Soil & Repotting
Getting the foundation right: choosing soil, knowing when to repot, and doing it without shocking the plant.
Soil & Repotting
Drainage Holes, Cachepots, and the Rocks-in-the-Bottom Myth
Yes — for almost every houseplant, a pot needs an open drainage hole.
Soil & Repotting
Moss Poles: Why Climbing Plants Want One and How to Use It
Growing a pothos on a moss pole lets it climb the way it does in the wild, which unlocks its mature form: leaves several times larger on thicker stems,.
Soil & Repotting
Potting Mix, Decoded: What Your Plant Actually Wants to Live In
The best potting mix for indoor plants is a light, soilless, free-draining blend, not dense garden soil.
Soil & Repotting
When Does a Plant Actually Need Repotting?
Repot when the plant shows it, not on a schedule.
Growing in this section
- Terracotta vs. plastic vs. ceramic
- Top-dressing between repots
- Sterilising reused pots