Your scientifically-vetted plant encyclopedia
I’ve decided to write helpful plant care information on here. More to come soon! This is a work in progress! Your Plant Doctor is busy during the growing season!
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Basic Information
What is the difference between a species and a hybrid?
The breakdown of what species, hybrids, and cultivars are, as well as common names.
How to Pronounce Botanical Latin
Learn how to pronounce botanical names for plants.
Plants and Fungi: A Love Story
Learn the relationship between plants and fungi, and how to get rid of mushrooms in your planters… or not.
How often should I water my plants?
Learn how and when to water.
Learn how to get rid of pests in your houseplants, and what products I recommend.
Calcium Buildup on your Pots and Plants
How to get rid of pesky calcium buildup on terracotta pots and residue on your leaves.
Learn all about which pots, potting mixes to use, and how to do it, with special tips from The Plant Doctor.
Foliar Fungal Infections: How to get rid of fungus on your plant’s leaves
Learn how to get rid of brown spots on your leaves and other foliar infections.
If there were Commandments with regards to plant basics, these would be them.
Which fertilizer should I use?
Ever get tripped up on choosing the best fertilizer? Trip no more! I’ve got the best houseplant fertilizer all picked out for you!
Wondering about what those brown tips really mean? Check out this guide to all leaf problems.
Why is semi hydro plant culture so popular, and why doesn’t it work that well? Find out more in this article.
Basic Information
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fern care, history, and troubleshooting ferns.
Specific to Ficus lyrata, a little big about figs in general with FLF care, history, and troubleshooting.
All About Prayer Plants / Calathea
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fern care, history, and troubleshooting Calathea, Maranta, and other Prayer Plants.
Got finicky indoor palms? I’ve got answers.
Learn how to increase variegation on one of the world’s most popular plants!
The Bird of Paradise is a Plant Doctor favorite, and a great large plant if you have a sun-drenched home.
Everything you need to know about growing Monstera, Alocasia, Pothos, and other aroids.
How to care for your pothos houseplant, and a little about where the pothos comes from too.
Orchids
Your first orchid: Phalaenopsis 101
Learn everything there is to know about the common orchid that’s sold everywhere.
Maxillaria tenuifolia care
Fragrant like coconuts, and easy for beginners, this orchid is all you need to start with.
Reblooming your Phalaenopsis Orchids
If you have ever gotten an orchid as a gift, and its flowers have died, learn more about how to get it to rebloom
Maxillaria variabilis care
Learn about how to care for the variable orchid!
Oncidium Twinkle Care
Oncidium orchids are great for beginners, and Oncidium Twinkle is mini, fragrant, and flowers often!
Succulents
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) care
Learn about how to care for your Jade Plant!
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
“I have this random succulent and don’t know how to take care of it!” – How to care for succulents
Get a succulent from the grocery store? Learn how to make your cacti and succulents thrive with expert advice from me, The NYC Plant Doctor
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