Everything you ever needed to know about caring for your house plants, how to water house plants, how to fertilise house plants, how much humidity different house plants need
Fertilising peace lilies can cause people a lot of unnecessary anxiety, so I’m gonna preface this article by saying that there is absolutely no reason to overthink this. Pick a fertiliser, pick a schedule, and stick to it. Fertiliser is supplemental care. I wouldn’t advise skipping it all together (though you absolutely can) BUT it’s …
Repotting peace lilies is a pretty simple task BUT due to the somewhat overdramatic nature of these plants, it can be quite stressful. The good news is that, if done correctly, some degree of wilting is pretty much unavoidable, and it’ll bounce back after a couple of weeks of TLC. My absolute top tip for …
Christmas (or more likely, Thanksgiving) cactus are a popular winter houseplant because they produce the most beautiful pink or orange flowers. They’re pretty easygoing, but they require very different care from their desert cousins. Schlumbergera live in the tropical rainforests of south-eastern Brazil, so they need more moisture than you might expect for a succulent. …
Peace lilies like temperatures between 18-30˚C, or 65-85˚F. They can tolerate a wider range of temperatures though – they’re just unlikely to grow. If temperatures exceed 37˚C/100 then you may get crispy edges and drooping. Peace lilies can survive pretty well in low temperatures for short periods of time, but they won’t tolerate frost. Peace …
Peace lilies like to stay consistently moist, so they need a soil that retains water and won’t dry out too quickly. Try to stay away from DIY fertilisers and nutrient-rich compost – combining those with damp soil creates the perfect haven for fungus gnats. Gnats aren’t usually harmful (to you or your plants) but they’re …