Plants Blog - Plant Tips, Plant Care & Plant Gifting Guides

Welcome to the Cheeky Plant Co. plants blog, your home for practical indoor plant tips, easy-to-follow plant care advice and helpful guides for plant lovers of every experience level. Discover how to choose the right houseplants for your space, master watering and repotting, improve drainage and humidity, propagate your favourite plants and solve common problems such as yellow leaves, pests, mould and struggling growth. Whether you are caring for your first succulent or growing a full indoor jungle, our plant care guides are here to help your plants stay happy and healthy.

You will also find plant gifting guides to help you choose a thoughtful living gift for birthdays, housewarmings, congratulations, sympathy, thank-you occasions and more. Explore ideas for low-maintenance plants, pet-friendly plants, low-light varieties, plant gift hampers, funny pots and practical plant care accessories. Browse our latest articles for straightforward advice, plant inspiration and gift ideas that make choosing, growing and giving plants easier.

What Indoor Plant Company Should I Buy My Houseplants From Online?
Wondering where to buy houseplants online? Here’s what to look for in an indoor plant company, from plant quality and care advice to delivery and choosing the right plant for your home.
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What to Send When Someone is Grieving: Ideas That Actually Help
Gentle, practical ideas for what to send when someone is grieving, including sympathy plants and thoughtful care gifts.
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How to Know When Your Plant Needs Water
A beginner-friendly guide to knowing when indoor plants need water, using soil checks, leaf cues, pot weight and moisture meters.
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Best Thank You Plant Gifts
A thank-you plant gift guide for teachers, clients, friends and staff, with easy-care options and message ideas.
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Top Growing Gifts for Birthdays & Any Occasion
A birthday and all-occasion gift guide for living plant gifts that last longer than flowers.
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Best Gifts for Nurses During Thank-You Week
Thoughtful plant gift ideas for nurses during Thank-You Week, with low-care choices and delivery timing tips.
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How to Rescue Plants After a Heatwave
A calm aftercare guide for indoor plants showing heat stress, with watering, shade, pruning and recovery tips.
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Why Is My Plant Not Growing?
A calm troubleshooting guide for indoor plants that have stopped growing, covering dormancy, light, roots, nutrients and patience.
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Why Plants Are Great Gifts for Teachers
A practical teacher gift guide focused on gratitude, classroom-friendly plants and low-maintenance choices.
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How to Clean Indoor Plant Leaves
A simple guide to cleaning indoor plant leaves, avoiding shine myths and checking for pests while you wipe.
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Best Get Well Soon Plant Gifts
A get-well plant gift guide with low-care, comforting options for hospital rooms, homes and recovery periods.
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Best Plant Gifts for Workmates
Desk-friendly plant gift ideas for workmates, including farewells, Secret Santa, birthdays and office celebrations.
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