Houseplant 101: Episode Three

Choose the perfect indoor plant for your home with Alex’s buying guide in episode three of Houseplant 101

There are a few key things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a new houseplant. You’ll need to think about where you’ll place the plant, the care it will need and whether the conditions in your home will help it to flourish.

In episode three of Houseplant 101, Alex runs through these considerations for buying a new indoor plant – so you can feel confident that you’re giving your new green addition the best chance of thriving in your home.

Watch the rest of the Houseplant 101 series

Episode one

Learn how to care for houseplants

Houseplant 101 begins with an introduction to three main types of indoor plant: cacti, succulents, and foliage plants. Alex runs through what these houseplants need to be happy in your home.

Episode two

Lighting for houseplants

Alex explains how different types of houseplant need different levels of light intensity to be at their best. The video demonstrates what is meant by full sun, bright indirect light and shade.

Episode four

Watering your houseplants

Different plants need varying amounts of water to keep them healthy, but they can also benefit from different watering techniques. Alex demonstrates a few key ways to water houseplants.

Episode five

How to feed houseplants

Feeding your plants is just as important as watering them. In this video, Alex explains what to look for when buying houseplant feed and the fundamentals you need to know.

Episode six

Managing humidity

Learn what humidity is, why it matters for your houseplants and what humidity levels different plants need, along with tips on raising the humidity in your home.

Episode seven

How to repot houseplants

Find out how and when to repot your houseplants. Repotting your houseplants can give them replenished soil, more room to grow and prevent them from becoming pot bound.

Episode eight

Houseplant soil mixes

Alex explains what components to use and how to combine a houseplant soil mix that gives good drainage and the ideal environment for your indoor plants.

Episode nine

Propagating succulents

Want to expand your houseplant collection? This episode of Houseplant 101 shows you how to propagate succulents in three simple steps.

Episode ten

Create a terrarium

In this final episode of the Houseplant 101 series, Alex shows you how to create a beautiful terrarium with a choice of three houseplants.

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