On the internet, there are already numerous pages providing plant care tips. Their articles are always incredibly long but contain very little relevant information.
Almost every plant is said to require bright, indirect light, should not be fertilized in winter, and cannot tolerate root rot. As if there are plants that enjoy neglect. For indoor plants, it is often mentioned that they need increased humidity. How much? 50%? 80? The exact specification is often missing.
Oh, and by the way, this beautiful plant is the perfect beginner’s plant for you, costing only €50 and becoming a spider mite magnet with less than ideal care. Of course, all entirely selfless. Shops and sites with affiliate links or advertising are simply not a reliable and independent source.
What really matters
Every plant is unique and grows in a unique environment: yours. And every tip for plant care always comes from a person with different watering habits, different substrate, and different light conditions. Humidity is also different, just like air circulation or fertilizing. Even the water probably has a completely different hardness.
This makes universally applicable suggestions impossible—or incomprehensible. That’s why you read the same things everywhere. Nevertheless, there are differences. And these differences must be pointed out.
What We Do Differently
Instead of using the same clichés, we compare different plants with each other, assuming that you already own some plants. No bullshit.
Care tips for Anthuriums compare them with other Arum family members like Alocasias and Philodendrons. Profiles or portraits of individual species are compared with others.
For example, we compare Anthurium Gracile with other Anthuriums. If you already have a sense of caring for Anthuriums, we only need to briefly and concisely address the specifics. This way, you quickly get a rough idea of the plant.
Most species grow differently and can be showcased in different ways. If a plant has an odd growth pattern, we mention it.
We only write about our own plants and not about random or trendy plants. And if the plant has a yellow leaf, that can certainly be in the photo. So, there will be content about common as well as lesser-known plants or individual hybrids.
