Understanding Light and Plants
Your mate’s fiddle-leaf blasts out dinner-plate leaves; yours stares back, sullen, sticky with hope and not much else. The culprit? Light. Not a secret tonic. Not a watering ritual under...
The Plant Runner Blog
Should I Water My Plants in the Shower?
You’re halfway to the bathroom, clutching a Monstera like a dinner plate with stems, and you’re wondering: is this genius… or a terrible idea? Short answer: it can be brilliant....
A Guide to Tackling Red Spots on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig
Discover the causes of red spots on your Fiddle Leaf Fig and learn how to treat and prevent them. This comprehensive guide offers expert tips for keeping your plant healthy...
Succulents and Cacti: A Practical Guide
A calm Australian guide to succulent & cactus care: real light (with wattage), gritty mixes, soak-then-dry watering, plus Melbourne/VIC seasonal tips
What Makes an Aroid… an Aroid?
You’ve met them already. The Monstera with windows like someone took a hole punch to a leaf. The Philodendron that refuses to stay put. The Anthurium that looks hand-drawn, velvet...
Why Aroids Demand a Specialised Potting Mix
Some plants tolerate neglect, others forgive laziness. Aroids? They keep score. Give them a bland scoop of generic soil and they sulk, leaves yellowing like old parchment, growth stalling to...
Feeding the Hidden Helpers: How Plants Draw Up Nutrients (and Why Microbes Matter in Your Pots)
Learn the science of plant nutrition and why microbes are key to keeping potted plants healthy, happy, and thriving long-term.
New Study: The Truth About Drainage Layers in Plant Pots
Gravel or sand in the bottom of pots — myth or must? The first study on drainage layers reveals surprising results for Aussie gardeners.