Plant Care Collection

A curated set of eco-friendly plant care guides, designed to help your greenery thrive with style.

Including guides for:

Marimo • Terrariums • Air Plants • Succulents • Cacti • Kokedama • Orchids • Herb Terrariums

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Marimo Moss Ball Care Guide

What Are Marimo Moss Balls?

Marimo are rare, naturally occurring algae spheres that grow slowly (about 5mm per year) and can live for over 100 years. They are symbols of good luck, love, and longevity.

Care Instructions

Water: Keep marimo in cool, filtered water (change every 1‒2 weeks). Use dechlorinated or bottled water for best results. In hot weather, change water weekly.

Light: Place in indirect sunlight ̶   never direct sun (they’ ll turn brown). They thrive in soft, shaded light.

Cleaning: Gently squeeze your marimo under cool water to refresh and keep round. Roll them between your palms occasionally to maintain their shape.

Temperature: Ideal 5‒25° C. In summer, place in the fridge for a few hours to cool if needed.

Extra Tips

Pair with stones, shells, or driftwood for a stylish terrarium look.

Marimo can float or sink ̶  both are normal and healthy.

With care, they’ ll grow with you for life.

Terrarium Care Guide

What Is a Terrarium?

A terrarium is a self-contained ecosystem inside glass, designed to bring greenery into your home with minimal care. They thrive with the right balance of light, water, and airflow.

Care Instructions

Light: Place your terrarium in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun as it can overheat the glass and scorch the plants.

Water: Terrariums need very little water. Mist lightly when soil looks dry. Closed terrariums require watering only every 4‒6 weeks; open terrariums more often.

Airflow: Open terrariums allow natural airflow. For closed terrariums, open the lid occasionally to release excess moisture and refresh the air.

Cleaning: Remove any yellow or dead leaves promptly to prevent mould. Wipe inside glass gently if condensation builds up.

Extra Tips

Add decorative stones, crystals, or driftwood for style and texture.

Trim plants as they grow to maintain shape and balance.

Keep away from heat sources or cold draughts to avoid stress.

Air Plant (Tillandsia) Care Guide

What Are Air Plants?

Air plants (Tillandsia) are unique plants that live without soil, absorbing water and nutrients through their leaves. They thrive in bright, airy spaces with minimal care.

Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun for long periods.

Water: Mist 2‒3 times per week. Once a month, soak in room temperature water for 20‒30 minutes and shake off excess.

Airflow: Ensure good air circulation. Allow plants to dry completely after watering.

Temperature: Ideal 10‒30° C. Protect from frost.

Extra Tips

Display in glass or mounted on wood, shells, or stone.

Rotate regularly for even growth.

Add decorative companions like moss or crystals for style.

Succulent Care Guide

What Are Succulents?

Succulents are hardy plants that store water in their fleshy leaves. They are perfect for beginners and thrive with minimal care in dry conditions.

Care Instructions

Light: Place in bright, indirect light. A sunny windowsill is ideal.

Water: Water sparingly. Allow soil to dry completely before watering again.

Soil: Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil.

Temperature: Ideal 15‒25° C. Protect from frost.

Extra Tips

Avoid letting water sit on leaves to prevent rot.

Rotate pots occasionally for even light exposure.

Repot every 1‒2 years with fresh soil.

Cactus Care Guide

What Are Cacti?

Cacti are desert plants adapted to survive in dry conditions. They store water in their stems and thrive in sunny, warm spots with little water.

Care Instructions

Light: Provide 4‒6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water: Water only when soil is completely dry. Less is more!

Soil: Use gritty, well-draining cactus soil.

Temperature: Ideal 18‒30° C. Can tolerate heat but avoid frost.

Extra Tips

Use terracotta pots to prevent waterlogging.

Fertilise lightly during growing season (spring/summer).

Handle with care, spines are sharp!

Kokedama Care Guide

What Is Kokedama?

Kokedama is a Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered soil ball, displayed on a dish or hanging. It creates a beautiful, natural display with minimal materials.

Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light is best.

Water: Soak moss ball in a bowl of water once a week until saturated, then gently squeeze out excess.

Mist: Mist daily to keep moss fresh and green.

Temperature: Ideal 15‒25° C. Protect from frost and heat sources.

Extra Tips

Trim plant roots as needed to maintain balance.

Display on ceramic, stone, or wooden trays.

Rotate regularly to maintain even growth.

Miniature Orchid Care Guide

What Are Miniature Orchids?

Miniature orchids are delicate, exotic plants known for their long-lasting blooms. They thrive with the right balance of light, moisture, and humidity.

Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid harsh sun.

Water: Water weekly by soaking roots and letting excess drain away.

Humidity: Orchids love humidity ̶  mist regularly or place near a pebble tray.

Temperature: Ideal 16‒24° C. Keep away from cold draughts.

Extra Tips

Remove faded blooms to encourage new growth.

Repot every 1‒2 years with orchid bark.

Herb Terrarium Care Guide

What Is a Herb Terrarium?

A herb terrarium is a mini indoor garden of culinary herbs such as basil, mint, and thyme. Perfect for kitchens, they provide fresh leaves year-round with little space required.

Care Instructions

Light: Place in bright light, ideally near a sunny kitchen window.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when top layer feels dry.

Pruning: Trim herbs regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Temperature: Ideal 15‒25° C. Avoid draughts and heat sources.

Extra Tips

Harvest small amounts often to promote new leaves.

Rotate terrarium for even light exposure.

Replace herbs seasonally if growth slows.