Growing Tropicals Blog
Tips, guides and inspiration to help your houseplants thrive.
Year of the Snake Plant: 5 Reasons We Love Sansevieria
Since starting GrowTropicals in 2020, Sansevieria have been one of our top-selling genera. Here are five reasons this...
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Trending Houseplants for 2025
As the year wraps up, many of us are putting together wishlists for Christmas....
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The Big Black Friday Event at GrowTropicals is here!
Hundreds of rare houseplants are currently on sale in our Black Friday Event 🖤 ...
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The Best Gifts For Houseplant Lovers (Delivered Right To Their Door!)
Our gift guide With October finally blessing us, it can only mean one thing… C...
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It's All Greek (& Latin) to Me! How Do Houseplants Get Their Latin and Common Names?
Cyrtosperma. Anthurium. Schismatoglottis. Aamorphophallus. And the list goes o...
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Hope After Humanity: Our 2024 Houseplant Studio at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
"Within every dystopia, there's a little utopia" The Concept The year is 2099. Climate change has taken i...
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Introducing ‘Orchids in The Wild - The Beauty of Nature' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
After last year's phenomenal success with the Florida Ghost Orchid, we're delighted to be returning to the RHS Chelse...
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What Plants are Best for my Terrarium?
When designing a terrarium for pets like lizards and geckos, it's essential to consider their specific needs and pref...
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Your Complete Guide to Houseplant Food and Nutrients
We understand the importance of feeding your plants with high-quality fertilisers and amendments to ensure they recei...
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We're Coming to a Town Near You! Our 2024 Events Programme
We're on the road this year, hopefully meeting as many of you as possible! Find out where we will be over the coming ...
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How to Repot Your Tropical Houseplants
Prepare for repotting season with our expert guide to repotting indoor plants! From selecting the perfect substrate m...
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The One Question You Need to Ask Before Buying a Rare Plant
Bringing a new plant into your home is always exciting. We all know the benefits to well-being that houseplants bring...
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Your Orchid Questions Answered by Orchid Conservation Chelsea!
Back in May at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, we invited you to ask our team of Orchid Conservation experts from C...
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Black Friday has arrived at GrowTropicals HQ, and with December looming on the horizon, we're eagerly gearing up to ...
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Keeping Your Plants Happy Through Winter!
Winter is a challenging time for us all. Dark days. Seasonal depression. It's no easy feat for us, and our plants do...
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Grow Lighting 101
Looking to upgrade your grow lighting? This guide will tell you all you need to know!
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Understanding Plant Climates
Understanding which climate group your plant fits into is key to providing the appropriate care. Get this wrong and y...
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Hesi Products Indoors for Aroids and more
In this quick guide, we want to walk you through how we go about using the Hesi range to grow our plants.
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