Your Simplified Guide To Indoor Plant Care

Keep your plants thriving with these easy, reliable tips. Whether you’re caring for your first pothos or a tropical statement plant, this guide offers quick care instructions for every plant sold by Ishy’s Plants. 🌿

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Watering Cycle: Most plants do well with watering every 3 weeks, except Snake Plants and ZZ Plants (monthly) — but always check the soil first.
Heat Vents: Keep plants away from vents in winter; use a humidifier or group plants together.
Drainage: Always use pots with drainage holes.
Shower Method: Place larger plants in the shower for a deep soak every few weeks.

  • Light: Medium to bright indirect; tolerates low light.
    Watering: Every 3 weeks; allow top 1–2” of soil to dry.
    Care Note: Prune regularly for fuller, bushier growth.
    Propagation Tip: When pruning, don’t toss the stems — you can propagate them!
    💡 Watch propagation videos on Instagram @ishyplants.

  • Light: Bright, direct or strong indirect. Place near a sunny window.
    Watering: Every 2–3 weeks, keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy.
    Care Note: Browning on leaf edges and straight cuts are natural.
    Pro Tip: Wipe leaves often to help them photosynthesize and encourage bigger leaves.

  • Light: Bright, indirect. Rotate weekly for even growth.
    Watering: Once every 3 weeks; water thoroughly until excess drains.
    Care Note: Sensitive to change — keep in one stable spot away from drafts.
    Pro Tip: Shower the plant occasionally to mimic rainfall and hydrate leaves.

  • Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates medium light.
    Watering: Every 2–3 weeks, letting soil dry slightly between waterings.
    Care Note: Provide a moss pole or stake for climbing growth.
    Pro Tip: Mature leaves develop those iconic splits and fenestrations.

  • Light: Medium, indirect. Avoid direct sun.
    Watering: Every 3 weeks; allow top 1–2” of soil to dry.
    Care Note: Wipe leaves to remove dust.
    ⚠️ Note: Sap is toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children.

  • Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates medium. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.
    Watering: Every 2–3 weeks or when top 2” of soil feels dry.
    Care Note: Rotate occasionally for even growth.
    Pro Tip: Light misting helps during dry winter months.

  • Light: Medium to bright indirect; tolerates low light.
    Watering: Every 2.5–3 weeks; let top 1–2” dry.
    Care Note: Trails or climbs with support. Trim for fullness.
    Pro Tip: If leaves lose their blue tone, move closer to brighter light.

  • Light: Bright, indirect; avoid direct sunlight.
    Watering: Every 2–3 weeks; keep soil slightly moist, never soggy.
    Care Note: Trim vines to maintain shape.
    Pro Tip: Loves humidity — mist leaves or use a humidifier in winter.

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