No, seriously. Stick your finger into the soil near the stem and see how damp it is. For most plants, if it's dry, it's time to water. If it's still damp, hang tight. Don’t overthink your houseplant care strategy! Most popular houseplants are so ubiquitous because they have minimal requirements for care.

A key part of Plants by Alegra's mission is to build your confidence in plant care and your relationship with plants, so we have designed this simple guide to teach you the basics of repotting. With the empty pot and organic potting soil we send you, along with this handy guide, we will show you how easy it is to re-pot your plants at home!

House plants occasionally need grooming to keep them healthy and attractive. Regular maintenance not only makes your plants look their best, it helps to prevent pests and diseases, too. Not all houseplants need pruning, but most benefit from at least some shaping and removal of dead leaves and damaged or diseased stems.