My Plants, My Rules
No Latin Names. No Perfect Humidity. Just Fixes.
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Cacti, succulents, and other forgiving, low-water favorites.
Monstera, Pothos, and the classic large-leafed jungle plants.
Specific care to help your orchids and violets rebloom indoors.
Guides for the drama queens: Calatheas, sensitive ferns, and high-maintenance plants.
Triage guide: Diagnose yellow leaves, droopy stems, and brown spots fast.
The absolute simplest plants and care routines for true beginners.
Master the essentials: watering, fertilizer, and basic soil science.
Understand light exposure and how to use supplemental grow lights.
Identify, quarantine, and eliminate spider mites, thrips, and more.
Specific solutions for common issues like fertilizer burn and drainage problems.
Hands-on activities: propagation, terrariums, and custom soil mixes.
Advanced guides for rare, high-value plants like variegated aroids.
Pet-safe plants, travel watering, and integrating plants into your home design.
Trailing beauties: Pothos, Philodendrons, and shingles.
Stunning patterned foliage for minimalists and collectors.
Collector gems: Alocasia Dragon Scale, Anthuriums, and more.
Statement pieces to transform your room instantly.
Ficus, palms, and tall giants for high ceilings.
Lush, leafy greenery for every corner of your home.
Low-maintenance desert dwellers and string-of-things.
Compact, pet-friendly favorites with unique textures.
Comprehensive step-by-step care guides for every plant type.
Hi, I’m Elena.
I am a graphic designer, not a botanist. My apartment is messy, my lighting is questionable, and I have killed more ferns than I care to admit.
My Plants, My Rules is my rebellion against “perfect” plant Instagram. Here, we deal with reality:
- Sometimes we forget to water.
- Sometimes the cat knocks over a pot.
- Sometimes a plant just hates you.
These guides are the notes I wrote for myself at 2 AM while panic-Googling. I hope they help you too.