Every thriving plant needs the right balance of water, light, nutrients, and seasonal care. In this category, you’ll find beginner-friendly and advanced guides on watering schedules, humidity tips, fertilizing routines, soil mixes, and repotting strategies. Learn how to keep your plants strong through the seasons and understand exactly what they need at each stage of growth. For even more accuracy, our VerdeBotany AI Plant Doctor Tool creates a personalized care plan tailored to your plant species, your home’s light conditions, and your watering habits—helping you grow with confidence.
The Spring Awakening: A Checklist for Repotting and Reviving Your Plants (2025) Updated: 2025 The Spring Awakening: A Checklist for Repotting and Reviving Your Plants Quick answer: Spring is the season to repot, prune, fertilize, and refresh your plants after winter dormancy. Check for rootbound pots, remove old leaves, restart fertilizing, and inspect for pests. … Read more
Your Ultimate Winter Houseplant Survival Guide (2025) Updated: 2025 Your Ultimate Winter Houseplant Survival Guide Quick answer: In winter, water less, boost light, raise humidity, and protect from drafts. Most houseplants slow down, so let the top 1–2 inches (2–5 cm) of soil dry before watering, aim for 6–8 hours of bright-indirect light (add a … Read more
How Much Sun Does a Fiddle Leaf Fig Need? (2025 Guide) Updated: 2025 How Much Sun Does a Fiddle Leaf Fig Need? Quick answer: A fiddle leaf fig needs bright, indirect light for at least 6–8 hours per day. It tolerates some direct morning sun, but harsh midday rays can burn leaves. The exact placement … Read more
How to Propagate a Pothos (Step-by-Step Guide, 2025) Updated: 2025 How to Propagate a Pothos (Step-by-Step Guide) Quick answer: To propagate a pothos, cut 4–6 inch stem sections with at least one node and leaf, place them in water or moist soil, and wait 2–4 weeks for roots. But your success depends on light, humidity, … Read more
The Secret to a Thriving Succulent: Best Fertilizer and Care Tips (2025) Updated: 2025 The Secret to a Thriving Succulent: Best Fertilizer and Care Tips Quick answer: The best fertilizer for succulents is a balanced, water-soluble formula that’s low in nitrogen (such as 2-7-7 or 5-10-10). Apply every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer, and … Read more
Repotting Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Plant (2025) Updated: 2025 Repotting Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Plant Quick answer: Most houseplants need repotting every 12–24 months. For a Monstera, look for roots circling the pot, soil that dries too quickly, or slowed growth. But the right timing varies by plant type, … Read more
A Beginner’s Guide to Watering Houseplants (And How Our Tool Can Help) — 2025 Updated: 2025 A Beginner’s Guide to Watering Houseplants (And How Our Tool Can Help) Quick answer: Most houseplants prefer a simple rhythm—water deeply, then allow the top 1–2 inches (2–5 cm) of soil to dry before watering again. Frequency depends on … Read more
The Top 10 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Home (2025 Guide) Updated: 2025 The Top 10 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Home Short answer: The best low light indoor plants and easy houseplants for beginners are those that tolerate missed waterings, average home light, and basic potting soil. Top picks include Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Pothos, Spider … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Plant Health Diagnosis (2025 Edition) The Ultimate Guide to Plant Health Diagnosis Struggling to figure out what’s wrong with your plant? This ultimate 2025 guide to plant health diagnosis covers the most common problems — from yellow leaves to pests — and shows you exactly how to bring your plants back … Read more
How to Identify and Treat Common Houseplant Pests (2025 Guide) How to Identify and Treat Common Houseplant Pests Houseplant pests like spider mites, aphids, and fungus gnats are every plant lover’s nightmare. This updated 2025 guide will show you how to identify common pests, treat infestations, and keep your indoor jungle healthy. Most Common Houseplant … Read more