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Plant Parents 101

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.

Bottom Watering Guide

Bottom watering guide: when it's better than top watering, how long to soak, which plants...

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Cleaning Plant Leaves

How to clean houseplant leaves: best methods for glossy and fuzzy leaves, what to use...

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DIY Indoor Potting Mix Recipe

Make your own potting mix: recipes for aroids, succulents, and tropicals. Ingredients explained (perlite, bark,...

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Fertilizer 101 for Houseplants

Houseplant fertilizer basics: NPK ratios explained, when to feed (and when not to), liquid vs...

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How often to water a peace lily (season-by-season)

A comprehensive H guide for How often to water a peace lily (season-by-season). Learn signs,...

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How often to water houseplants by plant type

A comprehensive H guide for How often to water houseplants by plant type. Learn signs,...

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How to Fertilize Houseplants Safely (Step-by-Step)

A comprehensive H guide for How to Fertilize Houseplants Safely (Step-by-Step). Learn signs, fixes, and...

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Humidity for Houseplants

Do your houseplants need more humidity? Learn which plants need 60%+, why misting doesn't work,...

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Humidity solutions for houseplants (without turning your home...

A comprehensive H guide for Humidity solutions for houseplants (without turning your home into a...

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Moldy Soil: Causes and Fixes

Mold in houseplant soil: is it harmful to plants, how to get rid of white...

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Pots and Planters Guide

Choosing pots for houseplants: terracotta vs plastic vs ceramic, why drainage holes matter, cache pots...

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Preventing root rot before it starts

A comprehensive H guide for Preventing root rot before it starts. Learn signs, fixes, and...

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Repotting 101: When and How

When to repot houseplants: signs a plant is rootbound, choosing the right pot size, best...

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Should you move or rotate a fiddle leaf...

A comprehensive S guide for Should you move or rotate a fiddle leaf fig?. Learn...

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Top watering vs bottom watering

A comprehensive S guide for Top watering vs bottom watering. Learn signs, fixes, and prevention.

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Water Quality: Tap vs Distilled

Is tap water killing your houseplants? Learn about fluoride damage, when to collect rainwater, how...

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Watering 101: The Finger Test

Master the finger test for watering houseplants: how deep to check, what 'dry' actually means,...

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