Houseplant Pest Profile: Mealybugs
Mealybugs are one of the most common house plant pests, so it’s unlikely that you’ll never have to deal with …
Is My Plant Dead or Dormant? How to Tell (And How to Revive It)
Before you bin it — check. Most “dead” houseplants aren’t actually dead. Here’s how to tell the difference, and exactly …
How to Organise Houseplants
Organising house plants for most people is easy: a Monstera Deliciosa in the corner, a pothos hanging on the bookcase, …
How to Care For Fiddle Leaf Figs
Despite being the diva of the house plant world, the Fiddle-leaf fig tree remains one of the most popular house …
How to Care For Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera Deliciosa is a forgiving, easy-to-care-for houseplant that will tolerate various conditions. They’re awesome for beginners because they’ll tolerate subpar …
How to Care For Calathea
I kind of got into plants in the wrong order – I went all in on Philodendron first, purely because …
Why (And How) You Need to Clean Your Houseplants
Cleaning houseplants can help improve light absorption and therefore photosynthesis, and it can really help reduce the chance of getting …
How to Get Rid Of Houseplant Pests
I’m going to start by giving you a little advice that will both help and horrify you: Once you have …
How to Repot A Houseplant (Without Killing It)
Really Caroline, a whole post on how to shift a plant into a slightly bigger one and stick a bit …
Fertilising Your Houseplants: Everything You Need to Know
This is an article about fertilising plants BUT you need to make sure their light and watering needs are met …
The Best Non-Toxic Houseplants
Do plants really purify the air? Yes, kind of. But also, probably no, not unless you have either your home …
It Doesn’t Matter Whether You Top Or Bottom Water Houseplants (There Are Pros And Cons to Both)
Now, before we start, I don’t want anyone going home from this blog post (as it were) and thinking they’ve …
You Can Keep Plants In The Bathroom (But It’s Not Always A Good Idea)
Bathrooms can be cold, stark places, and what better (and cheaper) way to brighten up yours than with a plant? …
Houseplants Can’t Survive In The Dark (At Least Not For Long)
Honestly? HONESTLY? No. I’m sure a ZZ plant would try super super hard to survive in, say, a bathroom with …
How to Get Houseplants to Bloom
The best way to ensure your house plants will bloom is to care for them well. BUT ALSO DON’T MOVE …
11 Reasons Your Houseplant Has Brown Leaf Tips
Brown tips on house plants can be a bit unsightly, but they’re not usually a sign that there’s something drastically …
40 Gift Ideas For Houseplant Lovers: What We Wish You’d Buy Us
Buying presents is hard. Especially for dads. ESPECIALLY if your dad (like mine) doesn’t like sports, beer, or stuff. Any …
This Is How Often You Should Water Houseplants
I wish I could tell you that you could set yourself a reminder and water all your plants weekly. Unfortunately, …
Houseplants Don’t Cause Damp (But They Certainly Don’t Prevent It)
House plants CAN cause damp, but as long as you’re careful not to overwater them, then you should be fine …
Stop Putting Rocks In The Bottom Of Houseplants (They Don’t Aid Drainage At All)
In general, it’s not necessary to put rocks in the bottom of plant pots. One rock to cover an onboxiously …
Your Plant Pot Need Drainage Holes (Rocks Are Not An Alternative!)
If you’ve got any idea about houseplants at all, you’ll know that the number two killer of houseplants is overwatering …
