Monstera deliciosa
The split-leaf classic. Needs a moss pole and room to sprawl.
Field notes for indoor jungles
Grow something alive this week.
Plain-English care guides for houseplants and small gardens. Find the right plant for your light, learn what it needs each season, and stop guessing with the watering can.
Start with the window
Which way does your window face?
Light decides almost everything. Slide to your window and we'll suggest three plants that will actually be happy there.
East window
Gentle morning sun, then bright shade for the rest of the day.
CalatheaLikes humid air
PothosTrails fast
Peace lilyDroops when thirsty
The herbarium
Care guides, pressed & labelled.
Every guide answers the same four questions: how much light, how much water, what goes wrong, and how to fix it.
Sansevieria trifasciata
The snake plant. Thrives on neglect, dies of too much love.
Epipremnum aureum
Golden pothos. Grows in a jar of water, trails off any shelf.
Ficus lyrata
The fiddle-leaf fig. Pick one bright spot and never move it.
Calathea orbifolia
Striped prayer plant. Folds its leaves up every evening.
Senecio rowleyanus
String of pearls. A hanging succulent that hates wet feet.
A plant's year
What your plants need, season by season.
Mar — May · Spring
Wake up & repot
- Repot root-bound plants
- Start feeding again
- Take cuttings
Jun — Aug · Summer
Water more, shade a little
- Check soil twice a week
- Pull back from hot glass
- Look under leaves for pests
Sep — Nov · Autumn
Slow down & move in
- Bring patio plants indoors
- Stop fertiliser
- Move closer to windows
Dec — Feb · Winter
Rest, mostly
- Water half as often
- Keep away from radiators
- Mist tropical plants
Dig a little deeper
Good roots, good numbers.
We test every tip on our own windowsills before it goes into a guide.
Topsoil · guides
Care guides written, tested and updated every season.
140+Compost · growers
People in the free Growers' Circle swapping cuttings and fixes.
12kPerlite · rescues
"My plant is dying" questions answered by real growers.
3,400Bedrock · promise
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0Questions growers ask
Open a seed packet.
01Why are the leaves on my plant turning yellow?
Nine times out of ten it's too much water. Let the top few centimetres of soil dry out, make sure the pot has a drainage hole, and only remove leaves that are fully yellow.
Sow anytime02How do I know when to water?
Push a finger into the soil up to the second knuckle. Dry? Water until it runs out of the bottom. Still damp? Check again in two or three days.
Sow anytime03Is the Growers' Circle really free?
Yes. Joining gets you saved plant lists, the monthly care email and the community board. No card, no paid tier.
Sow anytime04Which plants are safe for cats and dogs?
Calathea, spider plant, Boston fern and most palms are pet-safe. Every guide has a pet-safety line near the top so you can check before you buy.
Sow anytime05Do I need grow lights in winter?
Only if your plants stretch towards the window or stop growing completely. A simple full-spectrum bulb on a timer for 10–12 hours a day is plenty.
Sow anytime06Can I suggest a plant for a new guide?
Please do. Members can request guides from their account, and the most-requested plants get written first.
Sow anytimeThe Growers' Circle
Plant a seed. It's free.
Save the plants you own, get one care email a month, and ask other growers when something looks wrong.