Plant Parents 101

🧑‍🍼 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.

All Articles in This Category:

🔗 Bottom Watering Guide

Elena's guide to bottom watering guide.

🔗 Cleaning Plant Leaves

Elena's guide to cleaning plant leaves.

🔗 DIY Indoor Potting Mix Recipe

Elena's guide to diy indoor potting mix recipe.

🔗 Fertilizer 101 for Houseplants

Elena's guide to fertilizer 101 for houseplants.

🔗 Humidity for Houseplants

Elena's guide to humidity for houseplants.

🔗 Moldy Soil: Causes and Fixes

Elena's guide to moldy soil: causes and fixes.

🔗 Pots and Planters Guide

Elena's guide to pots and planters guide.

🔗 Repotting 101: When and How

Elena's guide to repotting 101: when and how.

🔗 Water Quality: Tap vs Distilled

Elena's guide to water quality: tap vs distilled.

🔗 Watering 101: The Finger Test

Elena's guide to watering 101: the finger test.