Houseplant Care
– Tips & Guides
Houseplants thrive when their basic needs are understood and met with care. In this section, you will find clear, practical houseplant care advice.
We share what our experience (and a bit of plant science) has shown to work for plants in everyday life, without unnecessary complexity. From watering to light, soil, repotting, propagation, fertilising, and plant health tips.
At hintsofgreen, we believe good plant care comes from observation, patience, and learning to respond to what your plants actually need, rather than following strict rules.
Watering
Learn how to read your plants’ thirst and adapt watering to real conditions, rather than fixed calculations.
What Water is Good for Indoor Plants? 11 Frequent Questions
In regard to questions about what water is good and safe for plants, there are…
Top or Bottom Watering Houseplants: All You Need to Know
Once you start exploring what the best care is for your new green pets, you’ll…
How To Water Indoor Plants: Complete Guide
Along with light and nutrients, water is among the essential ingredients for plant life. Although…
How To Find Out If Your Tap Water Is Safe For Houseplants
Most people water their houseplants with tap water without even thinking about it. Generally, most…
Light
Observe the light conditions in your rooms and notice how plants respond to their place in your home to understand your plants’ light requirements.
UV Light For Houseplants: Its Effects And How To Use It
There is a lot of talk about using UV lights on plants, and there are…
What Counts as Direct or Indirect Light for Houseplants: Overview
Light is an important factor for happy houseplants. It might be easy to figure out…
What LED Lights Work For Plants And Why
LED is the newest lighting technology on the market and many plant growers and owners…
All About What Kind of Light Plants Need
In their natural habitat, each plant type grows in spots where it gets the right…
Soil, Repotting & Propagation
Dig into what’s going on below the surface. In this section, you’ll find simple, hands-on ways to repot, mix soil, or propagate plants to share them with friends, family, or keep growing your own green world.
Repot or Not? Timing And How to Repot a Newly Bought Plant
Not all plant lovers agree on whether it is good to repot the new houseplant…
Growing Plants in Water vs. Soil: Pros and Cons of Each
Most people plant their houseplants in pots with soil. However, for many plant species, it…
Best Soil for Indoor Plants and How to Mix Your Potting Soil
Today you’ll find so many different types of packaged soil in store, it is hard…
What to Put in the Bottom of a Planter and Why
Some planters look amazing but it is just impossible to find an inner pot that…
Fertilising
When, why, and how plants need their food is what the best fertilising practices are all about.
Banana Water for Plants: What It Is and How To Make It
* Image sources: All images used in this post are from the author. Many plant…
Plant Health
Explore common houseplant issues, learn how to read the signs plants give you, and find first aid for plants that are stressed or slightly out of balance.
How to Save Your Houseplants From Dying: Best First Aid Tips
Are your houseplants close to dying? Fear not, fellow plant parent! In this houseplant emergency…
All About When & How to Increase Humidity For Houseplants
Many of our common houseplants come from tropical climates. And what do tropical climates have?…
Step-by-Step Houseplants Health Check with First Aid Tips
It can take quite a long time until signs of unhealthiness and distress become visible…
Houseplant Pests: Best Prevention Practices
Does the feature image of this post put you off a little? I feel you!…
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