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 …
What Is an Axillary Bud? (And How to Activate One on Your Monstera)
An axillary bud is a dormant growth point on your plant’s stem — and knowing how to find and activate …
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 …
Monstera aerial roots: what to do with them (the complete guide)
Ok SO. You’ve got a Monstera with roots going absolutely everywhere and you have no idea what to do with …
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 …
Can Plants Touch the Wall? Yes, With One Caveat
Plants touching the wall won’t kill them — but you might see some cosmetic damage to new growth. Here’s when …
Mini Monstera Problems: Here’s What’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 …
What Can You Use Instead of Rocks in a Planter? 6 Options
Spoiler: you probably don’t need rocks at all. But if you want alternatives, here are 6 things that actually work …
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 …
Why Does My Houseplant Smell Like Rotten Eggs? (And How to Fix It)
That rotten egg smell coming from your plant is almost always a sign of root or stem rot — and …
Swiss Cheese vs Monkey Mask
I love the story behind naming Monstera the Swiss Cheese Plant. So some botanist (a lot of them ‘discovered’ Monstera …
Houseplant Mushrooms – Everything You Need to Know
The topic of mushrooms popping up in houseplant soil overnight is nuanced and there’s a lot to discuss, but if …
Which Houseplants Can Be Potted Together? (And Which Can’t)
Not all houseplants play nicely together — it comes down to matching light, water, and humidity needs. Here’s which combinations …
How to Check A Houseplant For Pests
It’s all very well having someone tell you to check your houseplants for bugs, but how exactly should you go …
You Can Keep Houseplants Next to Radiators (If You Keep A Few Things In Mind)
Just to be clear, I’m talking about the hot things that warm your house – not radiator plants, which are …
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Systemic Pesticides
When I first got into houseplants, I got almost all of my information from YouTube. I barely touched Facebook at …
Monstera Peru Care Guide
If you’ve been around Planet Houseplant for a while, you may be aware that for a good few weeks last …
