Beginners Guide

🌿 New to the Plant Life? Welcome to the Jungle (Sort Of)

If you’re here, congrats — you’ve just joined the most chill club on Earth. Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance buddy or trying not to kill your first pothos, this guide’s got your back.

💧 1. Watering 101: Don’t Drown It, Don’t Desert It

  • Check soil with your finger before watering

  • Most houseplants prefer to dry out a bit

  • Use pots with drainage holes (non-negotiable)

🪴 Bonus tip: Bottom watering helps avoid root rot.

☀️ 2. Light: More Than Just a Window Seat

  • Bright, indirect light is the sweet spot for most plants

  • South-facing = strongest light

  • Use grow lights if your place is moody

🪴 3. Soil, Pots & Re-potting Basics

  • Choose a well-draining soil (not garden dirt!)

  • Repot every 12–18 months or if roots are circling

  • Clay pots = breathable; plastic = retains moisture longer

🐛 4. Pest Prevention 101

  • Inspect new plants before bringing them inside

  • Keep leaves clean

  • Neem oil is your new bestie

🌱 5. Best Beginner Plants

  • Snake Plant

  • Pothos

  • ZZ Plant

  • Peace Lily

  • Spider Plant

🌟 Final Words of Encouragement

Plant care is trial, error, and a little TLC. Don’t stress — they’re more forgiving than you think.