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Detailed care guides for every plant in our collection — from watering to light requirements.
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Identify common houseplant pests and learn how to treat them with our in-depth guides.
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Types of Cacti & How to Care for Them
Desert or jungle? The main types of cactus for UK homes, how to tell them apart, which are pet-safe, and the lookalik...
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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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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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Ctenanthe Care Guide
Ctenanthe are tropical foliage plants with striking patterned leaves. This guide covers everything you need to grow t...
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Howea Care Guide
The Kentia Palm rewards patience, not effort. Here is the practical UK guide to keeping Howea forsteriana healthy ind...
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Homalomena Care Guide
Homalomena care comes down to drainage: an open aroid mix and watering by feel keep these clumping tropicals thriving...
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