How to Care For Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
So, from my research, I can conclude that Sansevieria no longer exist. Well. They’ve done some molecular phylogenetic studies and, …
Plant profile: How to Care For…Dieffenbachia
If you’ve been hanging around this website for a while, you’ll know about my *dismal* track record with Dieffenbachia. I …
How to Preserve Variegation In Monstera Deliciosa
There is no guarantee that you can preserve the variegation on a variegated Monstera unless you buy a Thai Constellation …
Houseplants DON’T Thrive On Neglect (But Loads Don’t Like Too Much Fuss)
NO PLANTS ACTIVELY THRIVE ON NEGLECT. I HATE this narrative. There’s a stark difference between being left the hell alone …
Cheap Houseplants Are NOT Necessarily More Likely to Die Than Expensive Ones
Gosh, getting into house plants can be a spendy hobby. EVERYONE wants a variegated monstera, which’ll set you back about …
What to Do With Overgrown Houseplants (5 Options)
When a plant gets too big, most people panic — but there are actually loads of options. Here’s what to …
How to Care For Anthurium
Anthuriums are actually a pretty chill plant once you’ve got the basics sorted BUT there is a TONNE of variation …
What Are Cataphylls? (And Other Houseplant Jargon Finally Explained)
A cataphyll is that brown papery sheath that appears before a new Monstera leaf — and that’s just the start …
This Is How You Keep Pothos From Getting Leggy
Leggy Pothos are the nemesis of the houseplant world. Luckily it’s pretty simple to grow Pothos full and bushy IF …
How to Care For Philodendron
I love me a philodendron. They’re a family comprising over 900 species, so I’d be shocked if you can’t find …
How to Care For Maidenhair Ferns
Everyone loves maidenhair fern. They were the It Plant a couple of years ago – I remember because I fell …
How to Care For Aglaonema
In my opinion, Aglaonemas are woefully underrepresented in the house plant community. They’re easy to care for and come in …
How to Prevent (Or Treat) Houseplant Shock
Plants don’t go into shock quite like humans do. They don’t alert you to the fact that they’re not feeling …
How to Grow An Avocado From Seed
Can there be anything better than a free plant? Or a £2 plant that comes with a free avocado, depending …
You Can Take Houseplants Outside (But You Need to Acclimate Them)
I didn’t know this was even a thing until last summer when I was hit with a plethora of YouTube …
Pothos Care Guide: How to Grow Pothos (and Keep It Thriving)
Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants alive — but there are still ways to kill it. Here’s everything you …
How to Care For Moth Orchids
I’m trying to make these guides more concise and tailored around my actual experience so I’m not going to explain …
Houseplant Pest Profile: Spider Mites
I couldn’t find a free image of a spider mite (no one’s surprised) so I was going to go with …
Houseplant Pest Profile: Scale
There are 8000 species of scale insects worldwide, and they vary quite a bit in terms of appearance. I don’t …
Houseplant Pest Profile: Aphids
I actually got a picture of an aphid! Thanks, Unsplash! They’re gross! I mean, I know you all know what …
The Houseplant Person’s Guide to Thrips
Thrips are the worst of houseplant pests, for one reason, and one reason only: they become immune to *almost* every …
