Plant Parents 101
🧑🍼 Beginner Essentials
Section titled “🧑🍼 Beginner Essentials”Start here if you are new to houseplants. These guides cover the absolute fundamentals that apply to nearly every indoor plant: the “right way” to water, understanding soil, and why fertilizer matters. Mastering these basics will prevent 90% of common plant deaths.
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Section titled “All Articles in This Category:”Bottom watering guide: when it's better than top watering, how long to soak, which plants prefer it, and preventing salt buildup with occasional flushes.
How to clean houseplant leaves: best methods for glossy and fuzzy leaves, what to use (and never use), why dust hurts photosynthesis, and easy maintenance tips.
Make your own potting mix: recipes for aroids, succulents, and tropicals. Ingredients explained (perlite, bark, coco coir) and why store-bought mixes often fail.
Houseplant fertilizer basics: NPK ratios explained, when to feed (and when not to), liquid vs slow-release, signs of over-fertilizing, and organic options.
Do your houseplants need more humidity? Learn which plants need 60%+, why misting doesn't work, pebble tray setup, humidifier placement, and grouping plants effectively.
Mold in houseplant soil: is it harmful to plants, how to get rid of white fuzzy mold, causes (overwatering, poor drainage), and preventing it from coming back.
Choosing pots for houseplants: terracotta vs plastic vs ceramic, why drainage holes matter, cache pots explained, and the right size for your plant.
When to repot houseplants: signs a plant is rootbound, choosing the right pot size, best soil for different plants, and step-by-step repotting without shock.
Is tap water killing your houseplants? Learn about fluoride damage, when to collect rainwater, how to dechlorinate, and which picky plants need distilled water.
Master the finger test for watering houseplants: how deep to check, what 'dry' actually means, and why moisture meters often lie. Stop killing plants from overwatering.