Plant care library

Plant Monstera care: watering, light and healthy leaves Learn how to care for a Monstera, including when to water it, where to place it, how to support its growth and which leaf changes deserve attention. Read the guide → Plant Moth orchid care: watering and healthy roots Care for a Phalaenopsis orchid by reading its roots and bark instead of following a fixed calendar. Learn about light, drainage and care after flowering. Read the guide → Plant Peace lily care: watering, wilting and flowers Learn how to care for a peace lily, from light and watering to repeated wilting, brown tips and a lack of flowers on an established plant. Read the guide → Plant Bigleaf hydrangea care: watering, light and pruning Bigleaf hydrangeas need even moisture, while pruning depends on the variety and where it forms flower buds. Learn what to check before making a hard cut. Read the guide → Plant Rubber plant: light, watering and healthy leaves Rubber plant (Ficus elastica) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Spider plant: watering, plantlets and brown tips Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Alocasia: light, humidity and seasonal growth Alocasia (Alocasia × amazonica) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Bird of paradise: bright light, watering and strong growth Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Hoya: flowers, watering and training vines Hoya (Hoya carnosa) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Syngonium: watering, light and climbing growth Syngonium (Syngonium podophyllum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Aglaonema: light, watering and colourful leaves Aglaonema (Aglaonema) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Dieffenbachia: large leaves, watering and safety Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Prayer plant: curling leaves and steady moisture Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Schefflera: compact growth, light and watering Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Yucca: bright light and measured watering Yucca (Yucca gigantea) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Croton: leaf colour, light and stable conditions Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Tradescantia: compact growth, colour and easy cuttings Tradescantia (Tradescantia zebrina) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Peperomia: fleshy leaves and careful watering Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Money tree: light, watering and leaf drop Money tree (Pachira aquatica) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Ponytail palm: bright light and very infrequent watering Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Christmas cactus: flowers, watering and flower buds Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Kalanchoe: flowers, light and watering Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Florist's cyclamen: flowers, cool conditions and dormancy Florist's cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Asparagus fern: fine growth and even moisture Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Spotted begonia: spotted leaves, watering and pruning Spotted begonia (Begonia maculata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Jade plant: bright light and compact healthy growth Jade plant (Crassula ovata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant African violet: flowers, watering and a healthy rosette African violet (Streptocarpus ionanthus) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant English ivy: full vines, cool conditions and pest checks English ivy (Hedera helix) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Crystal anthurium: velvet leaves and an airy potting mix Crystal anthurium (Anthurium crystallinum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant String of pearls: round leaves, light and careful watering String of pearls (Curio rowleyanus) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Fittonia: moisture, light and wilting Fittonia (Fittonia albivenis) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Boston fern: moisture, light and recovery Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Parlor palm: a gentle indoor palm Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Polka dot plant: colourful leaves and compact growth Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Caladium: colourful leaves and natural dormancy Caladium (Caladium bicolor) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and the changes worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Fiddle-leaf fig: light, watering and leaf drop Fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Monstera adansonii: fenestrated leaves and climbing growth Monstera adansonii (Monstera adansonii) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Heartleaf philodendron: fast growth and training vines Heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Satin pothos: silver leaves and careful watering Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Mini monstera: support, light and fast growth Mini monstera (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Dragon tree: slender growth and brown tips Dragon tree (Dracaena marginata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Calathea orbifolia: large leaves and steady moisture Calathea orbifolia (Goeppertia orbifolia) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Purple shamrock: purple leaves and natural dormancy Purple shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant String of hearts: heart-shaped leaves and trailing vines String of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Burro's tail: trailing stems and measured watering Burro's tail (Sedum morganianum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Echeveria: compact rosettes and strong light Echeveria (Echeveria) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Zebra haworthia: a compact succulent without overwatering Zebra haworthia (Haworthiopsis attenuata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Bunny ears cactus: sun, watering and safe handling Bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Mammillaria: sun, flowers and a dry winter rest Mammillaria (Mammillaria) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Guzmania: colourful bracts and rosette care Guzmania (Guzmania) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Air plant: soil-free care and thorough drying Air plant (Tillandsia) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Clivia: flowers and a cooler resting period Clivia (Clivia miniata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Hippeastrum: bulb flowering and aftercare Hippeastrum (Hippeastrum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Coffee plant: glossy leaves and steady moisture Coffee plant (Coffea arabica) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Lemon tree: sun, flowers and overwintering Lemon tree (Citrus × limon) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Norfolk Island pine: balanced growth and cooler winters Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Banana plant: large leaves, sun and fast growth Banana plant (Musa acuminata) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Venus flytrap: water, sun and winter dormancy Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Fatsia japonica: large leaves and cooler conditions Fatsia japonica (Fatsia japonica) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Monstera