Here’s How to Use A Houseplant Moisture Metre – And Why You Shouldn’t Rely On It

This article talks primarily about moisture metres (you’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know) but I also discuss why I’m scared of plastic ...

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How to Grow a Monstera Deliciosa in Water

Growing Monstera deliciosa in water is a really popular option. I keep my Monstera Thai Constellation in water because when (not if!) she gets root ...

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Why Your Calathea Has Brown/Black Spots (And What to Do About Them)

Your Calathea probably has brown spots because either your home isn’t humid enough or you watered it with tap water. Ah, Calathea. We love them ...

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How Often Do Monstera Grow New Leaves? (And How to Speed it Up)

In good conditions, Monstera produce one new leaf per month per growth point. Here’s what affects growth rate, what the leaf stages look like, and how to get more leaves faster.

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House Plants Do Like Coffee Grounds – But They’re Not A Good Fertiliser

Don’t rush to put coffee grounds on your house plants. From the research I’ve done, the benefits seem to be over-exaggerated – coffee grounds aren’t ...

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