Everything you need to keep your plants happy, healthy, and thriving — from watering to repotting.
Master these five pillars and your plants will love you back.
Most houseplants prefer to dry out slightly between waterings. Check the top 2cm of soil — if dry, water thoroughly.
Bright indirect light suits most plants. Direct afternoon sun can scorch leaves. North-facing rooms need low-light varieties.
Keep plants away from cold draughts and radiators. Most thrive between 15–25°C. Avoid sudden temperature swings.
Tropical plants love humidity. Mist leaves, use a pebble tray with water, or group plants together to raise local humidity.
Use well-draining potting mix. Feed with liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer. Ease off in winter.
Yellow leaves usually mean overwatering. Let the soil dry out fully before the next watering, and check your pot has drainage holes.
Roots poking out of the drainage holes, soil drying out very fast, or stunted growth are all signs it's time to move up one pot size.
Yes! Plants can look a little sad after shipping. Place it in a bright spot, water lightly, and give it 1–2 weeks to acclimatise.
Yes — use a gritty, free-draining mix (cactus compost or standard compost mixed with perlite). Regular potting soil retains too much moisture.