Growing Tropicals Blog
Tips, guides and inspiration to help your houseplants thrive.
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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The GrowTropicals Black Friday Sale Event Has Arrived for 2025!
The wait is finally over! The Black Sale is here, and it’s bringing the kind of leafy excitement that makes every pla...
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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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Your Complete Guide to Grow Lights – With Grow Gang!
This blog outlines everything you need to know about choosing the right growlights, with help from Lorenzo from Grow ...
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Best Plants for a Terrarium in 2025
We highlight five of the best plant groups for terrarium setups – all tried, tested, and regularly used by our team i...
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How to Keep Your Tropical Plants Happy While You’re on Holiday
This guide is designed to keep your tropical houseplants, such as Anthuriums, Alocasias, Philodendrons, and Calatheas...
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Your Complete Guide to Houseplant Soils
Discover the best soil for your houseplants. Learn key components, custom mixes, and why GrowTropicals is proudly 100...
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Show Off Your Plants and Win a £50 Voucher!
We’ve decided to launch a little competition to celebrate your creativity and give something back, and to see as many...
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How to Care for Plug Plants
Plug plants are young starter plants grown in small cells. They’re rooted and healthy but need a little care to grow ...
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