Guides by topic
On this page, you can find all of our guides, organized by topic. This way, you can easily find what you need and perhaps even find information you didn't know you wanted to know in advance.
Terrarium
Spring
Leca
- Growing your houseplants with Smart Gravel
- How to avoid overwatering your plants
- How to clean your pots for use with Leca
- How to grow a Philodendron Birkin in Leca
- How to grow an Alocasia Zebrina in Leca
- How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca
- How to grow a Calathea in Leca
- How to grow a Monstera in Leca
- How to grow Sansevierias in Leca
- How to make your soil drain water quickly?
- How to make your soil retain more water?
- How to prepare Leca for first use
- How to propagate a Sansevieria (Snake plant)
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to water a plant in Leca
- The pros and cons of using Leca to grow your plants
- What is Leca and why is it useful for plants?
- Which plants can you grow in Leca?
- Plants in Leca
Humidity
Plant Selection
- 9 houseplants that are nearly impossible to kill
- The 7 best hanging plants for beginners
- 8 Amazing Yet Cheap houseplants for your home
- 10 common succulent varieties for your home
- Top 5 easiest houseplants to propagate
- The five easiest houseplants for beginners
- How to start an indoor herb garden
- Top 10 Low Maintenance Houseplants for Beginners
- Monstera vs Philodendron: How do I tell the difference?
- 6 Pine Trees You Can Grow As Houseplants
- Plants Similar to Monstera: A Comprehensive Guide
- Pothos vs Philodendron: Which is Better?
- 10 Small houseplants to keep indoors
- Best plants for your terrarium: a comprehensive guide
- The 10 easiest sun-loving houseplants
- The 10 Healthiest Houseplants for Your Home
- The 10 best low-light houseplants for beginners
- The 7 best pet friendly houseplants for pet owners
- What are the easiest native plants for your garden in the USA?
Beginner-Friendly
- 9 houseplants that are nearly impossible to kill
- How do you take care of an Agave plant?
- Air plant care: a comprehensive guide for beginners
- A beginner's guide to fertilizing your houseplants
- 10 common succulent varieties for your home
- A comprehensive plant care guide for Dracaena Angolensis
- The five easiest houseplants for beginners
- Houseplants 101: How to get a green thumb
- How to care for a Begonia Maculata (Polka dot plant)
- How to care for a Christmas cactus
- How to care for a Dieffenbachia
- How to care for a Kalanchoe
- How to care for a Monstera
- How to care for a Peperomia obtusifolia
- How to care for a Philodendron Birkin
- How to care for a Pilea Peperomioides
- How to care for the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for a String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
- How to care for a Syngonium
- How to care for a Tradescantia zebrina
- How to care for a Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)
- How to care for an Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
- How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- How to care for an Aloe Vera
- How to care for an Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)
- How to care for a Dracaena
- How to care for a Peace Lily
- How to care for a Philodendron
- How to care for Sansevierias
- How to care for a spider plant
- How to care for a succulent (indoors)
- How to care for a ZZ plant
- How to grow a Monstera in Leca
- A beginner's guide to watering your houseplants
- How to take care of a Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- How to take care of a Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Tree
- How to take care of a Hoya
- How to take care of a Jade Plant
- How To Take Care Of A Philodendron Gloriosum
- How to take care of a String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
- How to take care of Lavender
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to take care of a Parlor Palm
- How to Take Care of the Philodendron Selloum Hope
- Top 10 Low Maintenance Houseplants for Beginners
- How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden
- The 10 easiest sun-loving houseplants
- The 10 Healthiest Houseplants for Your Home
- A Beginner's Guide to Caring for a Purple Heart Plant (Tradescantia pallida)
- What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?
- How do you take care of a Yucca?
- Find your next beginner-friendly, low-light houseplant
- Discover new beginner-friendly, moisture-loving houseplants for your home
- Find the best beginner-friendly houseplants that are safe for your pets
- Beginner-friendly plants
- Easy plant care tips for sun-loving, beginner-friendly plants
- Beginner-friendly plant care tips for tropical houseplants
- Find the easiest houseplants that grow quickly in your house
- How to take care of Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)
Smart-Gravel
Announcement
Pests
- Why Air Circulation is Important for the Health of Your Houseplants
- How to get rid of aphids on houseplants
- Eco-friendly ways to control plant pests
- How to get rid of fungus gnats on houseplants
- How to get rid of spider mites on your houseplants
- How to use Neem Oil with plants
- What is leaf spot disease on houseplants?
