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Pang Nam Fui is the founder of Plant Care Basics, a friendly online resource dedicated to helping beginners grow happy and healthy houseplants. With a passion for demystifying plant care, he shares simple, practical, and well-researched advice to empower new plant parents with the confidence they need to thrive. His goal is to prove that everyone can develop a green thumb.

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Best Soil for Peace Lily: My 3-Ingredient Jungle Mix (DIY Recipe)

January 17, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Piles of peat moss, white perlite, and worm castings on a rustic wooden potting bench prepared as ingredients for the best soil for peace lily.

I learned the hard way that heavy garden dirt suffocates roots and kills plants. Discover the secret to a thriving jungle with my simple DIY recipe that mimics a rainforest floor. This guide reveals exactly how to create the best soil for peace lily care using just three ingredients to stop root rot forever.

Categories Peace Lily Care

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Common Peace Lily Pests: 3 Worst Bugs & How to Kill Them Fast

January 17, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Common peace lily pests, including white mealybugs and fine webbing, on a potted plant in a sunlit room.

Struggling with common peace lily pests? Identify the 3 worst bugs attacking your plant and learn the fast, safe way to kill them for good.

Categories Peace Lily Care

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Monstera Deliciosa Care: 7 Essential Tips for Giant Fenestrated Leaves

January 23, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Person is gently wiping the large, fenestrated leaves of a monstera plant with a cloth, a simple aspect of routine monstera deliciosa care.

Stop viewing your plant like furniture. My personal guide to Monstera deliciosa care reveals the biological triggers I used to fix root rot and grow massive split leaves.

Categories Monstera Care

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How to Propagate Monstera: The Reliable 4-Step Aerial Root Method

January 20, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Greenhouse workbench scene displaying a chalkboard explicitly written with "how to propagate monstera", surrounded by tools and cuttings, serving as the visual cover for this monstera propagation guide.

I finally mastered this after losing three plants. Learn my aerial root trick to clone your vine without rot. It is easier than you think.

Categories Monstera Care

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Monstera Leaves Turning Yellow? 5 Best Fixes to Save It

January 20, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Large indoor plant with several massive monstera leaves turning yellow and pale, contrasting sharply with the deeper green foliage surrounding them.

Don’t panic if you see Monstera leaves turning yellow. Use my Leaf Map method to spot the 5 root causes, from watering to pests.

Categories Monstera Care

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Monstera Root Rot: 5 Simple Steps To Save Your Plant Fast

January 20, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Monstera leaf displaying large wet black spot with yellow halo showing classic visual signs of advanced monstera root rot.

I panicked when I smelled that swampy odor coming from my pot. My battle with monstera root rot taught me that dense soil is the enemy. Here is the exact 5-step water rehab protocol I used to rescue my plant from decay.

Categories Monstera Care

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How to Get Monstera Leaves to Split: 3 Expert Tips for Fenestration

January 18, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Large, split-leaf monstera climbing a moss pole by a bright window, illustrating exactly how to get monstera leaves to split.

Frustrated with solid hearts? Learn exactly how to get Monstera leaves to split with my expert guide on light, support, and the 5th leaf rule.

Categories Monstera Care

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How Often to Water Monstera: The 1 Simple “Top-Inch” Golden Rule

January 18, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Hand inserts a finger deep into the soil of a monstera plant in a terracotta pot to check for dryness and determine exactly how often to water monstera.

Stop guessing schedules. Learn exactly how often to water Monstera with my simple Top-Inch golden rule. Prevent root rot and get massive leaves today.

Categories Monstera Care

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How to Stake a Monstera: 3 Expert Steps for Vertical Growth

January 18, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Person's hands gently securing a monstera plant stem to a moss pole with green velcro tape, demonstrating how to stake a monstera.

Is your Monstera growing sideways? Learn exactly how to stake a Monstera with a moss pole to train it upwards and unlock massive leaves.

Categories Monstera Care

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Monstera Aerial Roots: 3 Expert Ways to Handle Them

January 17, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Large indoor plant showing numerous long, brown monstera aerial roots reaching down to the floor.

Wondering what to do with those long brown tendrils? Learn the 3 expert ways to handle Monstera aerial roots: cut, bury, or train them for massive growth.

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