Read this page to see our thoughts on the drainage hole debate (spoiler alert: if you’re a beginner, we recommend only using planters with drainage holes until you get the hang of watering). The telltale sign for when to repot a plant is when you see roots growing out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the plants. Watch our video about repotting – how to tell when your plant needs to be repotting and how to do it. Check your plant’s detail page to get the scoop on soil To do that, you’ll need two things: a planter about an inch or two larger than the current pot it’s in. Scroll down to see how much we recommend watering your plants!Ĭan’t remember your plant’s needs? Just search for your plant’s detail page to get all you need to knowįirst things first: give your plant several days to acclimate to its new environment and then you can repot your plant if needed. If you tend to be an over-waterer and have one of these plants, you might want to use a planter with drainage holes to make sure this plant can dry out properly They should be watered every other week (every 14-20 days) at most and shouldn't be drenched in water. Water Every Other Week – these plants can live on a lot less water than most plants. If the leaves look a little droopy, that's your plant telling you want to up that watering to every 5-7 days! Water Weekly – these plants need a bit more attention and should be watered on a 7-10 day schedule. Otherwise, you can add grow lights near your plants for supplemental light. Not enough light in your room? Light colored walls and mirrors that reflect light from windows will help brighten up the place. You can also place a low light plant in the center of a room away from windows. Is northern light all you've got? Trying to add some greenery to your dorm room or office? Low light plants might be best for you. 
Otherwise, you could place an indirect light plant in the middle of a bright, sun-filled room farther from the windows. Within 3-5 feet of the light source would be ideal.
Plants that require medium light should be placed near a southern, western, or eastern facing window, but not in direct sunlight. Plants that require bright light need to be as close to a direct light source as possible - preferably in a southern or western facing window where they can catch a glimpse of the sky.Ī sunny window with sheer curtains or an office desk near a window would also do the trick. If your cat is sleeping in this sunny spot, it's probably best for bright light plants. Use these as guidelines for picking a plant that will be great for your space, but you may need to tweak things based on your environment. The two biggest factors that determine your plant's needs are lighting and watering. Each home, office, or room is unique so you may need to tweak some of these suggestions to fit to your conditions. Below are some guidelines and recommendations to get you started on taking care of your plant.
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