- How to get rid of mealybugs on houseplants
- The 7 most common houseplant pests and how to control them
- What is powdery mildew on plants?
- Why you should quarantine any new houseplants
- How to get rid of scale insects on houseplants
- How to get rid of thrips on houseplants
- How to get rid of whiteflies on houseplants
Repotting
Sunlight
- Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?
- Is photosynthesis important for houseplants?
- The 10 easiest sun-loving houseplants
- The 10 best low-light houseplants for beginners
- What is the difference between direct, indirect, and low-light sunlight for plants?
- The first step to take with your plants in the winter
Drought-Loving
- How do you take care of an Agave plant?
- Watering techniques for Cacti
- A comprehensive plant care guide for Dracaena Angolensis
- How to Take Care of an Echeveria: A Beginner's Guide
- How to care for a Christmas cactus
- How to care for a Kalanchoe
- How to care for a Ponytail Palm
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for a String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
- How to care for an African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona)
- How to care for a Dracaena
- How to care for Sansevierias
- How to take care of a Hoya
- How to take care of a String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
- How to take care of an indoor cactus
- How to take care of Lavender
- How do you take care of a Yucca?
- The Ultimate Guide to Arranging Succulents for Every Space
Moss Pole
Basics
- 10 ways to raise the humidity in your house
- Why Air Circulation is Important for the Health of Your Houseplants
- A beginner's guide to fertilizing your houseplants
- What are the best humidity levels for houseplants?
- Bottom Watering vs Top Watering: Which one is best for your plant?
- Can you bring a houseplant outdoors?
- Can you use tap water to water your houseplants?
- Guide to Houseplant Care Scheduling: Watering, Pruning, Repotting and More
- Do different types of soil matter for your plant's health?
- Does the sunlight direction matter for your houseplant?
- Down-to-earth tips for taking care of houseplants
- Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots
- Houseplants 101: How to get a green thumb
- How do you prepare houseplants for fall/autumn?
- How do you know when it's time to water your houseplant?
- How often should I water my plants?
- How to make your soil retain more water?
- How can you propagate houseplants?
- A beginner's guide to watering your houseplants
- How do you prune your houseplants?
- How do you repot your houseplants?
- The 7 most common houseplant pests and how to control them
- Top 10 Plant Care Mistakes to Avoid
- Plants in Your Bedroom: Good or Bad?
- How do you choose the right pot size for your houseplants?
- Pruning your houseplants: Why you shouldn't be afraid to do it
- How to repot a Pachira Aquatica
- To rotate your plant, or not to rotate your plant, that is the question
- How do I measure the pH levels of my houseplant's soil?
- The 6 most common reasons your houseplant isn't growing
- What are nodes on a plant?
- What are signs of too much sunlight on plants?
- What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?
- What is the difference between direct, indirect, and low-light sunlight for plants?
- What should I do if my plant has brown tips on its leaves?
- Why are my houseplants wilting?
- Keeping your plants dust-free: The easy way!
Flowers
- This is why you need flowers in your fruit/vegetable garden
- A Comprehensive Guide to Gerbera Jamesonii Care
- How to care for a Begonia Maculata (Polka dot plant)
- How to care for a Kalanchoe
- How to care for a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
- How to take care of African Violets
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to Make Indoor and Outdoor Flowers Last Longer
- How to care for a Plumeria plant
Seasons
- When should you bring houseplants inside for the winter?
- Can you bring a houseplant outdoors?
- Guide to Houseplant Care Scheduling: Watering, Pruning, Repotting and More
- How to keep your garden from drying out in the summer
- How do you prepare houseplants for fall/autumn?
- How to buy houseplants in the winter
- How to care for houseplants in the winter
- How to prepare your houseplants for the Spring
- Seasonal care for a Pachira Aquatica
- Can you use regular lamps instead of growing lights for indoor plants?
