Leaf problems
Why does my houseplant have yellow leaves or brown tips?
Separate ageing leaves from root-zone problems, light damage, salts and pests. A practical sequence for investigating symptoms before choosing treatment.
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Houseplant care: guides and stories
Answers to your plant questions: watering, light, leaf problems, pests and repotting. Plus detailed stories about distinctive species and semi-hydro.
Watering and healthy rootsLight and growth for houseplantsRecognising leaf problems and pestsChoosing and getting to know plants
Light and growth
Does my houseplant get enough light? Growth, windows and grow lights
A bright room is not bright everywhere at leaf level. Assess a growing position, use supplemental light and investigate slow growth before adding fertiliser.
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When should you repot a houseplant? Pots, substrates and aftercare
One root through a drainage hole does not automatically require a larger pot. Assess the need, choose an appropriate container and relearn watering after repotting.
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When should you water a houseplant? Read the pot first
Check root-zone moisture, pot weight and plant condition instead of choosing a fixed watering day. Includes potting mix, airy substrates and reservoirs.
Read the story →Identifying pests
Fungus gnats in houseplants: what works and what should you check?
Identify small flies, distinguish other pests and address larvae and growing conditions without unnecessarily drying out your plant.
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Hoya carnosa
Hoya carnosa: a story between the flowers
Flower spurs, wandering stems and fleshy leaves: why a familiar Hoya deserves attention even when it is not flowering.
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Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa: from a small pot to a substantial climber
Changing leaves, aerial roots and an increasingly large plant: how to understand your Monstera before reaching for another intervention.
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Understanding semi-hydro: LECA, Pon, reservoirs and roots
An in-depth houseplant guide to materials, passive and active systems, transitions, separate moisture checks, nutrition and maintenance.
Read the story →Root health
Root rot and dry rot: recognise, prevent and respond
Why a wilting plant does not always need water: root decay, dehydration damage, prevention and responsible salvage.
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Anthurium warocqueanum
The Queen Anthurium: understand it before caring for it
A long leaf catches every eye. A good home for Anthurium warocqueanum starts with less visible things: its roots, the air and the way you observe it.
Read the story →Monstera sp. 'Burle Marx Flame'
Burle Marx Flame: a plant with a question mark
An unusual Monstera does not need a complete origin story to be interesting. With Burle Marx Flame, changing leaves and unanswered questions make it worth a closer look.
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Hoyas: more than waiting for flowers
If you only wait for the first bloom, you miss much of the enjoyment. Getting to know a Hoya starts with its name, its growth and the pot it lives in.
Read the story →Philodendron spiritus-sancti
Philodendron spiritus-sancti: beyond the reputation
Some plants arrive by name before you have even seen a leaf. How can you look at spiritus-sancti without letting its reputation decide everything?
Read the story →Tissue culture
Tissue culture: what changes for plant lovers?
A tiny plant in a container can signal a big shift. Tissue culture, more accessible wish-list plants and the difference between a low price and an easy beginning.
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