Indoor Plant Tips

When it comes to keeping indoor plants, not only do you need to think about their soil, water and light needs, you also need to think about their nutrient needs. When you fertilise indoor plants, it gives them the essential nutrients they need for promoting and maintaining new and healthy growth. Not only do you…

Potting soil is definitely one of the most important parts to growing healthy houseplants and finding the right one can be quite overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from, especially if you decide that you want to try and make your own soil mix. Potting mix is where plants grow and how they…

As we all know, plants need light in order to photosynthesise and have healthy growth. Sometimes the lighting that is in our homes just isn’t enough for the plants we have. This is where grow lights come in. Grow lights can be used in that low light corner of your home or just as an…

Fertilizing your house plants gives them the essential nutrients they need for promoting and maintaining new and healthy growth. Knowing when and how to feed your plants can be quite challenging. Not only do you need to worry about when to feed your plants, you also need to make sure you’re using the correct amounts…

If your mum is a plant lady and you can’t think of a gift to give, then you’ve come to the right place. Mother’s Day is a day where you can show your mum just how much you love and appreciate her. We know that sometimes finding the perfect gift can be challenging. This is…

What is leca? The term LECA stands for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregates. They are small, round, brown balls and are available in different sizes for various applications. As a growing medium, the typical size is between 4-10mm (0.15-0.4 inch). These light porous balls are commonly used in horticultural applications and water purification processes.  For plant…

Monstera plants are a common favorite when it comes to keeping house plants. Monstera are a genus of over 40 species of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae. They are native to tropical regions of the Americas and have found their way around the world for their stunning variety of shapes, colors, sizes and fenestration. Originating in…

Can you grow indoor plants in a greenhouse? Yes! Greenhouses are a great way to grow house plants as they give you greater control over a variety of factors that affect plant health. In the sections below we will cover all aspects of using a greenhouse to grow indoor plants. We will start with what…

By: Danielle Sum (@daniellelikesplants) Throughout the pandemic, I have found a lot of solace in taking care of and expanding my plant collection. It’s been getting kind of wild, though – I’m up to 20 different species of plants in my personal collection. In order to help myself stay organized and continue to keep track…

Lady bugs are a plant mum’s (or dad’s) best friend. Lady Bugs are considered one of the best natural methods of pest removal, due to their low cost and regular availability. Before purchasing lady bugs to fight off pests from your precious house plants there are a couple things to keep in mind. We will…

Pests and diseases can become a big problem and may even end up being fatal to your Fiddle Leaf Fig. If left unidentified and untreated, pests and diseases can cause massive and some times irreversible damage to your beloved plant. It is important to Identify diseases and pests on your Fiddle Leaf Fig in the…

Winter is coming and we need to do everything we can to assist in keeping our plant friends happy and healthy during these colder months. If you keep some of your plants outside like I do, it’s that time to start thinking about bringing them inside or finding an alternative solution if you can’t have…

There’s nothing better than going to your local plant store or Bunnings and seeing that there’s indoor plants that have been marked down. The important question is, can I revive them or are they too far gone? Can you bring a plant back to life? Of course you can. If the roots of the plant…

Often with houseplants you may notice the tips of the leaves turning brown. The plant looks healthy with green leaves and it’s just the tip that are discolouring. You may immediately think it could be from pests or a disease but most of the time it’s just something simple like the plants living condition. Below…

For those looking for a chemical free way to keep spider mites of your prized plants you’ve come to the right place. Essential oils are an excellent alternative to traditional chemical pesticides to kill or deter pests. Essential oils each work differently to repel or kill spider mites so we have compiled below a list…

Propagating plants is one of my favourite things to do. You can turn one of your favourite plants into two, for you or as a gift for someone else. Propagating can be easy and there’s a few ways you can do it. Keep reading for the different ways you can propagate your favourite indoor plants…

Philodendrons are one of the most common indoor plants species and we aren’t complaining. With a majority of them being easy to care for and grow they make a perfect plant for experienced indoor plant keepers and beginners alike. But with over 400 varieties of beautiful philodendron to choose from it’s easy to get frazzled…