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Plant profiles
Recently added plants
Light, watering, pet safety and the sources behind them, for each plant.
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Monstera epipremnoides
A rare climbing Monstera from Costa Rica and Panama with deeply cut, holey leaves. It wants... -
Philodendron xanaduXanadu philodendron
Xanadu philodendron forms a dense, compact mound of glossy, deeply lobed leaves. Easy to grow in... -
Monstera pinnatipartita
A climbing Monstera from Central and South America. Its plain young leaves give way to deeply... -
Monstera adansoniiSwiss cheese vine
A fast climbing or trailing vine with oval holes in heart-shaped leaves. It wants bright indirect... -
Monstera deliciosa
A large climbing aroid with split, holey leaves. Give it bright indirect light, a sturdy support,... -
Ficus benjaminaWeeping fig
A small-leaved fig with arching branches. It likes bright indirect light and evenly moist mix, and... -
Philodendron bipinnatifidumTree philodendron
Tree philodendron, often sold as selloum, is a big self-heading plant with deeply lobed, glossy leaves.... -
PaphiopedilumSlipper orchid
Paphiopedilum slipper orchids have a pouched lip and no pseudobulbs, so keep the mix lightly moist....
Tools
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Diagnose
Plant problem checker
Yellow, brown, curling or drooping leaves? Answer a few questions about your plant to see likely causes, what to check and a... -
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Find a plant for your space
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Care
Should I water now?
Check the mix, not the calendar. Answer a few questions about your plant's pot, mix and leaves to find out whether to... -
Calculate
Grow-light DLI calculator
Turn a PPFD reading and the hours your light is on into a daily light integral (DLI), the total light your plant... -
Calculate
Potting mix calculator
Work out how much potting mix fills your pots or raised beds, in litres, US gallons, US dry quarts, cubic feet and... -
Plan
Seasonal garden planner
See the houseplant, vegetable and lawn tasks that fit this time of year, and when to start seeds counted back from your...
Guides
Latest guides
New plant-care reading, newest first.
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Houseplants
Houseplant Care for Beginners: A Practical First-Year Roadmap
What to check when you bring a houseplant home and over its first year: light, potting mix, watering,... -
Houseplants
Houseplant Care Through the Seasons: What to Change and When
Light drives houseplant care through the year. Learn how to adjust watering, feeding, humidity and placement from autumn... -
Houseplants
How to Check Potting-Mix Moisture: Soil, Bark, Terracotta, Self-Watering and More
Check the mix, not the calendar. The finger, weight and tap tests tell you when a pot needs... -
Houseplants
What's on My Plant? How to Identify Houseplant Pests
Identify common houseplant pests from the signs you can see, from webbing and cottony clusters to sticky leaves... -
Lighting
PPFD and DLI Explained: How to Judge Plant Light Without Watts
PPFD is how much usable light reaches a leaf each second, and DLI is the day's total. Here... -
Houseplants
Pet-Safe Houseplants: How to Choose Plants When You Have Cats or Dogs
Check any houseplant's scientific name against the ASPCA database before you buy. This guide covers common toxic and... -
Houseplants
How to Measure Light for Houseplants (and Why Window Direction Isn't Enough)
Window direction is only a starting point. Here is how to read the light where a plant actually... -
FlowersAzucena Flowers: Madonna Lily Identification, Care and Meaning
Learn what the name azucena can mean, how to identify Madonna lilies, and how to plant and care...
This season
October in the garden
See what to do this month for houseplants, lawns and vegetables. Outdoor timing depends on where you live, so the planner asks for your zone or your own frost date.
Garden news
Recalls, quarantines and research
Short news for home gardeners. Each story links to its official source.
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Garden News
West Indian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Port Isabel, Texas: What Home Fruit Growers Should Know
A mated female West Indian fruit fly caught in a trap in a residential mango tree has put 19.19 square miles of... -
Garden News
Kobalt 24V and 48V Yard Tools Recalled Over USB-C Battery Fire Risk
About 554,780 Kobalt mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws and other yard tools with USB-C batteries are recalled. Don't charge the battery through USB-C... -
Garden News
Jumping Worms Found at Ramsey County Yard Waste Sites: Check Any Free Mulch or Compost
Ramsey County, Minnesota, removed wood mulch and compost from all its yard waste sites after invasive jumping worms were confirmed at two...
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Houseplants
Houseplants do best when care matches the plant and the room. Explore practical guides to pothos, monstera, fiddle-leaf...Newest: Houseplant Care for Beginners: A Practical First-Year Roadmap
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Plant Care
Explore core plant-care topics: light, potting soil, fertilizer, compost and growing conditions. These guides explain underlying principles and...Newest: Houseplant Care for Beginners: A Practical First-Year Roadmap
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Flowers
Explore growing and troubleshooting advice for flowering plants, from orchids and roses to hibiscus and other garden blooms....Newest: Azucena Flowers: Madonna Lily Identification, Care and Meaning
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Outdoor Plants
Plan outdoor plant care with local climate, soil, drainage and mature plant size in mind. Read guides on...Newest: How to Grow Herbs Indoors With Grow Lights: A Practical Setup
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Lawn Care
Build a healthier lawn by understanding grass species, seasonal growth, watering, mowing and fertilizing needs. Browse Bermuda grass... -
Reviews
Read gardening product-selection guides for grow lights, soil, pots, fertilizer and tools. Compare useful specifications, plant requirements, limitations...