Plant Care

How to Use Grow Lights With Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa can grow very well under grow lights, but there are a lot of factors to consider. This article …

Monstera Deliciosa Winter Care

Monstera deliciosa over winter indoors quite well (even here in the UK) but there are a few things you need …

Monstera Deliciosa Humidity Requirements

Monstera deliciosa are happy in a range of humidity levels – anything above 40% is fine for them. However, they …

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

I honestly had no idea how much of a problem slugs could be in a terrarium until it happened. It …

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 Clarinerveum

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

How to Grow Snake Plants In LECA

Yes, snake plants can grow in leca. I’m currently growing my teeny whale fin in leca, and it’s doing really …

Planet Houseplant’s Guide to Axillary Buds

An axillary bud is the point on a plant where the new growth is going to come from. Sometimes you …

How to Use Your Own Soil In The Click & Grow

One of the most common questions I get about the Click & Grow is about DIY’ing their pods. You definitely …

Houseplant Aerial Roots: The Ultimate Guide

Aerial roots are one of those things that I had NO idea about until I started collecting houseplants. They can …

Click & Grow Review

Did I get into blogging because I get sent free stuff? No. But do I love it so much when …

How to Propagate Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma in Water

Propagating Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is as simple as propagating a Pothos, but somehow not as easy. Their propensity towards root rot …

Houseplants Can Touch The Wall (But You Might See Some Cosmetic Damage)

Plants touching the wall is not that big of a deal. It can inhibit growth, or even damage new growth, …

Mini Monstera Problems: Here’s Wrong With Your Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma are a really popular plant because they’re like a, er, mini Monstera – a great option if you …

How to Grow A Monstera Adansonii In Water

Growing plants in water can be a great option for people who can’t seem to get to grips with their …

What You Need to Know About Mycorrhizae and Houseplants

Mycorrhizal fungi is a hot topic in the houseplant world at the moment, because adding it to our houseplants could …

Alternatives To Using Rocks In Planters

Just to make sure we’re all on the same page: you don’t need to put rocks in a planter. I …

How to Remove/Prevent Houseplant Mushrooms

Mushrooms that pop up in plant pots are not going to harm your plant but they’re classified as ‘medium poisonous’ …

Houseplant Mushrooms Aren’t A Problem. Here’s Why:

Houseplant mushrooms are not usually a problem. However, they need certain conditions to grow (heat, moisture, nutrients), which can cause …

This Is Why There’s A Rotten Egg Smell In Your Houseplants

If its really bad, chances are it’s stem rot. The description ‘rotten eggs doesn’t do justice to the truly hideous …