Healthy Houseplants

Houseplants are great! They liven up any space, and even purify the air! But it can sometimes be tricky to take care of indoor plants when each plant has its own needs. The number one thing most people seem to struggle with is probably the most basic – water! Whether it’s too much or not enough, it can cause stress on your plants if conditions aren’t just right. To help keep your plants happy we put together a simple watering guide so you can maintain a healthy and thriving plant.Below we’ve compiled a list of our most popular houseplants and how often you should be watering. Don’t see your plant listed? Feel free to give us a call, or stop by. We’re here to help!

EVERY TWO WEEKS
These plants thrive when you water them sparingly, roughly every two weeks is just right.

• Aloe Vera
• Bromeliads
• Cactus
• Cast Iron Plants
• Jade Plants
• Orchids ( in Moss no ice cubes!)
• Ponytail Palms
• Sago Palms
• Spider Plants
• Snake Plant
• Succulents
• ZZ Plants

EVERY WEEK
These guys like to be watered a little more frequently roughly every week, keeping the soil moist.

• Dracaena *small amount of water at a time
• English Ivy
• Fiddle Leaf Fig
• Flamingo Flower
• Philodendron
• Norfolk Island Pines
• Orchids (in bark, no ice cubes!)
• Pothos *small amount of water at a time
• Schefflera
• Rubber Plants *small amount of water at a time

TWICE A WEEK
Our next group really likes to keep the soil moist at all times. However, be careful not to overwater. You do not want the soil soggy, just moist. Water roughly twice a week.

• Areca Palms
• Ferns
• Croton
• Peace Lily
• Staghorn Ferns