How to care for your plants

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Have you made a permanent companion with your plant? Are you looking to spruce your plant up? You've come to the right place! We're here to to teach you everything you need to know about each plant to care for them properly.

Browse through the list of guides below and select the one you wish to learn more about.

For a conclusive list of all Plantswap plants, please visit our Plant Index.

Guides

Ants in your Plants?

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As with all things nature, sometimes we get more than we bargain for. Are your plants buggin' out a little? Here's how to deal with insects!

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Why is my plant so thirsty?

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Do you keep watering your plants, yet it seems like a never-ending process? We'll teach you a few tell-tale signs on how to properly hydrate your plant.

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Help! My plant's got some thingy!

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Is your plant acting out? Growing some spuds? Have no fear, the Plant Doctor is here! We'll diagnose your problem in no time.

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Haircuts! But for plants.

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A snip snip here, and a snip snip there. Sometimes a plant just needs a good ol' trimming. Find out the best tools for sprucing up your friend.

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My plant is smelly...

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A smelly plant may be a sign of an underlying health problem. Follow these steps to find out some common factors of a smelly plant.

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Can my plant survive the oudoors?

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Is your plant ready to brave the big bold world? Is it craving for some adventure? Here are a few things to know before you send it off on its journey.

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