Albo Variegata: white variegation without scorch Monstera Albo Variegata — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera Thai Constellation: cream speckles and steady growth Monstera Thai Constellation — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera dubia: shingling growth on a flat support Monstera dubia — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera siltepecana: silver leaves and maturity on a support Monstera siltepecana — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera standleyana: narrow leaves and climbing growth Monstera standleyana — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera pinnatipartita: mature divided leaves Monstera pinnatipartita — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera Peru: textured leaves and compact growth Monstera Peru — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Monstera Esqueleto: large, highly fenestrated leaves Monstera Esqueleto — light, watering, support, leaf maturity and warning signs in year-round care. Read the guide → Plant Marble Queen pothos: bright variegation and compact growth Marble Queen pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Neon pothos: lime colour without scorch Neon pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Neon') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Philodendron Brasil: striped leaves and vine training Philodendron Brasil (Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Pink Princess philodendron: pink variegation and healthy growth Pink Princess philodendron (Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Philodendron Birkin: pale pinstripes and stable growth Philodendron Birkin (Philodendron 'Birkin') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Raven ZZ plant: dark leaves and measured watering Raven ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Alocasia zebrina: striped stems and steady moisture Alocasia zebrina (Alocasia zebrina) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Alocasia Frydek: velvet leaves without waterlogging Alocasia Frydek (Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Anthurium clarinervium: heart-shaped leaves and airy roots Anthurium clarinervium (Anthurium clarinervium) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Philodendron gloriosum: creeping rhizome and large leaves Philodendron gloriosum (Philodendron gloriosum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Ficus Ginseng: a compact crown and stable position Ficus Ginseng (Ficus microcarpa) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Cast iron plant: resilient leaves and a slow rhythm Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Kentia palm: elegant fronds and steady conditions Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Lady palm: fan-shaped leaves and clumping growth Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Bird's nest fern: entire fronds and a dry crown Bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Maidenhair fern: delicate leaflets and even moisture Maidenhair fern (Adiantum raddianum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Staghorn fern: epiphytic growth and two types of frond Staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Rex begonia: colourful leaves without wet foliage Rex begonia (Begonia Rex Cultorum Group) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Coleus: strong colour and regular pruning Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Tradescantia Nanouk: pink leaves and full growth Tradescantia Nanouk (Tradescantia 'Nanouk') — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Gardenia: fragrant flowers and stable conditions Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Chinese hibiscus: large flowers and a sunny position Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Pink jasmine: fragrant buds and a cool resting phase Pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Stephanotis: waxy flowers and a stable position Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Indoor azalea: abundant flowers in a cooler room Indoor azalea (Rhododendron simsii) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Poinsettia: colourful bracts without cold stress Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Dendrobium orchid: water-storing canes and reblooming Dendrobium orchid (Dendrobium) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Cymbidium orchid: cool nights and long-lasting flowers Cymbidium orchid (Cymbidium) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant African milk tree: columnar growth and safe pruning African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Mistletoe cactus: a forest cactus with trailing stems Mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Lithops: leaf cycles and very careful watering Lithops (Lithops) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant Panda plant: fuzzy leaves and dry soil Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) — light, watering, soil, year-round care and common warning signs. Read the guide → Plant ZZ plant: dry soil and healthy rhizomes ZZ plant care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Weeping fig: leaf drop and a stable position Weeping fig care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Dracaena: brown tips and steady care Dracaena care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Snake plant: measured watering and firm roots Snake plant care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Aloe vera: strong light and dry soil Aloe vera care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Areca palm: even moisture and dry leaf tips Areca palm care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant House fern: even moisture without waterlogging House fern care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Golden pothos: watering, pruning and larger leaves Golden pothos care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Flamingo flower: airy roots and repeat flowering Flamingo flower care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Chinese money plant: even growth and reliable watering Chinese money plant care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Calathea: curling leaves and steady moisture Calathea care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Philodendron: light, watering and growth habit Philodendron care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Lavender: full sun, drainage and pruning Lavender care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Garden rose: watering, pruning and leaf checks Garden rose care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Arborvitae: browning foliage and root-zone checks Arborvitae care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Blueberry: acidic soil, moisture and fruit Blueberry care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Tomato: sun, even watering and early warning signs Tomato care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Strawberry: clean fruit and steady moisture Strawberry care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Pelargonium: long flowering without wet roots Pelargonium care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Boxwood: caterpillars, browning and careful diagnosis Boxwood care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide → Plant Rhododendron: acid soil, moisture and pale leaves Rhododendron care guide covering light, watering, soil, seasonal changes and the warning signs worth checking. Read the guide →