Plant Care Library

The Top 8 Reasons Why Your Orchid Isn’t Blooming
Learn the 8 most common reasons why your orchid isn’t blooming, and discover how to encourage bloom with simple adjustments. Does this...
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What’s Wrong With My Monstera? Monstera Leaf Troubleshooting
The most common question we hear from monstera owners is "What's wrong with my monstera? What does this leaf condition mean?!" When...
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Save Your Fiddle Leaf Fig From Root Rot in 24 Hours or Less
The most common problem you’ll see on the discussion board of this site and in our Facebook group is root rot in...
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The Ultimate Fiddle Leaf Fig Starter Kit (Buy Now)
Are you ready to take the plunge and get started with a fiddle leaf fig plant in your home? Are you unsure...
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5 Steps to African Violet Propagation
African Violet Propagation by Leaf Cutting and Dividing Plants Want to expand your African violet collection or give gifts to fellow houseplant...
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Mistakes I Make Following Generic Houseplant Care Guides

Learn how generic advice can harm your plants and what to do instead with a science-backed houseplant care guide for healthier indoor growth.

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How to Water a Monstera: The Ultimate Guide
One of the first things you need to learn about any new houseplant is when and how much to water it. Over-watering...
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Everything You Need to Know About Growing a Vanilla Orchid
Vanilla bean orchids are responsible for producing the classic vanilla bean pods that are used to make all sorts of your favorite...
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The Ultimate Fiddle Leaf Fig Propagation Success Story (With Photos)
Jackye Carroll of Pass Christian, Mississippi, has loved fiddle leaf fig plants for most of her life. She was one of the...
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3 Important Lessons I Learned From a Bonsai Tree
What Are Bonsai and Why Do People Love Them? The word “bonsai” literally means “tree in a tray,” which is what it...
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5 Tips to Keep Your African Violet Alive for Years to Come
Discover the best ways to care for your African violet so it'll stay alive and thrive year after year. If you're here...
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Ikea’s Incredible New Video Proves Words Can Hurt Plants (Watch Now)
How you relate to your plant matters, so take some time today to tell your fiddle leaf fig that you care. Ikea’s...
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What Happens When My Houseplants Lack Micronutrients
Spotting Hidden Nutrition Problems in My Plants When my houseplants start looking sad, I usually blame water or light. But sometimes the...
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How to Repot a Monstera (Even With a Moss Pole)
Repotting is a reality of plant parenthood. Most plants need to be repotted at least every few years, and this can be...
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Will the Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig Be the Next Big Houseplant?
Fellow fiddle leaf fig lovers, I came across something online that I’m more excited about than Christmas morning. It’s a variegated fiddle...
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How I Use Cal-Mag to Grow Thriving Tomatoes and Peppers
I use Cal-Mag for tomatoes and peppers for the same reason I care so much about pothos plant nutrients and philodendron care:...
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Know When to Water Your Bonsai: 3 Simple Methods
All You Need to Know About Watering Your Bonsai When caring for your bonsai, knowing when to water it is one of...
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Creating Perfect Drainage for a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Creating drainage for a fiddle leaf fig may be the most important investment you make in the health of your fiddle leaf...
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Gifting an Orchid? Check Out This Complete Guide to Orchid Colors First
Discover the meaning of each orchid color so you can gift the perfect flower. Surely, gifting an orchid is a gesture of...
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How (and Why) to Prune Your Monstera
How To Prune Your Monstera Plants The Right Way | Houseplant Care & Maintenance Tips Knowing how to prune your Monstera plant...
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Best Potting Soil for Fiddle Leaf Figs | Recipe
Best potting soil for fiddle leaf figs: One of the most important (and often overlooked) elements of raising a healthy fiddle leaf...
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