Plant Care

peace lily growing under normal LED lights

Grow Lights For Peace Lilies

Grow lights aren’t a necessity for peace lilies – they’re plants that thrive in indirect light, and grow lights are …

How to Fertilise Peace Lilies

Fertilising peace lilies can cause people a lot of unnecessary anxiety, so I’m gonna preface this article by saying that …
variegated peace lily with new leaf emerging

How to Repot Your Peace Lily

Repotting peace lilies is a pretty simple task BUT due to the somewhat overdramatic nature of these plants, it can …
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Planet Houseplant’s Guide to Thanksgiving/Christmas Cactus

Christmas (or more likely, Thanksgiving) cactus are a popular winter houseplant because they produce the most beautiful pink or orange …
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Peace Lily Temperature Requirements

Peace lilies like temperatures between 18-30˚C, or 65-85˚F. They can tolerate a wider range of temperatures though – they’re just …
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Peace Lily Soil Requirements

Peace lilies like to stay consistently moist, so they need a soil that retains water and won’t dry out too …

Peace Lily Humidity: How Much Do They Actually Need?

Peace lilies do best at 50–65% humidity — but most homes fall short of that. Here’s what actually happens if …

How to Water A Peace Lily

Peace lilies are one of the few aroids that don’t mind having wet feet. They grow close to the banks …
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Light Requirements For Peace Lilies

Peace lilies are a great option for dark houses. They need some light and will grow best in high-volume, low-intensity …

Planet Houseplant’s Peace Lily Guide

Peace lilies have been popular houseplants for decades, but their care can be tricky. They’re a somewhat polarising plant – …
Juvenile Monstera deliciosa that has a rooted aerial root in a jar of water beside

How to Propagate Monstera Deliciosa in Water

The easiest way to propagate Monster deliciosa is in water. You can do it in soil, but I’d recommend water …

This Is The Houseplant Equipment You Actually Need (it’s not a lot)

You don’t need much stuff to take care of houseplants, but the right equipment can make things easier and more …

How Long Can a Monstera Go Without Water? (Longer Than You Think)

A Monstera deliciosa can go up to two months without water without long-term damage. Here’s what affects that number — …
Thrips on Your Monstera Deliciosa? How to Identify & Remove Them

Thrips on Your Monstera Deliciosa? How to Identify & Remove Them

Thrips and Monstera are best friends, and it’s a toxic relationship we need to eradicate asap. There are dozens of …

Best Grow Lights For Houseplants (and How to Actually Use Them)

I’ve tested 5 grow lights on over 100 houseplants. Here’s what actually works, what’s a waste of money, and how …

Monstera Deliciosa Winter Care: What Actually Changes (And What Doesn’t)

Monstera slow down in winter but they don’t need dramatically different care. Here’s what to actually change — watering, feeding, …

Monstera Humidity Requirements: What It Needs (And What’s Overkill)

Do Monsteras really need a humidifier? The honest answer is probably not. Here’s the humidity range your Monstera actually needs …

How to Care For Rhaphidophora Decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva are a species of aroid in the Rhaphidophora genus. They’re native to tropical forests in China, India, and …

How to Get Rid of Slugs in a Terrarium (Without Harming Other Creatures)

Slugs in a terrarium are a nightmare — especially if you have isopods or other creatures in there too. Here’s …

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Seaweed Fertiliser

So I did the research, and it turns out you don’t really need to know much abut seaweed fertiliser. Now …

How to Care For Anthurium Clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium are a great anthurium for beginners. I LOVE mine, even though it’s pretty much a thrips farm. This …