Get the Know How on Caring for Your Favorite Houseplants

When it comes to choosing which specific houseplants you want to grow and care for, the possibilities are seemingly endless. To make things trickier, almost every plant will have slightly different needs in order to thrive. Luckily, we’re here to give you the Know How to become a proud plant-parent. Click any plant below to learn more.

Do you have a specific question about a houseplant you’re caring for? Visit our questions website today and get your answers straight from our experts.

Your Houseplants Made it Through Another Year! Now What?

Getting through the first year with a new houseplant is impressive on its own, but come year two, one question we get asked most often is: “now what do I do?” Well, the good news is that you have options! Learn a little more below about keeping your houseplants going for years to come:

A rootbound plant being repotted

Repotting Your Houseplants

Many houseplants can easily outgrow their space, making repotting a must to keep your plants healthy. While it may sound like a simple task, knowing exactly how and when to repot is the key to success.

Click here to learn more about how and when to repot your houseplants.

Using Cuttings to Propagate

Taking cuttings from your favorite houseplants serves two purposes. One is that it gives your plant a little bit of a trim to help it better fit its space. Secondly, it’s a great way to increase the number of plants you have in your collection.

Click here to learn more about using cuttings to propagate your houseplants.

Hands holding a freshly rooted plant cutting next to a jar of water

Whether you’re new to being a proud houseplant parent or an established plant grandparent, click the button blow to learn more about propagating your houseplants.

Go On, Level Up Your Houseplant Game!

Some houseplants, even ones that are fairly common and readily available, require just a little extra love and attention. Check out some of the plants that we’d say are just one step beyond beginner plants.

Impress Your Friends With These Showstoppers

Bird of Paradise flower

Bird of Paradise

Imagine your houseplant-loving friends walking into your home and being met with a touch of the tropics.

Learn the tried and tested Gardening Know How tips to growing a stunning bird of paradise flower and then sit back and watch the jaws drop. Get the Know How here.

Bromeliads

Bromeliads can instantly add vibrant, exotic colors to your indoor space.

Despite their very unique appearance, which may seem like they take a lot of work to grow, they are actually rather low-maintenance with the right Know How. Click here for more.

guzmania bromeliads

What did we miss? If there’s a specific houseplant that you’re looking for but just can’t find, let us know! Request more information by emailing us at questions@gardeningknowhow.ca or by visiting questions.gardeningknowhow.ca.

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