There are various factors that have a big impact on houseplants but the big three are watering, temperature and light. The amount a houseplant receives will make a big difference to its health, wellbeing and appearance.
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Our resident houseplant doctor provides you with all the information to keep your houseplants happy and healthy.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Houseplant Doctor – How do I get rid of bugs?
There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning to find the leaves of your favourite foliage houseplant have been nibbled by a mysterious pest. Read on to find out how to identify, treat and prevent problems with your houseplants.
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How to Repot Houseplants
All houseplants, even slow growing ones, will eventually outgrow their pots and need moving into bigger ones. Read on for our essential guide on when and how to repot your plants.
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Houseplant Doctor – Why are the leaves of my houseplant turning brown?
It’s a common concern for many owners of houseplants. You’ve just bought a stunning new plant, put it in your desired location and within a week or so, a leaf starts to turn brown and eventually falls off. Don’t panic. Read our guide on what is happening and how to fix it.
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How to Trim Houseplants
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. Read our guide on when and how to prune.
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Top 10 Houseplants for Beginners
Some houseplants require careful attention. But not all houseplants are quite so fussy. Whether you’re looking for something that will thrive in a shady corner or a plant that can cope with erratic watering, here’s our top ten foolproof houseplants for beginners.
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Houseplant Care Guide – Feeding
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…
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Houseplant Care Guide – Misting
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…
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Top Tips for looking after Houseplants
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…
