{"id":12802,"date":"2021-01-28T16:09:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T10:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=12802"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:43:49","slug":"6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive","title":{"rendered":"6 Pro-Tips to Keep your Houseplants Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Fertiliser\" >Fertiliser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Clean_Leaves\" >Clean Leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Placement_of_your_plant\" >Placement of your plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Temp_Humidity\" >Temp &amp; Humidity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Water\" >Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#Prune\" >Prune<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#1_How_often_should_I_water_my_houseplants\" >1. How often should I water my houseplants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#2_How_can_I_keep_my_houseplants_healthy_indoors\" >2. How can I keep my houseplants healthy indoors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#3_How_do_I_know_if_my_plant_is_getting_too_much_sunlight\" >3. How do I know if my plant is getting too much sunlight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#4_When_should_I_fertilise_my_houseplants\" >4. When should I fertilise my houseplants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/6-pro-tips-to-keep-your-houseplants-alive\/#5_How_can_I_increase_humidity_for_indoor_plants\" >5. How can I increase humidity for indoor plants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a plant parent comes with its share of tiny worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the soil too dry?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you water it too much?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it getting enough sunlight?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do those perfectly healthy leaves suddenly look unhappy?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to take care of a houseplant doesn\u2019t have to feel complicated. A few simple habits around watering, sunlight, humidity, feeding and pruning can go a long way in keeping your indoor greens happy and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for practical houseplant care guides, these simple tips are a good place to start. From knowing when to water and fertilise your plants to keeping their leaves clean and choosing the right spot, here\u2019s everything you need to know about everyday houseplant care. And if you\u2019re new to plant parenting, don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s always an easy care houseplant that can make a great starting point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertiliser\"><\/span><strong>Fertiliser<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12806 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/fertilizer-for-houseplants-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"fertilizer for houseplants\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/fertilizer-for-houseplants-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/fertilizer-for-houseplants-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/fertilizer-for-houseplants.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fertilisers are essential for the growth and health of the plant. But we make the biggest mistake of adding fertiliser any time of the year. The fertiliser must be added in the spring and cut back in the winters as the growth is slow. There are several things that you can add in your plant soil instead of fertilisers. You can add coffee as it helps your plant thrive. Add eggshells and a banana peel soaked in water for a few days for boasting potassium and calcium levels. Lastly, put the hair strands in the soil as they provide structural support for the root, helps break up thick, clumpy soil and provides additional nutrients.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Leaves\"><\/span><strong>Clean Leaves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12807 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clean-Leaves-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Leaves\" width=\"402\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clean-Leaves-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clean-Leaves.jpg 734w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every plant parent needs to wipe the dust accumulated on the leaves. Because of dust, leaves cannot get enough sunlight which ultimately affects their survival. Hence, make sure that twice a year you are wiping the leaves with a wet cloth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placement_of_your_plant\"><\/span><strong>Placement of your plant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Placement-of-your-plant-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Plants Placement\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Placement-of-your-plant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Placement-of-your-plant.jpg 639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The decision to keep a plant in the house must be taken with a lot of thought and care. Plants are already dry in winter so keep them away from a furnace, vent, heater and radiator. Also, keep your plants away from drafty windows in winters so that the leaves are not touching the cold glass. In spring place them in the cool shade outside where they partially get direct sunlight. A plant owner needs to keep rotating the plant and let the entire plant soak sunlight.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temp_Humidity\"><\/span><strong>Temp &amp; Humidity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sprinkle-water-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"sprinkle water\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sprinkle-water-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sprinkle-water-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sprinkle-water-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sprinkle-water.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you maintain the humidity in the house during winters. Sprinkle water every once in a while, or the constant heat from heaters and radiators would slowly kill them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water\"><\/span><strong>Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12810 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Check the soil before watering\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Check-the-soil-before-watering.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overwatering the houseplants is one of the most common mistakes. Every plant has different water need hence make sure you are watering it only when needed. Check the soil before watering them. You can also give recycled water to your plants and be eco-friendly. Another pro-tip for watering your plant is keeping a coffee filter at the bottom of the pot as it will help the soil stay while the water still gets drained. You can also stick a sponge at the bottom of the houseplant pot as it will store the water that the plant will use when you forget to water it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prune\"><\/span><strong>Prune<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12811 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Prune-of-plants-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Prune of plants\" width=\"396\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Prune-of-plants-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Prune-of-plants-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Prune-of-plants-810x648.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Prune-of-plants.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A plant needs timely pruning for its growth. Getting rid of the old-growth of the plant will help them grow new ones. It&#8217;s like when we cut the split ends, and it makes our hair healthy and grows longer. Look for dead and rotting parts after the winters and cut them off to make them spring ready.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_often_should_I_water_my_houseplants\"><\/span><strong>1. How often should I water my houseplants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Check the soil before watering, as different plants have different needs. Water only when the soil feels dry or your plant requires it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_can_I_keep_my_houseplants_healthy_indoors\"><\/span><strong>2. How can I keep my houseplants healthy indoors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Provide suitable sunlight, maintain humidity, clean dusty leaves, water appropriately, fertilise seasonally, and prune dead or damaged growth regularly.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_know_if_my_plant_is_getting_too_much_sunlight\"><\/span><strong>3. How do I know if my plant is getting too much sunlight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yellowing, scorched, brown, or crispy leaves can indicate excessive sunlight. Move the plant to a spot with suitable indirect or filtered light.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_should_I_fertilise_my_houseplants\"><\/span><strong>4. When should I fertilise my houseplants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Spring is generally the best time to fertilise houseplants because they actively grow. Reduce or stop fertilising during slower winter growth.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_can_I_increase_humidity_for_indoor_plants\"><\/span><strong>5. How can I increase humidity for indoor plants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Increase humidity by lightly misting plants, grouping them together, or placing them near a humidifier while keeping their specific care requirements in mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a plant parent comes with its share of tiny worries.\u00a0 Is the soil too dry?\u00a0 Did you water it too much?\u00a0 Is it getting enough sunlight?\u00a0 Why do those perfectly healthy leaves suddenly look unhappy?\u00a0 Knowing how to take care of a houseplant doesn\u2019t have to feel complicated. 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