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How to Water Houseplants: A Complete Guide to Healthy Indoor Plants

Watering is one of the most important parts of houseplant care and also one of the easiest things to get wrong. Some indoor plants like their compost to dry out almost completely, while others pref...

Portulacaria afra Care Guide: Elephant Bush & Spekboom Plant Care

What is Portulacaria afra? Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush or Spekboom, is one of the easiest succulent houseplants to grow indoors. Native to South Africa, this fascinating pla...

Christmas Cactus Care Guide: Watering, Light & How to Get It to Flower

Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus in the UK, including watering, light, feeding, repotting and how to encourage Schlumbergera to flower again. Plus, what to do if the buds drop or your Chris...

Care Guide: Monstera Deliciosa

A real 70s classic, Monstera are part of the Arum family and come in a plethora of forms. Most favoured is the Monstera deliciosa which this blog will be focusing on, however there are many other r...

Mimosa pudica Care Guide UK: How to Grow the Sensitive Plant Indoors

Mimosa pudica, often called the Shy Plant or Sensitive Plant, is one of the most fascinating houseplants you can grow indoors. Its delicate, fern-like leaves fold inwards when touched, making it a ...

Sansevieria Care Guide: How to Look After Snake Plants

A practical guide to Snake Plant care. Learn how to water, feed and repot Sansevieria, plus simple tips for avoiding yellow leaves and root rot.

The Weird and Wonderful World of Orchids

Did you know that orchids are one of the largest species of plant in the world with thousands of different varieties? They are so adaptable that they can be found all over the world in tropical rai...

Care Guide: Calatheas

Calatheas are one of the most recognisable houseplants and can also be identified under the Geoppertia genus after they were reclassified. They are renowned for their colourful painterly patterns s...

How to Water Houseplants While You're Away: Holiday Plant Care Guide

Going away should not mean spending your holiday wondering whether your houseplants are slowly wilting at home. The good news is that most established houseplants can cope perfectly well with a sh...

Care Guide: Alocasia

Alocasias are part of the Araceae family and come in so many fabulous forms. From the huge, dark leaves of the Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ to varieties for smaller spaces, including Alocasia ‘Tiny Dan...