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In this feed, the pages of the reference are listed by the date they were prepared, with the newest at the top. Each entry has a date, topic tags and a short note on who will find it useful. That makes it easier to see what has appeared since your last visit without rereading what you already know. The tags show which of the four topics a new page belongs to: placement, watering and light, repotting, or plant health.
A page goes into the feed only once it has been finished and reread. One complete article is more useful than several drafts.
The reference archive
A list of all finished pages with the dates they were prepared and their main topic tags.
Why read it: Helps you find an article when you only remember its topic.
Answers to common questions
Short answers about watering, light and placement, pests, and keeping plants safe for pets and children.
Why read it: Covers the questions that come up in the first few weeks.
How to repot a houseplant without harming it
A step-by-step guide to choosing a pot, easing the plant out gently, inspecting the roots and caring for it after repotting.
Why read it: Helps you get through repotting calmly and without losses.
Feed of new pages
The page where every finished article in the reference is listed along with its topic tags.
Why read it: Shows what has changed since your last visit.
A new plant at home: five steps
A short plan, from checking the leaves to your first notes, plus answers to the main questions beginners ask.
Why read it: Gives you the big picture before you water for the first time.
A glossary for beginner growers
Definitions of watering when the soil is dry, drainage, cuttings, bright indirect light, root rot and quarantine.
Why read it: Helps you understand species descriptions and the advice on packaging.
Reference sections
A map of the four topics: choosing a plant and a spot, watering and light, repotting and potting mix, plant health.
Why read it: Points you to where to look for an answer to any plant question.
Collections for different situations
Reading paths for a dark room, a home with a cat and getting plants ready before you go away.
Why read it: Saves time: the pages you need are already in a sensible order.
Read next
- Collections
Reading paths: a dark room and a north-facing window, a home with a cat, care before a holiday.
- Archive
Every finished page of the reference, arranged by the date it was prepared and by main topic.
- Guides
A step-by-step guide to repotting a houseplant gently, plus our catalogue of articles.
Sources
- Manzhosma reference pages
Information is current as of the date this page was prepared. Houseplants differ widely in what they need from light, water and potting mix, so check the requirements of your own species before you change how you care for it.