Unlike us humans who can eat meals packed with vitamins to keep healthy, surprise surprise, houseplants cannot move around to feed themselves, they rely totally on what we feed them. If planted in the ground, plants can extract minerals from the soil which are replenished through various means like rainfall but when pot bound indoors…

There are various factors that have a big impact on houseplants but the big three are watering, temperature and of course, light. The amount a houseplant receives will make a big difference to its health, wellbeing and appearance. As a result, it’s best to ensure they are given a position that suits their requirements. The…

When you buy new houseplants they will generally do well in the same container for months or even years, if they are particularly slow growing. However, all will eventually outgrow their pots and need moving into bigger ones to avoid a check in growth. If you’ve never re-potted houseplants, don’t worry, it’s super easy. Tell…

Most houseplants will need pruning at some point. It might be to improve its shape, encourage bushy growth or to keep a vigorous specimen from taking over a given position. On the other hand it might simply need dead, diseased or damaged growth removing – apart from the keeping a plant look tidy, this will…

Feeding houseplants Plants in the garden have it easy. They can use their roots to seek out nutrients in the soil to ensure healthy growth but houseplants are completely reliant on us to keep them well fed. Yet, all too often we forget to fertilise our indoor treasures, allowing them to limp on for weeks,…

Misting your houseplants Many of our favourite houseplants come from tropical parts of the world, where they flourish in humid conditions. Unfortunately, the air in our central heated homes is much drier than your average rainforest and plants tend to suffer as a result. In extreme cases leaves will wilt, turn brown at the edges…

Overwatering is the number one killer of houseplants. Different plants have specific watering requirements, so gen up on individual varieties to ensure they thrive. Typically, wait until compost has almost dried out before giving anymore. Remember to feed your houseplants throughout growing season (from March to September). Houseplants are supplied in a compost that contains…