Every September, the third week is dedicated to something near and dear to our hearts—National Indoor Plant Week! It’s the perfect excuse (not that we really need one!) to shower your indoor garden with a little extra love. Whether your home is filled with trailing pothos, flowering orchids, or an herb corner by the window, this week is all about celebrating the joy and health benefits indoor plants bring into our lives. Indoor plants don’t just look good—they boost mood, clean the air, and even improve focus. Let’s make this week special with some fun and meaningful ways to celebrate! 🌱 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝟏. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Wipe down dusty leaves, refresh the soil if needed, and trim away any brown edges. Your plants will thank you with fresh growth! 𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐲 If your plant looks cramped or roots are peeking out, treat it to a new, roomier container. Consider a decorative pot that brightens your space—it’s a makeover for both your plant and your room. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐩 Invite friends, neighbors, or fellow community members to trade cuttings. It’s a fun way to expand your collection without spending a dime—and to share a little green joy. 𝟒. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 Rearrange your plants into a fresh display. Grouping plants together not only makes a bold statement but also helps them thrive thanks to shared humidity. 𝟓. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 Post a photo of your happiest houseplant or your coziest plant nook in our community. Inspire others and maybe pick up some new styling ideas for your own space. 𝟔. 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 Been eyeing that fiddle leaf fig or curious about air plants? National Indoor Plant Week is the perfect time to bring home a new leafy friend. 𝟕. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 Take time to read up on your plant’s care needs, or try propagating cuttings to expand your green family. It’s both fun and rewarding to watch new plants grow from your own. 🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞? Indoor plants bring more than beauty to our homes. They remind us to slow down, nurture, and appreciate life’s small green victories. This week is about pausing to enjoy the companionship of our leafy friends and connecting with others who share the same passion.

Just to show off my Golden Crocodile Philodendron and Chinese Evergreen hiding in the corner

Keeps my mind off events and let's me focus on my heart condition.

My favorite plant

𝟕 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 We’ve all been there: you bring home a lush, green houseplant full of promise… only to watch it wilt, drop leaves, or just look downright sad. Don’t worry—most of the time, the culprit isn’t the plant itself, but a few simple mistakes that are easy to fix. Let’s go through the top seven and make sure your indoor jungle thrives instead of sulks. 𝟏. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐚.𝐤.𝐚. 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 💧❤️) Houseplants are more often drowned than dried out. When roots sit in soggy soil, they suffocate and rot. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Stick a finger into the soil—if the top inch is dry, it’s time to water. Always use pots with drainage holes. 𝟐. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 ☀️) Plants can’t tell you they’re sunbathing too hard or sitting in the dark—but their yellow, pale, or scorched leaves sure will. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Research your plant’s light needs. Snake plants and pothos thrive in low light, while succulents want that sunny windowsill. 𝟑. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 🪣✨ Dust doesn’t just look bad—it blocks the light your plant needs to photosynthesize. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth once a month. 𝟒. 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 📦 Too tiny, and roots get cramped. Too big, and the soil stays wet for too long. Both stress your plant. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Repot into a container just 1–2 inches larger than the root ball. 𝟓. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌬️💦 Many houseplants (especially tropical ones) hate dry indoor air. Crispy tips are a big clue. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Group plants together, mist occasionally, or place a tray of water with pebbles nearby. 𝟔. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 🍽️ A little food is good—too much burns the roots. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring/summer) and skip feeding in winter. 𝟕. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 🐛 Spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats can sneak up fast. 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐭: Inspect your plants weekly. If you spot trouble, isolate the plant and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌿 Most unhappy houseplants are just asking for a little adjustment in care. By fixing these seven common mistakes, you’ll help your green friends bounce back and thrive—rewarding you with fresh growth and a healthier, happier home.