Growing Tropicals Blog
Tips, guides and inspiration to help your houseplants thrive.
Can houseplants really purify the air?
The science of air-purifying houseplants is more modest than the marketing suggests. Here are seven that earn the lab...
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We Won Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026!
We’re proud to share that GrowTropicals has been awarded Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. This marks our thi...
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We’re Back at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026: The Orchids of China
We’re excited to be back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as a core partner in the Orchid Conservation Chelsea exhibit,...
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Anthurium Michelle® by DocBlock® has been shortlisted for Plant of the Year 2026 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!
We’re thrilled to announce that, following our submission, Anthurium Michelle® by DocBlock® has been shortlisted for ...
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The Story Behind Our Collection of Vintage Plant Books
We began building this library in earnest around a year ago. It has since grown to roughly one hundred volumes featur...
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Your Spring Houseplant Care Guide: What to Do in April, May & June
April and May are the most active months for houseplants in the UK. Here is what to do in spring to get your collecti...
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The Essential Components of Houseplant Soil Explained
Discover what goes into a premium houseplant soil mix and why each ingredient matters. Learn how coir, bark, perlite,...
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Houseplant Fertilisers 101: Understanding NPK
If fertiliser labels make you feel like you are reading a secret code, you are not alone. The good news is that the c...
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Trending Houseplants for 2026
It's always fascinating to see how plant trends change year to year, and as plant experts, it's our job to report on ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Tissue Culture Plants
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know from what tissue culture is to step-by-step acclimation ...
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Houseplant Influencers to Follow in 2026
If you’re looking for new plant creators to follow, learn from, or simply enjoy alongside your morning coffee, these ...
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A Greener Home with MadeKind: Do Natural Cleaning Products Work?
At GrowTropicals, sustainability has always sat at the heart of what we do—from responsible plant sourcing to recycla...
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Moving Diaries Part One: GrowTropicals V3.0 Begins
We've outgrown our roof once again. So here we are, ready for our next big adventure, or as we’ve been calling it: G...
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The Best Houseplants to Gift this Christmas
Looking for a thoughtful, living gift this festive season? Houseplants deserve the top spot on your shopping list!
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5 Easy Eco-Switches to Make Your Bathroom a Green Oasis
Discover 5 simple eco bathroom swaps - from 100% bamboo toilet paper to plastic-free, non-toxic cleaning and composta...
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Bringing a New Plant Home? Our Step-by-Step Care Guide
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know while you wait for your plant delivery.
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5 Aroid Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know
The aroid world is full of weird and wonderful surprises. Here are five lesser-known facts about our favourite plants:
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The Complicated History of the Alocasia sp ‘Jacklyn’
How a tropical plant from Sulawesi became a plant-world sensation.
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