- Autumn vibes only: 10 fall-colored plants for the cozy season
- The first step to take with your plants in the winter
- Bringing holiday cheer with houseplants
- Spring is coming! These are the 2 houseplant chores to do this weekend!
Propagation
- How to Boost Propagation Success with Leaves on Stem Cuttings
- Top 5 easiest houseplants to propagate
- How to propagate houseplants from cuttings
- How to propagate a Sansevieria (Snake plant)
- How to propagate an Alocasia Zebrina
- How to propagate a spider plant
- How can you propagate houseplants?
- How to rescue a plant from overwatering
- How to propagate succulents: a step-by-step guide
- What are nodes on a plant?
- Reviving a neglected plant: Pruning & Propagation tips for plant parents!
Tropical
- How to care for a Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
- How to care for a Ficus Elastica (Rubber Tree)
- How to care for a Syngonium
- How to care for a Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)
- How to care for a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
- How to care for an Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant)
- How to care for an Alocasia Silver Dragon
- How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)
- How to take care of a Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- How to take care of a Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Tree
- How to take care of a Money tree (Pachira Aquatica)
- How to take care of a Philodendron Minima
- How to take care of an Anthurium
- How to Take Care of the Philodendron Selloum Hope
- How to take care of a Nepenthes (Monkey Cup) plant
- Beginner-friendly plant care tips for tropical houseplants
- Discover the best low-light, tropical houseplants for your house
- Plant Care Tips for Moisture-Loving Tropical Houseplants
- Plant Care Tips for Pet-Friendly & Tropical Houseplants
- Learn how to care for sun-loving, tropical houseplants
- Tips & Tricks for taking care of beautiful tropical houseplants
- How to take care of Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)
- How do you take care of Cordyline fruticosa (Ti Plant)?
- This is how you take care of a Banana Plant
- Monstera demystified: What are those long roots?
Plant Care Tips
- Air plant care: a comprehensive guide for beginners
- How do you take care of the Baby's tears plant (Soleirolia soleirolii)?
- How do you take care of Bamboo indoors?
- Guide to Houseplant Care Scheduling: Watering, Pruning, Repotting and More
- A comprehensive plant care guide for Dracaena Angolensis
- How to Take Care of an Echeveria: A Beginner's Guide
- How to care for a Begonia Maculata (Polka dot plant)
- How to care for a Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)
- How to care for a Christmas cactus
- How to care for a Dieffenbachia
- How to care for a Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
- How to care for a Ficus Elastica (Rubber Tree)
- How to care for a Kalanchoe
- How to care for a Maranta Leuconora (Prayer plant)
- How to care for a Monstera
- How to care for a Peperomia obtusifolia
- How to care for a Philodendron Birkin
- How to care for a Pilea Peperomioides
- How to care for a Ponytail Palm
- How to care for the Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for a String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
- How to care for a Syngonium
- How to care for a Tradescantia zebrina
- How to care for a Weeping Fig (Ficus Benjamina)
- How to care for a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
- How to care for an Alocasia Polly
- How to care for an Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
- How to care for an Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant)
- How to care for an African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona)
- How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- How to care for an Alocasia Silver Dragon
- How to care for an Aloe Vera
- How to care for an Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
- How to care for an Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum)
- How to care for a Calathea Ornata
- How to care for Crotons
- How to care for a Dracaena
- How to care for a fittonia (nerve plant)
- How to care for a Golden Pothos
- How to care for a Peace Lily
- How to care for a Philodendron
- How to care for Sansevierias
- How to care for a spider plant
- How to care for a succulent (indoors)
- How to care for an Alocasia Zebrina
- How to care for a ZZ plant
- How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)
- How to take care of a Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- How to take care of a Fern indoors
- How to take care of a Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Tree
- How to take care for a Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)
- How to take care of a Hoya
- How to take care of a Jade Plant
- How to take care of a Money tree (Pachira Aquatica)
- How To Take Care Of A Philodendron Gloriosum
- How to take care of a Philodendron Minima
- How to take care of a String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
- How to take care of African Violets
- How to take care of an Anthurium
- How to take care of an English Ivy
- How to take care of an indoor cactus
- How to take care of Lavender
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to take care of a Parlor Palm
- How to Take Care of the Philodendron Selloum Hope
- How to water succulents: a beginner's guide
- Seasonal care for a Pachira Aquatica
- Can You Reuse Soil Between Houseplants?
