Indoor greenery is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Our guides are great rules of thumb but the fact is – every plant is unique. It’s in your hands to watch for signals and learn its language. Be realistic. Make plant choices that are based on the conditions that suit a plant. If you have a dark house and choose sunloving plants, you’ll stress the plant and it won’t last very long. We see if a plant likes it in our house; if it doesn’t, we move it around until it’s happy. Plants usually tell you very early on if they don’t have what they need and so you have to keep an eye on them and respond. Having plants in your home is a really easy way to give it life and it’s incredibly rewarding when you know that they’re happy.

Don’t mess this up. The right spot is crucial. Each plant’s sunlight needs are different – some love the sun; some dig the shade. Check the sun guide if you’re not sure.

The good news? You get to get your hands dirty. Stick your finger two inches into the soil. If it's moist, leave it alone. If it’s dry, a drink’s in order. Not to be dramatic, but most plants die from overwatering. Water cautiously.

A few hours after watering, dry up the area around the cork mat with a sponge. Keep your pot and mat spotlessly clean to avoid mosquito larvae. By the way, mosquitos don’t come with plants – they come with stagnant water. We’ll remind you to use a soft cloth to wipe down the cork mat every couple of weeks with a mix of white vinegar and water (50:50).

Plants are creatures of the outdoors. They don’t like air conditioning. They need heat and humidity and ACs remove both. Place it far away from the direct vent of an AC and give it a break with a few hours of fresh air everyday.

The little bugs that buzz around a plant are usually benign. Things to watch out for are Spider Mites, Mealy Bugs, caterpillars and mosquitos which ca be avoided with proper care. However, if you happen to see an odd earthworm poke his head out of your soil or a cheery Bee buzzing around a flower be happy because your plant is hosting an ecosystem. We're big fans of the super circle of life and encourage you to look at it the same way.