Which Houseplants Are Actually Safe for Cats and Dogs
Most pet-safe plant lists have two answers. The real data has three. Of 100 common houseplants, 28 are listed non-toxic, 33 are listed toxic, and 39 nobody has settled.
Read the article →The blog
Practical guides from the team behind Solspot, on the questions a plant tag never answers. Every number is sourced, and every limit is stated.
Signs Your Plant Isn't Getting Enough Light
Low light kills plants slowly, so it gets blamed on watering. Here are the eight signs, in the order they appear, and the ones that mean something else entirely.
Read the article →
North vs South Facing Windows: What Each One Actually Gives a Plant
Window direction decides how much light a plant gets, but not by as much as glass size, obstructions and the season. Here is what each aspect gives you, and how to check yours.
Read the article →
What "Bright Indirect Light" Actually Means, in Lux
Every plant tag says bright indirect light and none of them say what that is. Here are the real lux numbers, why the spot you think qualifies usually doesn't, and how to check.
Read the article →