Houseplant care guides

Clear, practical guides to help your houseplants thrive, from watering and light to fixing the most common problems.

Learn to recognize the early signs of underwatering, understand the damage dry soil does to roots, and follow clear steps to revive a thirsty plant.

Soil moisture percentages: the ranges houseplants need

September 28, 2026soil moisture

Soil moisture sensors show a percentage from bone dry to saturated, but the healthy range differs by plant. Learn the ranges and how to read the curve.

How to care for an Alocasia

September 14, 2026alocasia

Everything you need to keep an Alocasia thriving indoors: light, watering, humidity, soil, feeding, repotting and the problems that come up most often.

How to care for a ZZ plant

September 9, 2026zz plant

Everything you need to keep a ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) glossy and healthy: light, watering, soil, feeding, repotting and the few problems that arise.

Signs of overwatering (and how to fix it)

September 6, 2026watering

Learn to spot the warning signs of overwatering in houseplants, understand why it happens, and follow a clear step-by-step rescue plan to save your plant.

Mi Flora (Flower Care): how to use your sensors

August 12, 2026mi flora

Put your Xiaomi Mi Flora and Flower Care sensors to work with Urban Jungle Care: connect over Bluetooth, read soil and light data, and get the right care task.

How often should you water your houseplants?

July 15, 2026watering

There is no single watering schedule that works for every plant. Learn the factors that decide how often to water and a reliable method to get it right every time.

What your Mi Flora sensor readings mean

June 18, 2026mi flora

Soil moisture, light, temperature, and fertility: what each Xiaomi Mi Flora and Flower Care reading tells you, and how Urban Jungle Care turns it into care.

How to care for a Monstera deliciosa

May 20, 2026monstera

A complete, practical guide to keeping your Monstera deliciosa healthy: light, watering, humidity, feeding, support, and fixing common problems.

Why are my plant's leaves turning yellow?

April 22, 2026troubleshooting

Yellow leaves on a houseplant can mean many things. Learn the common causes, from overwatering to light and nutrients, and how to diagnose and fix them.

Keep your Mi Flora sensors updated with Homey

March 24, 2026mi flora

Let a Homey hub read your Xiaomi Mi Flora and Flower Care sensors and sync the readings to Urban Jungle Care, so your plants stay up to date on their own.

How to get rid of fungus gnats on houseplants

February 26, 2026fungus gnats

Those tiny flies around your plants are fungus gnats. Learn why they appear, how to get rid of them with a clear step-by-step plan, and how to keep them away.

How to care for a snake plant (Sansevieria)

January 28, 2026snake plant

A practical guide to the nearly unkillable snake plant: light, watering, soil, temperature, propagation, and the few problems that can trip you up.

How to care for a pothos

December 30, 2025pothos

Everything you need to grow a lush pothos: light, watering, training and trailing, easy propagation in water, and fixing the usual problems.

The best low-light houseplants for beginners

November 15, 2025low light

Not every home is flooded with sun. Here are the best low-light houseplants for beginners, why each one copes with less light, and how to keep them happy.