Growing plants made easy

Want to embrace green living but don’t know where to start? Find some easy plant care tips for your urban jungle at home. Then add to your plant gang with our Plant catalog, a guide for the plant novice to the green fingered.

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Indoor plant care tips

Plants are amazing additions to any home, they all just need a little care. So we've got some tips and tricks for your new green friends to develop and achieve their full potential, from watering advice to leaf cleaning. Swipe to check them all out.

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Watering

Not sure if the plant needs water? Try the thumb test: If the soil in the pot is sticking to your thumb, there is no need to water. Remember that plants need more water in summer than in winter.

Repotting

Generally, plants do not need to be repotted in their first year. You can even pop a nursey pot into an outer pot in a style you choose. As your plant grows it will need some more space, aim for a pot that's 5-7cm larger than the previous pot.

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Fertilization

Most plants get enough fertilizer in their first 1-3 months after purchase. When you need to, fertilize your plants during their peak growing cycle, usually spring to summer. Fertilize less often during the rest period, most likely winter.

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Cleaning

Indoor plants need regular cleaning. Removing the dust off leaves lets the plant gets as much light as possible, and it pays off with a lush appearance. A soft damp cloth for broad leaves works best or a spritz of luke warm water for smaller leaves.

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Conditions

Each plant has different requirements for their degree of sunlight, some love direct light others like partial shade. You can find specific requirements on the label of each plant or in our handy plant catalog.

Plant Catalogue

Find your new green friend in our plant catalogue. Dive in and discover how to make them thrive in your home.

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Growing food at home

Presenting: the magic of life. Simply take seeds from your fruits and vegetables, plant them in soil and watch them grow. With just water and light (and a bit of fertiliser for a little boost) – you can grow your own organic produce all year round – and save money at the same time.

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This seasons trendiest plants

Perfect for the home or office, we've picked this seasons top plants. From old favourites that anyone can recognise to some new faces that you've maybe not heard of.

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