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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
Types of Houseplants & How to Care for Them
The main types of houseplants, and 56 popular indoor plants compared side by side for light, watering and humidity, w...
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Our Co-Founder Jacob Joins Plant Heritage Board!
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from the GrowTropicals team. Our co-founder and CEO, Jacob, has been appo...
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Your Tissue Culture Questions Answered
Tissue culture plants are becoming increasingly popular with our amazing customers, but if you’ve never grown one bef...
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Should I cut off dying leaves from my houseplants?
A yellowing leaf is still handing nutrients back to the plant. Here is how to tell a dying leaf from a dead one, and ...
Read more →Can I use milk to shine my houseplant leaves?
Milk gives a shine for about a day, then it sours. Here is what it does to the leaf surface, and the method that actu...
Read more →Is it true you should never repot houseplants in winter?
The winter repotting rule is about light and drying time, not the calendar. Here is when to ignore it, and how to rep...
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Anoectochilus Care Guide
Jewel orchids are grown for velvety, gold-veined leaves, not flowers. Here is how to get the light, watering and humi...
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Polyscias Care Guide
Polyscias is a fussy but striking shrub-form houseplant. Get warmth, light and watering right, and it will reward you...
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Schefflera Care Guide
Schefflera, also known as the Umbrella Plant, asks for one thing above all: even moisture without waterlogging. This ...
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