Plant Care

Quick Plant Guide

  • Pothos Philodendron

    Snake ZZ

    Monstera Jade

    Spider Zebrina

    Peace Lily

  • Air Plants Calathea

    Hoya Peperomia

    Palm Spider

    Money Tree Bromeliad

    String of Hearts

    String of Turtles

  • Peace Lily ZZ

    Snake Hawthornia

    Dracaena Jade

    Philodendron Watermelon Peperomia

    Staghorn Fern Zebrina

    Begonia

  • Fern Croton

    Dieffenbacchia

    Pothos Spider

    Calathea Begonia

  • Pothos Snake

    Palm Spider

    ZZ Philodendron

    Peace Lily Rubber

    Calathea Syngonium

    Dracaena Fern

  • Keep in bright light (at least 4-6 hours per day).

    Water when soil is completely dry (trying to avoid getting the leaves wet). Do not overwater.

    Rotate every few weeks for even growth.

    A few dried and rotten leaves are normal—remove them to keep your plant healthy and promote new growth.

Terrarium Care

SUCCULENT TERRARIUMS

Sunlight

Your succulents should be kept at room temperature and receive at least 6 hours of direct or indirect sunlight every day.

Watering

For smaller terrariums, we generally recommend watering your plant with 1-2 tablespoons of water. For larger terrariums, we recommend 2-3 tablespoons.

If your terrarium has a cactus, we recommend that you only water this particular plant with 2-3 tablespoons of water once a month depending on the size of the terrarium.

Allow for the soil in your container to dry out before you water your terrarium again.

When watering your terrarium, water the soil surrounding the roots of your plant — do NOT water directly on top of the leaves.

Room Conditions

If your terrarium is kept in a particularly hot room and/or receives intense sunlight during the day, you may need to water your terrarium more frequently — we recommend about once a week.

If your terrarium is in a colder room, we may recommend that you water your terrarium less frequently — around once every 3 weeks.

Cleaning

We recommend cleaning the glass of your terrarium at least once a month to allow the plant to properly absorb light. A paper towel or cloth with some glass cleaner or white vinegar works fine.

AIR PLANT TERRARIUMS

Sunlight

Air plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight. Periods of direct sunlight are just fine, but more than a few hours of hot sun will deplete the plants of their moisture.

Watering

Although air plants don't grow in soil, they like other plants, need to be watered. While the plants can survive for long periods of drought, they will not grow or thrive and will eventually die off if water is too scarce.

We recommend carefully removing your air plant from your terrarium and submerge it upside-down in a container of water for about 5-10 minutes before letting it dry out completely prior to placing back into your terrarium.

You can water your air plants once a week.

Cleaning

We recommend cleaning the glass of your terrarium at least once a month to allow the plant to properly absorb light. A paper towel or cloth with some glass cleaner or white vinegar works fine.

  • Light: Bright, indirect; can tolerate low light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks when soil is completely dry

    Tips: Rotate plant for even growth

    Avoid hot or cold drafts

  • Light: Bright, indirect light; lots of sun

    Water: Every 2-3 weeks, allowing to dry out completely between waterings

    Tips: Break off a leaf to use the gel for topical treatments

  • Light: Bright, indirect light (varieties with stiff leaves can withstand full sun)

    Water: Weekly, when the top 2 inches of soil are dry

    Tips: Prefer moist soil, but are drought-tolerant.

    To water, either moisten the soil or fill the center “cup” in the middle of the leaves with water.

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when the top two inches are dry. Keep slightly moist (but not soggy).

    Tips: Direct sun will scorch the leaves. Prefers filtered water.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Low to bright, indirect

    Water: Every 1-3 weeks when soil dries out

    Tips: Dracaena loves humidity. Brown, brittle leaf tips mean more humidity is needed.

  • Light: Lots of bright, indirect or direct light (depending on the type)

    Water: Every 2-3 weeks in the warmer months, reduce to every 4-6 weeks in winter

    Tips: All cacti have different needs—you may need to research your particular plant

  • Light: Low to medium

    Water: Every week to keep soil moist but not soggy

    Tips: Thrives in humidity

    Toxic for pets and people—wash hands after handling and keep out of reach from children

  • Light: Direct light (in front of a window is best).

    Water: Thorough water once a week.

    Tips: Prefers to dry out a bit, then get a deep watering.

    If you want your plant to grow bushier, cut a bit off the top.

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 2 weeks, when the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to wrinkle slightly.

    Tips: Hoyas prefer to dry out between waterings.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright to medium indirect sunlight

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when the top inch of soil is dry

    Tips: Needs high humidity. Keep away from warm or cold drafts.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright, indirect—needs lots of light

    Water: Every 2-3 weeks when soil is completely dry

    Tips: Ficus needs high humidity, and prefers not to be moved once it’s in a spot.

    Prune to maintain shape

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 2 weeks, keeping the soil moist but not soggy

    Tips: Prune regularly to keep a bushy plant.

  • Light: Full sun

    Water: Sparingly, every 2-3 weeks

    Tips: Jade is a succulent, meaning it can be watered less than a normal houseplant.

    Symbolism: Good fortune

  • Light: Full sun to bright indirect light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. Draught tolerant when indoors.

    Tips: Prefers humidity. This plant can be repotted every 1-2 years to keep up with the tree appearance and growth.

  • Light: Bright, indirect light; can also tolerate lower light (likes afternoon shade)

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out halfway between waterings

    Tips: Prefers a humid environment

  • Light: Bright, indirect to low light

    Water: Every week, when the top inch of soil is dry.

    Tips: Very sensitive to overwatering. It’s best to let the plant completely dry out between waterings if you’re unsure.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Medium to bright, indirect light, but can tolerate lower light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when the soil is dry

    Tips: The leaves will become floppy when thirsty

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, keeping the soil evenly moist

    Tips: Pinch back the top two leaves every week to maintain a bushy plant.

