Plant Care Reference
Plant care is a set of tradeoffs. The right amount of water depends on light, temperature, root size, potting mix, airflow, season, and plant type.
Core Care Areas
Section titled “Core Care Areas”| Area | What to check | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Intensity, duration, direction, shade, grow lights | Light, Water, and Soil |
| Water | Frequency, drainage, root oxygen, humidity | Light, Water, and Soil |
| Soil and substrate | Texture, aeration, nutrients, pH | Light, Water, and Soil |
| Growth management | Pruning, pinching, staking, division | Pruning and Growth |
| New plants | Cuttings, division, seed, grafting, spores | Propagation |
| Problems | Pests, disease, stress signs, nutrient issues | Problems and Pests |
Useful Rule
Section titled “Useful Rule”Increase light before increasing water for weak indoor plants. Low light reduces water use, so extra watering often makes decline faster.