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09/10/2026

Should you stop fertilizing houseplants in winter? 🪴 As light levels and plant growth change through fall and winter, your fertilizer routine may need to change too. Here’s how to know when to fertilize, when to cut back, and when you don’t need to change a thing.

09/09/2026

Wondering when to bring your houseplants back inside for fall? 🪴 It’s not about the calendar. Nighttime temperatures and your local climate matter. Here’s when to make the move, how to acclimate outdoor plants to indoor conditions, and what to expect as they adjust for winter.

09/08/2026

Grow lights can completely change winter houseplant care. 🪴 Whether you use grow lights year-round, supplement window light as the days get shorter, or bring outdoor plants inside for winter, placement, distance and duration all matter. Here’s how to use grow lights as your plants transition from summer into fall and winter.

09/07/2026

Fall houseplant care starts before it actually feels like fall. 🪴 As the seasons change, your indoor plants are already adjusting to shorter days and changing light, and the farther north you live, the bigger that change can be. Watch for signs of stress and be ready to adjust your plant’s light, watering, and placement as we head into winter.

09/06/2026

Those tiny brown or rust-colored spots on your Philodendron might not be pest or fungal damage. 🌿 They could be extrafloral nectaries, tiny glands that produce sugary nectar as part of the plant’s natural defense system. Knowing what’s normal can save you from treating a problem that isn’t there.

09/05/2026

If you’re buying your first houseplant, don’t start with the plant. 🪴 Start by figuring out whether you’re choosing a plant for a specific space or choosing a plant you love and creating the conditions it needs. A little research before you buy can make houseplant care so much easier.

09/04/2026

Learning when to water your houseplants gets easier when you know what signals to look for. 🪴 These dramatic plants can help beginner plant parents learn what a thirsty plant looks and feels like, so you can start recognizing the signs before the full wilt happens.

09/03/2026

Snake plant propagation can take months, but this cutting surprised me. 🌿

Here’s my two-month snake plant propagation update, how I got it ready for soil, and what you need to know when propagating a variegated snake plant from a leaf.

Now we wait for the first new pup. 🪴

09/02/2026

Potting Mix 101, Part 6: Cactus & Succulent Potting Mix 🌵

Cactus and succulent soil doesn’t have to be complicated. My simple starting mix is 1 part potting soil to 1 part perlite to reduce moisture retention and create more pore space around the roots.

You can also use pumice, coarse horticultural sand, or grit, but you don’t need every ingredient. And if you’re starting with a bagged cactus or succulent soil, check what’s already in it before adding more amendments.

The goal is a fast-drying, well-aerated potting mix that works for your cacti and succulents.

09/01/2026

Potting Mix 101, Part 5: How to Build a Potting Mix 🪴 There’s no single perfect potting mix recipe for every plant, the key is knowing how to adjust it.

My standard tropical houseplant mix is 2 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite, and 1 part orchid bark. From there, you can adjust the ratios based on whether your plant needs more moisture retention, airflow, or structure.

Once you understand what each ingredient does, you can build the right potting mix for your plants instead of memorizing endless recipes.

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