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Most houseplant problems come from getting one of the basics slightly wrong. These guides explain the core skills every plant parent needs, in plain language: how to read your light, when and how to water, which soil and pot to use, how much humidity and warmth plants like, and when to feed, prune, repot and propagate.Master these and almost any plant becomes easy. New to plants? Start with Houseplant Basics and our 10-minute weekly care routine.
Which propagation method to use for each plant, how to take cuttings that root, water vs soil, and how to move cuttings into pots without losing them.
Where to cut, when to prune and how much is safe to remove, plus plant-by-plant tips to turn leggy houseplants into full, bushy ones.
Signs your plant needs a bigger pot, the best time to repot, how to choose pot size, and a simple step-by-step method that avoids transplant shock.
A simple feeding plan for indoor plants: which fertilizer to buy, how often to use it, when to stop, and how to fix over-fertilizing.