· Plant portraits
An orchid pot is a root decision
Choose the growing setup before choosing the decorative container.
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· Living with plants
Two windows can require two different plant routines
Treat a move across the room as a change in growing conditions.
· Plant health
Fungus gnats call for a closer look at the pot
Identify the small flies and examine moisture conditions before reaching for a treatment.
· Plant care
Bring outdoor houseplants in with an arrival plan
Treat the return indoors as a change in growing conditions and a pest inspection opportunity.
· Living with plants
A bathroom plant still needs a suitable window
Humidity is only one part of choosing foliage for a bathroom.
· Plant portraits
Peace lily flowers are not the only sign of progress
Assess the whole plant before trying to force another white spathe.
· Plant care
Measure humidity where the leaves actually live
Use observations around a particular plant before changing the environment of a whole room.
· Plant care
Repotting starts with evidence
Decide whether a plant needs a larger container before spreading compost across the table.
· Plant care
Choose a potting mix by its job
Understand what the roots need before shopping for a fashionable ingredient list.
· Living with plants
A plant shelf needs room for hands
Design around access to every pot rather than the maximum number of pots.
· Propagation
Spider plant babies need a destination
Propagate with enough space and aftercare for the plants you create.
· Living with plants
Leave room for a houseplant’s next leaf
Planning for new growth prevents a handsome display from becoming a tight squeeze.