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Everything you need to keep your houseplants happy and thriving.
A-Z Plant Care Guides
Detailed care guides for every plant in our collection — from watering to light requirements.
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Tips & Tricks
Practical tips on repotting, propagation, soil mixes, seasonal care and more.
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Pest Identification Hub
Identify common houseplant pests and learn how to treat them with our in-depth guides.
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Blog & News
The latest articles, seasonal guides, and updates from the Grow Tropicals team.
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Latest from the Blog
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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What's the difference between perlite and pumice for houseplants?
Perlite is lighter and cheaper. Pumice holds more water and stays put. Here is how each behaves in a pot and which pl...
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Tepid water at 18 to 22C suits houseplants best. Cold tap water shocks tropical roots in winter; the simple fix is to...
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You can plant multiple houseplants in one pot, but the success rate depends entirely on whether the plants you choose...
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Anthurium Care Guide for Foliage Anthuriums
If you're growing for huge, velvet leaves and deep venation, foliage Anthuriums require a slightly different approach...
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Aeschynanthus Care Guide
Aeschynanthus, commonly known as the lipstick plant, is a genus of around 150 species of evergreen trailing epiphytes...
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Aglaonema Care Guide
Introduction Aglaonema belong to the Araceae family and are loved by many houseplant collectors all over the world. A...
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