The plant rescuer

AN UNHAPPY PLANT CAN BE A GREAT TEACHER. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOUR PLANTS ARE TRYING TO CONVEY AND EVEN SMALL ADJUSTMENTS CAN LEAD TO GREAT CHANGES, SAYS SARAH GERRARD-JONES

I don’t believe that people are ‘serial plant killers’, nor do I believe people are born with ‘green fingers’. Growing plants that thrive is simply a case of taking the time to understand what your houseplant needs to survive and what it’s conveying through changes in its appearance. I’ve been rescuing unheard and misunderstood plants for years, learning through the act of caring for them and nurturing them back to health. Yellow, brown, droopy or crispy leaves can be part of the normal life-cycle of a plant – or a cry for help. But often we misread the signs. An unhappy plant can be a great teacher, if you take the time to notice subtle changes and rectify any problems before they reach the point of no return. The good news is…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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