Unpack it straight away
Open the box the day it arrives, check the soil and give it a little water if it feels dry.
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Your first week with a new plant
A plant that has travelled needs a few quiet days. This is what we do with ours.
Put it in its spot and leave it
Choose the light it needs and do not move it around for two weeks while it settles.
Wait before you repot
Give it a month in its nursery pot. Repot in spring when you see new roots at the bottom.
Water by feel, not by date
Push a finger into the soil. Water when the top few centimetres are dry, and empty the saucer after.
Problems
When something looks wrong
Most plant problems come down to light or water.
Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Usually too much water. Let the soil dry out more between waterings and make sure the pot drains.
Why are the leaves crisp at the edges?
Dry air or too little water. Move it away from heaters and water a little more often.
It is leaning towards the window. Is that bad?
No, it is reaching for light. Turn the pot a quarter every week to keep it growing straight.
When should I feed my plants?
From spring to the end of summer, every four weeks, at half the strength on the bottle.