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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged

How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged

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The book "How Not to Kill Your Houseplant" provides tips and tricks for becoming a proud plant parent, covering topics such as identifying danger signs, taking proper action to rescue sick plants, understanding plant needs, and choosing the perfect plant for your space. It is a guide for beginners to every stage of plant parenting.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd


Congratulations on welcoming a plant into your home! The first step is to ensure its survival, and then you can focus on helping it bloom and thrive. If you're up for the challenge, you can become a proud plant parent of over 100 different plants!


However, if you encounter yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, or dried leaves, even after watering, you may be wondering what's going on. Don't worry, "How Not to Kill Your Houseplant" will provide you with the answers and solutions to your houseplant woes.


In this guide, you'll learn to spot the danger signs and take the necessary action to rescue your sick plant. You'll also discover quick tips to understand your plant's preferences regarding light, water, food, heat, and humidity. With this knowledge, you can find the perfect plant for your unique space and needs.


Whether you have a bathroom, a cold room, a desk, a windowsill, a gloomy corner, or a hot suntrap, there are plants that can thrive in every location. This guide is designed to guide you through every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying the plant in the pot to keeping it under control when it grows too well!

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 202 x 157 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241636213

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