Plant Care

Monsteras thrive in bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Premium potting mix is ideal when keeping them indoors, or humus-rich when outdoors. Juvenile Monsteras have small leaves until their adult life, where the leaves become larger with the addition of their signature perforated edges. 

Allow soil to dry out between waterings, around every 1 - 2 weeks. If kept in brighter, well lit areas, water more often. Its leaves are toxic to pets and humans when ingested, so take care when positioning the plant at home. 

These beautiful plants can be pretty particular, but it’s certainly worth the effort to see them in bloom! They are best positioned in bright, indirect light but avoid direct light through glass. 

Due to their fleshy roots, overwatering can lead to root rot so it is vital that excess water drains freely to avoid wet feet. Allow them to dry out between watering and then only small quantity of watering. Orchids also require adequate humidity, ideally between 50 - 70%, which can be achieved through misting. Take care not to mist the flowers as water droplets mark the petals. 

These gorgeous succulent-like plants store water in their leaves, so it is crucial they are potted in well-draining soil as they can be susceptible to root rot. Keep out of direct sunlight as it will burn the leaves. Peperomias thrive in medium to bright indirect light, although they can tolerate low indirect light indoors, or part shade outdoors. 

Philodendrons grow best in medium to bright indirect sunlight. Older leaves can go yellow naturally, but multiple yellow leaves at once may mean it’s receiving too much sun.

Drooping leaves are the Philodendron’s call for attention, and can mean either too much or too little watering. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings, which can be monitored by inserting a finger into the soil up to the first knuckle and feeling for moisture. These plants are also toxic to animals and humans, so should not be consumed.

Bright light (and no direct sun) is best but will tolerate low light, this though runs the risk of low blooms. Brown scorch marks on leaves are a sign of too much sunlight. Keep soil evenly moist. Use a pot with a drainage hole to prevent soggy soil, which can cause root rot. Always use room-temperature water to water your houseplants, cold water is a shock to them.

They will benefit from their leaves being wiped clean of dust , just use a soft cloth and water. Otherwise incredible resilient.

Succulents love the light! They need about 6 hours of sunlight per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure if they have spend time indoors or in limited light.

Succulents love direct sun, but if yours is sitting in the same exact spot day after day, it's likely that only one side is getting enough light. We suggest rotating the plant often. Succulents will lean towards the sun, so rotating them will help them stand up straight. (Leaning may also be a sign that they need to be in a sunnier spot.)

Water according to the season. Just like us, succulents need more energy when they're in a period of growth. During the spring and summer, the plants are thriving and drinking up much more water than when they're resting in the fall and winter. Sproutopia suggests testing the soil with a finger—when the top 3cms are dry, grab your watering bottle/ small pourer, Remember too much love ( in other words over watering can kill your succulent, so make sure you let the soil dry between waterings.

When you water your succulents, soak the soil until water runs out of the drainage holes. (If your container doesn’t have drainage holes, use much less water.) Remember some succulents don't like misting ( its difficult to remember who likes what) so best not to mist.

You can also place pots in a pan of water and allow the water to absorb through the drainage hole. Once the top of the soil is moist, remove from the pan.

Inevitably, your indoor plants will gradually pick up dust on their surface, which can inhibit their growth. Wipe off the leaves and spines gently with a damp cloth (use a soft paintbrush to get at hard-to-reach spots).

Good drainage is easier but if your put does not have drainage, succulents don’t like sitting in water logged soil,  so terracotta is a great option for a pot, or keep in mind controlling the water is your friend when it comes to succulents.