Best Orchid Pots, Compared
Which pot an orchid needs (clear plastic, slotted, terracotta, glazed ceramic, net pot or basket), from the American Orchid Society's repotting advice, plus five orchid pots compared from the seller's specs.
How to Clean Houseplant Leaves
Dusty leaves are worth cleaning, and clear water does almost all of it. How to wipe large leaves, rinse small ones, brush fuzzy ones and handle cacti - plus why soap and leaf shine are best left on the shelf.
12 Beginner Mistakes Killing Plants
A dead houseplant has usually met one of a handful of avoidable mistakes. The 12 most common beginner errors and how to fix each, following university extension and RHS advice.
Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants
Four grow lights compared from their makers' specs (a pendant, a hanging bulb, a lamp bulb and shelf bars), the best grow light for a monstera, and how to choose type, spectrum, brightness, distance and hours.
Best Self-Watering Pots & Planters
How a self-watering pot works (reservoir, wick, overflow hole, as University of Illinois Extension describes), which plants suit one according to their own care needs, and four self-watering planters compared on what the seller states - size, material and reservoir.
Best Potting Mix for Houseplants
Which potting mix to use for which houseplant - general foliage plants, cacti and succulents, orchids, acid-lovers and top-heavy plants - plus the common ingredients and simple mixes, following University of Illinois, RHS and Clemson advice.
Keep Plants Alive While on Vacation
Going away? How to keep houseplants and garden plants going while you're on vacation, from a weekend to a month, following RHS and university extension advice.
Fertilizing Houseplants: Simple Feeding Guide
When, how, and how much to fertilize houseplants - what N-P-K means, the best fertilizer types, and how to avoid burning your plants.
How to Save an Overwatered Plant
Caught your plant drowning? A step-by-step rescue guide to save an overwatered houseplant - including how to treat root rot and when it's too late.
Humidity for Houseplants
How much humidity houseplants need, the signs of dry-air stress, and whether a humidifier, pebble tray, or misting is worth it.
Why Plant Leaves Turn Yellow
Yellow leaves are a symptom, not a disease. The 8 usual causes - from overwatering to nutrient deficiency - the clues that point to each, and how to fix them, following university extension advice.
Winter Houseplant Care
Houseplants struggle most in winter. Watering, light, temperature, heating, humidity and what to stop doing, following university extension advice.