Growing Tropicals Blog
Tips, guides and inspiration to help your houseplants thrive.
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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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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