    This plant goes into dormancy after it flowers. Cut off the flower spikes to prevent this.

  • Light: Partial sunlight

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering

    Tips: Pruning regularly helps to encourage new growth. Prefers warmth and humidity.

  • Light: Low to bright, indirect light

    Water: Keep the soil moist, but not wet

    Tips: This plant wilts dramatically when it’s thirsty

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: About every week, should be mostly dry between waterings

    Tips: The leaves will droop when thirsty. Won’t do well in low light conditions—leaves will become leggy if it needs more light.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Semi-shade, no direct sunlight

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, allowing to dry between waterings.

    Tips: Leaves tend to curl when thirsty, and turn yellow when overwatered.

  • Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate lower light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when the soil is dry

    Tips: This vining plant likes to trail. It can be hung to grow long, or cut to stay bushy.

  • Light: Bright, direct to indirect light

    Water: Every 2 weeks, when the soil is completely dry

    Tips: If the plant gets long and leggy, it needs more light. Healthyfallen leaves can be placed in soil and grow a new succulent.

  • Light: Bright, indirect (or filtered) light with part shade

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks when the top 1/2 inch of soil is dry. Ensure the soil is never waterlogged.

    Tips: Do not allow water to collect in the center rosette, as this can lead to rot.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Low to bright indirect

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when top layer of soil is dry

    Tips: Thrives in high humidity

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Keep slightly moist (but not wet)

    Tips: Prefers good drainage, distilled or rainwater if possible

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Once a week, keeping the soil slightly moist

    Tips: Spider plants develop babies, which can be placed in water and grown into new plants.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 1-3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings

    Tips: This plant does well with pruning if you’d like to manage the length.

    If it’s looking bare at the top, pin some strands to the soil with bobby pins to promote fuller growth.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Shade, bright indirect light, or full sun

    Water: Sparingly, no more than every 2 weeks

    Tips: Prefers sandy, well-draining soil. Wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth.

  • Light: Bright direct and indirect light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, keeping the soil slightly moist (top 1/2 inch of soil will be dry when it’s time to water)

    Tips: This plant does well with pruning if you’d like to manage the length. It also promotes a fuller, bushier plant.

    If it’s looking bare at the top, pin some strands to the soil with bobby pins to promote fuller growth.

  • Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light

    Water: Every 1-3 weeks, depending on light levels and conditions—allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings

    Tips: This plant does well with pruning if you’d like to manage the length.

    If it’s looking bare at the top, pin some strands to the soil with bobby pins to promote fuller growth.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright, indirect light (lower light will cause the purple stripes to fade)

    Water: Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Does best with filtered water.

    Tips: Pinch back leggy stems to encourage fuller growth.

    Place in a hanging basket for best results.

  • *Non-toxic

    Light: Bright, indirect light

    Water: Every 7-10 days, let soak for 5-10 minutes.

    Tips: Let the plants dry completely upside down before returning them to their regular spot.

    *Non-toxic

  • Light: Bright, indirect

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, when top few inches are dry

    Tips: Thrives in humidity, but flowering varieties tolerate dryness

  • Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, allowing to dry out partially between waterings (not completely)

    Tips: This plant likes to climb, and prefers a trellis or moss pole.

    Prefers high humidity

  • Light: Bright, indirect to low light

    Water: Every 2-3 weeks when the soil has dried out completely

    Tips: It’s best to water less than water too much

  • Light: Bright indirect to partial light

    Water: Every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

    Tips: Trim unruly aerial roots or tuck them back into the soil. Requires warmth and humidity. Cannot tolerate full sun.

  • Light: Lots of bright, indirect light. Prefers to be less than 3 feet from a window.

    Water: When the soil is dry. This is a semi-succulent that may not need as much water as a regular houseplant.

    Tips: Prune the plant back for a bushier look.

More information

All plants are unique, and you may need to pay close attention to your plant to find its perfect watering schedule. The watering instructions above are what we have personally found to work for us in our shop—we strongly recommend checking on your plant and its soil to learn how much water your plant needs and how frequently it needs it.

  • This list shows the general care for the different types of plants. If you want more information on your exact plant variety, feel free contact us, or do your own research to learn more.

  • *Non-toxic means the plants are considered human and pet-safe when accidentally ingested— but please do not feed any of these plants to your pets or children.

  • If you are at the early stage of your indoor planting journey, you might want to do an audit on the current status of your plants and their sunlight requirements. You might want to consider that the light spectrum needed from your Grow Light, depends on your plant’s stage of cultivation. Each plant and phases have different required specific ranges of the spectrum, luminous efficacy, and color temperature.

    All in all, Grow Light is such a wonderful technology that allows us to give proper “sunlight” requirements to our plants. Due to whatever circumstances, your plants can still thrive perfectly indoors with the help of Grow Light. Please be careful and consider the two types of Grow Light called Fluorescent and LED. The light requirements of each plant also vary and play an important role in using Grow Light. Some plants don’t need much intensity and duration, while others like leafy plants prefer cooler lights. Make sure that you also take note of the safety reminders of handling these apparatus as there is electricity involved.

    For more information on grow lights, read this blog post:

    https://www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com/grow-lights-houseplants/

  • In general, plants typically need less water in winter; most plants go dormant and are prepared for drier soil.. What you need to adjust will depend on your environment. For example, if you have the heat high in your house in winter, your plants may benefit from a humidifier. Take notice of how your plants react to winter conditions, and adjust accordingly.

  • A well-lit space without the sun directly on the plant, as this can cause the leaves to burn. Examples of bright, indirect light are filtered light (through curtains), a north or east-facing window, or a few feet back from west or south-facing windows.