Plant Care

Almost every houseplant problem we hear about comes back to one of four things: water, light, the pot, or a plant that has outgrown its space. These guides cover each one in plain language, with the same advice we give over the counter.

Guides

• How to Water Houseplants: the single skill that matters most.
• Understanding Light for Houseplants: how to judge a room without a meter.
• How to Repot a Houseplant: when it is time, and how to do it without setting the plant back.
• How to Propagate Houseplants: free plants from cuttings.

Soil and tools

• Aroid Potting Mix: a chunky, airy mix for monstera, pothos and their relatives.
• Soil Moisture Meter: a simple probe that tells you whether the roots are wet or dry.

You do not need much else. A watering can with a narrow spout, a pair of clean scissors and a little patience cover the rest.