Plant care guide
A little closer to nature.
Four basics for most houseplants: water, light, temperature and humidity. This is general guidance for the demo, marked as examples, not expert advice for your own plant and home.
General guidance (example). Ask a garden centre about your own plant.
The four basics
Water, light, temperature, humidity
- WaterLet the top 2 cm of soil dry between waterings (example guidance).
- LightBright light without harsh midday sun (example guidance).
- TemperatureA warm room, away from cold draughts (example guidance).
- HumidityAverage home humidity is fine (example guidance).
Plant by plant
Our everyday plants
Golden pothos
A trailing plant that suits a shelf or a hanging pot. Let the top of the soil dry between waterings (example guidance).
Snake plant
An upright plant with firm leaves. It likes bright light and a thorough watering only when the soil is dry (example guidance).
Boston fern
A feathery fern that likes steady moisture and a spot away from hot sun (example guidance).
Care kits
Tools for everyday care
A small watering can, a hand mister and a hand trowel in one kit. The guidance above is general: ask a garden centre about your own plant.