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Do Houseplants Sleep at Night? How Plants Recharge & Help You Sleep

Is there anything more rewarding than spotting a change in your houseplants since the last time you admired them? Whether it's fresh new growth or the fascinating way their leaves move throughout t...

The Ultimate Citrus Plant Care Guide – How to Grow Healthy Indoor Citrus Trees

The Citrus genus, part of the Rutaceae family, originates from Southeast Asia and includes a wide variety of fruiting trees like lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits. With over 1,000 cultivars, a...

Why Is My Plant Crying? Understanding Guttation in Houseplants

Have you spotted water droplets on your plant’s leaves and wondered, “Why is my plant crying?” Don’t worry — it’s a normal process called guttation. Find out what it means and when (if ever) to be ...

Maidenhair Fern Care Guide: How to Grow Adiantum Indoors Successfully

Care Guide: Adiantum – aka the Maidenhair Fern The diva of houseplants or simply misunderstood? If you’ve heard of Adiantum, or Maidenhair Ferns, you’ve probably heard that they’re difficult, fussy...

Dieffenbachia Care Guide: How to Keep Your Dumb Cane Thriving Indoors

There are around 50 species in the Dieffenbachia genus, which belongs to the Araceae family. These striking houseplants are loved for their large, splayed leaves and bold, often variegated patterns...

How to Care for a Chinese Money Plant (Pilea) in the UK

What better time of year to celebrate the Pilea genus than Shrove Tuesday, as the most popular member - Pilea peperomioides - is commonly known as the Pancake Plant, thanks to its flat, circular le...

Ficus Care Guide: How to Grow Healthy Ficus Plants Indoors

Learn how to care for Ficus plants with our expert guide covering light, watering, feeding, repotting and common problems. Keep your Rubber Plant, Fiddle Leaf Fig and other Ficus thriving indoors.  

Jungle Cacti Care Guide: Why They Differ from Their Desert Counterparts

Did you know that not all cacti are native to deserts? Some cacti flourish in the lush, humid environments of tropical rainforests. These unique jungle cacti—such as Epiphyllum, Lepismium, Rhipsal...

How to Keep Houseplants Happy in Shadier Areas

Are all the bright spots in your home filled, but your plant collection won’t stop growing? Never fear! Not only do we have a selection of plants that can tolerate shady spots, but we also have add...

A Care Guide for Dracaena

Dracaena, commonly referred to as Dragon Trees, are part of the Asparagaceae family and come in around 120 different tree and shrub forms.  This genus can be found growing naturally in South-East A...