- How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden
- Video: How to remove dust from your houseplants
- Video: How to treat houseplants with spider mites easily
- Monstera demystified: What are those long roots?
- Easy-to-follow plant care guide for Dracaena Fragans
Crisis
- Checklist: What do you do when your pet has eaten your plant?
- How to avoid fertilizer burn in houseplants
- How to rescue a plant from overwatering
- What is leaf spot disease on houseplants?
- Does using a pot that's too large harm your plants?
- Overwatered vs Underwatered Monstera: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Overwatered vs Underwatered Succulent: How to tell the difference
- The 7 most common houseplant pests and how to control them
- Keep Your Pets Safe: Comprehensive Guide to Plant Toxicity
- What is powdery mildew on plants?
- How do you recognize root rot on your houseplant?
- How do you revive overwatered succulents?
- The 6 most common reasons your houseplant isn't growing
- Video: How to remove dust from your houseplants
- Video: How to treat houseplants with spider mites easily
- What are signs of too much sunlight on plants?
- What is wrong with my plant? 10 common problems explained!
- What should I do if my plant has brown tips on its leaves?
- Why are my houseplants wilting?
- Why are my houseplant leaves turning yellow?
- Reviving a neglected plant: Pruning & Propagation tips for plant parents!
- This is how you can rescue a Sansevieria from overwatering
Water
- Bottom Watering vs Top Watering: Which one is best for your plant?
- Can you use tap water to water your houseplants?
- Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots
- How to avoid overwatering your plants
- How to buy houseplants in the winter
- How to care for houseplants in the winter
- How to make your soil drain water quickly?
- How to make your soil retain more water?
- A beginner's guide to watering your houseplants
- How to rescue a plant from overwatering
- How to water a plant in Leca
- Is photosynthesis important for houseplants?
- What is Leca and why is it useful for plants?
- These are my top tips for watering your plants with ease!
Fast-Growing
Moisture-Loving
- How do you take care of the Baby's tears plant (Soleirolia soleirolii)?
- How do you take care of Bamboo indoors?
- The Ultimate Basil Plant Care Guide
- A Comprehensive Guide to Gerbera Jamesonii Care
- How to care for a Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
- How to care for a Ficus Elastica (Rubber Tree)
- How to care for an Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
- How to care for an Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant)
- How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- How to care for a Calathea Ornata
- How to care for a fittonia (nerve plant)
- How to care for a Golden Pothos
- How to grow a Calathea in Leca
- How to start an indoor herb garden
- How to take care of a Caladium Praetermissum (Hilo Beauty)
- How to take care of a Fern indoors
- How to take care of a Money tree (Pachira Aquatica)
- How To Take Care Of A Philodendron Gloriosum
- How to take care of African Violets
- How to take care of an Anthurium
- How to take care of a Nepenthes (Monkey Cup) plant
- How to care for a Plumeria plant
- How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden
- How do you take care of a Venus Flytrap?
- What is Vermiculite and how can you use it with houseplants?
- Discover new beginner-friendly, moisture-loving houseplants for your home
- Discover moisture-loving houseplants to give a little extra love
- Discover pet-friendly plants that can be watered more often
- Plant Care Tips for Moisture-Loving Tropical Houseplants
- Plant Care Tips for Moisture- and Sun-Loving Houseplants
- How do you take care of Cordyline fruticosa (Ti Plant)?
- This is how you take care of a Banana Plant
Fertilizer
- How to use Banana Peels for Houseplants
- A beginner's guide to fertilizing your houseplants
- Which houseplants like coffee grounds?
- DIY Plant Fertilizer for Indoor Plants: 5 Recipes to Try
- How to prepare your houseplants for the Spring
- Is photosynthesis important for houseplants?
- What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?
Outdoors
Pet-Friendly
- Checklist: What do you do when your pet has eaten your plant?
