could I keep outdoors in pots in winter in Holland?

In the Netherlands bulbs are very popular. If you choose different plant bulbs, and put them together in a pot, the one will bloom after the other. The earliest bloomers are for instance Galanthus niv …
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What to do with tomatillo and chilli plants in winter?

Looks very professional, especially since you say you are a first-time gardener. If you don't expect anymore harvest (no flowers, no fruits anymore), you can get rid of the plants. They are indeed su …
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Pot size - small & repot, or start large?

Growing vegetables or houseplants are two different things. Vegetables are usually annuals, which means they grow only one year (season), which means you'll have to time them right (sow them early Spr …
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Browning on Silver Spurflower leaves? Is this a fungus or lack of water?

This is a general sign of hot and dry summer days, many potted plants show this behavior. Here in the Netherlands we just recently had a very hot and dry period for more than a week (heat wave), and I …
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My Dracaena reflexa (Song of India) is dying. Help!

I am not sure, but I think just fluorescent light is not sufficient for most plant species. They usually need direct or indirect sunlight, or they should be grown under special grow lamps. I think thi …
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Maple plant that will not turn green?

I am afraid the color of the plant is part of its genetics and might be influenced by seasons. About your becoming too big problem. Acers are ideal for bonsai! There is also a purple Japanese Maple …
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Are synthetic fertilisers necessary in potting plants?

Yes that is possible, you can use organic fertilizer instead. For example cow or chicken manure can be used. I have these in dried granules form, I just add a hand full every month or so when I think …
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