Indoor Plant Light
Indoor Plant Light Explained: Direct, Bright Indirect and Low Light
Plain definitions of direct sun, bright indirect, medium and low light, plus two simple ways to judge how much light a spot in your home really gets.
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Houseplant Watering
Plant Pots and Drainage: Why Drainage Holes Matter
Why roots need air as well as water, how drainage holes and saucers work together, what to do with a decorative pot that has no hole, and how pot material and size change drying time.
Houseplant Watering
Bottom Watering Houseplants: When and How to Do It
What bottom watering is, the situations where it helps, its limits, and a step-by-step method that ends with draining the pot and emptying the tray.
Houseplant Watering
How to Check Soil Moisture Before You Water
Four simple ways to find out whether a houseplant needs water: looking at the mix, the finger test, a wooden skewer and the weight of the pot, plus how to act on the result.
Houseplant Watering
How to Water Houseplants Without a Fixed Schedule
Why a fixed watering schedule lets plants down, and the method to use instead: check the soil, water thoroughly until it drains, and empty the saucer.
Houseplant Care Basics
Houseplant Care for Beginners: Where to Start
An orientation guide for your first houseplant: the four things a potted plant depends on, why light comes first, and a calm plan for the first week at home.