- How to care for a Maranta Leuconora (Prayer plant)
- How to care for a Peperomia obtusifolia
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for a String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
- How to care for a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa)
- How to care for an Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
- How to care for an Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant)
- How to care for an Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
- How to care for a Calathea Ornata
- How to care for a spider plant
- How to take care of a Hoya
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to take care of a Parlor Palm
- Keep Your Pets Safe: Comprehensive Guide to Plant Toxicity
- The 7 best pet friendly houseplants for pet owners
- Find the best beginner-friendly houseplants that are safe for your pets
- Discover pet-friendly plants that can be watered more often
- Discover the perfect low-light houseplants for pet-owners
- Pet-friendly houseplants
- Plant Care Tips for Pet-Friendly & Sun Loving Houseplants
- Plant Care Tips for Pet-Friendly & Tropical Houseplants
Sun-Loving
- How do you take care of an Agave plant?
- Watering techniques for Cacti
- A comprehensive plant care guide for Dracaena Angolensis
- How to Take Care of an Echeveria: A Beginner's Guide
- A Comprehensive Guide to Gerbera Jamesonii Care
- How to care for a Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)
- How to care for a Ponytail Palm
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for an African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona)
- How to care for an Aloe Vera
- How to care for Crotons
- How to care for Sansevierias
- How to care for a succulent (indoors)
- How to take care of a Jade Plant
- How to take care of a String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
- How to take care of African Violets
- How to take care of an indoor cactus
- How to take care of Lavender
- How to take care of Orchids
- How to take care of a Nepenthes (Monkey Cup) plant
- How to care for a Plumeria plant
- How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden
- How do you take care of a Venus Flytrap?
- Easy plant care tips for sun-loving, beginner-friendly plants
- Discover the best houseplants that thrive in all types of sunlight
- Plant Care Tips for Moisture- and Sun-Loving Houseplants
- Plant Care Tips for Pet-Friendly & Sun Loving Houseplants
- Learn how to care for sun-loving, tropical houseplants
Overwatering
My Plant Story
Pruning And Training
Low-Light
- How to care for a Sedum morganianum
- How to care for an Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
- How to care for a Peace Lily
- How to care for Sansevierias
- How to care for a ZZ plant
- How to take care of a Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- How to take care of an English Ivy
- How to take care of a Parlor Palm
- 5 plants that brighten your home's dark, empty corners
- The 10 best low-light houseplants for beginners
- Find your next beginner-friendly, low-light houseplant
- Low-light plants
- Discover the best houseplants that thrive in all types of sunlight
- Discover the best low-light, tropical houseplants for your house
- Discover the perfect low-light houseplants for pet-owners
Frost-Proof
Soil
- How to use Banana Peels for Houseplants
- Bottom Watering vs Top Watering: Which one is best for your plant?
- What is cactus/succulent soil made of and how does it work?
- Which houseplants like coffee grounds?
- Do different types of soil matter for your plant's health?
- Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots
- How do you know when it's time to water your houseplant?
- How to make your soil drain water quickly?
- How to make your soil retain more water?
- How to pick the right pot for your succulent
- What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?
- What is Vermiculite and how can you use it with houseplants?
- Repotting a Pilea that's VERY rootbound!
Vermiculite
Growing-Medium
Hydroponics
- Growing your houseplants with Smart Gravel
- How to clean your pots for use with Leca
- How to grow a Philodendron Birkin in Leca
- How to grow an Alocasia Zebrina in Leca
- How to grow a Begonia Maculata in Leca
- How to grow a Calathea in Leca
- How to grow a Monstera in Leca
- How to grow Sansevierias in Leca
- How to prepare Leca for first use
- How to water a plant in Leca
- The pros and cons of using Leca to grow your plants
- What is Leca and why is it useful for plants?
- Which plants can you grow in Leca?
Pot
- Do plants grow better in plastic or ceramic pots?
- Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots
- How do you know when it's time to water your houseplant?
- How to clean your pots for use with Leca
- How to pick the right pot for your succulent
- Are plastic or terracotta pots better for indoor plants?
- How do you choose the right pot size for your houseplants?
- Terracotta vs ceramic pots: a comprehensive plant care guide
- Repotting a Pilea that's VERY rootbound!
Winter
- When should you bring houseplants inside for the winter?
- Can you bring a houseplant outdoors?
- How to buy houseplants in the winter
- How to care for houseplants in the winter
- How to keep your Christmas tree looking better for longer
- Can you use regular lamps instead of growing lights for indoor plants?
- The first step to take with your plants in the winter