What Indoor Plants are Safe For Cats?
Today, we're turning our green thumbs towards a very special topic - our feline friends and the indoor jungle we share with them. If you're a proud plant parent and...
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Which Neem Oil is best for plants?
This week we're helping you understand the world of neem and answering the question 'Which Neem is your indoor plant's best friend?'. We know how you adore your indoor jungle...
Am I overwatering my Indoor Plants?
Overwatering, a common pitfall for indoor plant owners, is often done with good intentions. While it may seem beneficial to provide ample water, it can actually lead to a host...
How to fertilise plants in water? AKA Passive Hydro
We get asked this so much that a blog post about it would have been a smart move about two years ago - but we're here now and its finally...
When does Neem Oil Expire?
Neem oil has been an integral part of plant care for centuries. Originating from the seeds of the Azadirachta indica tree, commonly known as the Neem tree, this potent oil...
Staghorn Ferns: A Plant Care Guide
Staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp) are a unique and attractive plant that can add interest and texture to any home. These epiphytic plants grow in tropical rainforests, where they attach themselves...
Top Five Cold-Tolerant Indoor Plants for Australian Plant Addicts
Top 5 Cold-Tolerant Indoor Plants As the temperature drops and winter approaches, it can be difficult to keep our homes warm and comfortable. But there are some plants that thrive...
The Results Are In - Our 2023 Great Australian Indoor Plant Survey
The results are in! We asked and you delivered, so read on to find out how you responded to the 2023 Great Australian Plant Survey. Why do we love plants...
Aspidistra elatior: A Plant Care Guide
Blog by popular request! We've had a few emails come in this week with questions about the Aspidistra elatior. And while responding to each email is something we're more than...
Why Your Plants Thrive on Consistency
Green thumbs, budding botanists and everyone in between—is your houseplant collection looking a little forlorn? Are you starting to fear your luscious foliage may be on its way out? The...
How To Create a Potted Vegetable Garden
Gardening is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors, but not everyone has the space for a traditional garden. If you live in an apartment or...
A History of Houseplants
If you're one of those people who can't keep a houseplant alive, don't worry – you're not alone. But people have been looking after indoor plants for over 5,000 years...
How to Increase humidity levels for your Indoor Plants
Looking to increase the humidity for your indoor plants? Check out our top tips below! If you have any green- thumbed friends or family, they may even be willing to...
What's the difference between a Monstera Thai Constellation and Monstera Albo Variegata?
When it comes to monstera plants, there are a tonne of different varieties to choose from. But without a doubt, two of the most sought-after would be the Monstera deliciosa...
Top 10 Indoor Plants for 2023
It's that time again - the Plant Runner's most anticipated annual blog post where we list a bunch of plants we think will be the year's hottest items, then wait...
Best Houseplant Christmas Tree Alternatives
Yup, we're going there. If you've left it until now to organise a Christmas tree, I'm going to assume it wasn't ever on the cards for you anyway. BUT, if...
Keeping them potted - Which indoor plants are actually weeds?
Don't get us wrong - we love our Tradescantia tricolour as much as anyone, but taking a walk through a bushland creekline and seeing nothing but this South American import...
Top Five Ways to Kill Your Houseplants
Had enough? If you've gone plant mad and need to do a plant cleanse asap, well, this blog is for you. Alternatively if you're just looking for mistakes to avoid ...
Olive Tree: A Plant Care Guide
Looking for a way to stand out from all the other indoor jungles? If you've got the space (and a few other essential conditions), then maybe it's time to...
Air Plants: A Plant Care Guide
What better time to do a post on Tillandsia (Air Plant) care than when we have just received a fresh drop of Air Plant Holders arrive at the warehouse. Now...