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Hold on. Wait a second. Don’t forget, your plant is more than a pretty object. It’s alive! Whether you are beginning your houseplant journey or established an indoor jungle, light is the prerequisite on how to know what your plant will need. In this episode of ASK gardenstead Jaz, Shannon, and Darryl from House Plant Journal, go in and answer the community’s questions on how to observe and understand what your plant is trying to tell you.

Alocasia polly has become an increasingly popular houseplant. Here are a few things you should know about your Alocasia polly.

Watch and learn as Shannon gives you the low-down on how to keep your orchids alive. They are definitely one of those flowers that are extremely popular, yet high-maintenance. That’s why we’ve gathered up and answered all your community questions on how NOT to kill your orchid.

Jaz and Darryl from House Plant Journal don’t operate under “conventional” houseplant care. In this episode of ASK gardenstead, we’ve collected fundamental questions from our Houseplant community on Facebook (there’s over 20K people talking and sharing in there!). Darryl explains how light and environment play into the quality of your houseplants life while Jaz shares what responsive watering is and why your plants might be happier being watered that way.

We’re back at it again with orchid care and this time House Plant Journal walks us through how to repot an orchid. Jaz has been busy chatting with the gardenstead community members about orchids. They’ve even inspired her to try her hand at growing one again. The passion for plants is infectious! In this episode, you’ll learn how-to repot an orchid, general orchid care for beginners and you’ll see a rare orchid that has reproduced itself.

Buckle in while Shannon, Jaz, and Darryl aka House Plant Journal take you for a plant tour at one of our favorite nurseries, Valleyview Gardens! Follow Shannon on her quest for more of her favorite – pink plants, while Darryl sprinkles in some plant care and Jaz hunts for a new low-maintenance plant to add to her mini indoor jungle. There’s something for everyone in this video!

Looking for the perfect gift? Get an orchid! Not only are they show-stoppers but they can rebloom over and over. Plus, we’ve got you covered with a care guide.

Are you broke as a joke or just can’t justify – to yourself or your partner – that you should buy more plants? Here are my top tips for acquiring plants, pots and soil for free or next-to-nothing.

As an engineer, I love to measure things – and measuring light is my absolute favourite activity when it comes to houseplant care. It is the only way to truly know if your plant is working – as in, doing enough photosynthesis to stay alive.