Care basics · 9 guides
Care basics
Foundational plant care. Watering, light, fertilizer, repotting, and the everyday questions that apply to almost any plant in your home.
CareButterfly Weed Plant Care (Asclepias tuberosa, Monarch Host)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) needs full sun, dry soil, and a deep taproot left undisturbed — a monarch host plant for USDA zones 3–9.
9 min
CareShould You Water a Plant After Repotting? (When Yes, When No)
For most plants, yes — water immediately after repotting to settle soil and remove air pockets. Wait 7 days for succulents, 3–5 days for plants with mushy roots.
9 min
CareHow Often to Water an Aloe Vera Plant (Complete Schedule)
Water aloe vera every 2–3 weeks indoors — soak deeply then let soil dry fully. Less in winter (4–6 weeks). Schedule by season, pot size, and light.
9 min
CareCitronella Plant: Care Guide & Mosquito Myth Explained
Citronella plant care: full sun, well-drained soil, USDA 9-11 outdoors. The truth about the mosquito-repellent claim and how to grow it indoors.
10 min
CareRussian Sage Plant Care (Sun, Soil, Spring Pruning)
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) needs full sun, well-drained soil, and a hard spring cut to 15 cm (6 in) — drought-tolerant in USDA zones 4–9.
9 min
CarePlant Water Dropper Guide: Self-Watering Globes, Spikes & Bulbs
Plant water dropper guide: how self-watering globes, terracotta spikes, and DIY bottle droppers work, how long they last, and which plants actually benefit.
10 min
CareCatmint Plant Care: The Complete Grower's Guide (Nepeta)
Grow catmint (Nepeta) like a pro — light, water, soil, pruning for rebloom, winter care, Walker's Low vs Six Hills Giant, and catmint vs catnip explained.
10 min
CareHibiscus Plant Care: Grow Giant Blooms All Season
Master hibiscus plant care with this complete guide — full sun, watering, high-potassium feeding, bud-drop fixes, pest control, and indoor overwintering tips.
9 min
CareLavender Plant Care: The Complete Guide (Lavandula)
Master lavender plant care — full sun, gritty soil, deep watering, twice-yearly pruning, and winter prep for English, French, and Spanish lavender varieties.
11 min