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Propagating Peace Lily: 2 Proven Methods To Multiply Your Plants Safely

January 17, 2026 by PANG NAM FUI
Hands separating the root ball of a peace lily on a potting bench, illustrating the process of propagating peace lily.

I wasted weeks trying to root a leaf and watched it rot, but I learned from my mistake. In my experience, propagating peace lily requires root division. Here is exactly how I multiply my collection now without losing a single leaf.

Categories Peace Lily Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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PANG NAM FUI, founder of Plant Care Basics and plant care expert.

Hi, I'm Pang. Founder of Plant Care Basics. I share simple, well-researched advice to help beginners develop a green thumb. Welcome to my green corner!

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How to water a Phalaenopsis orchid without killing it: water poured into a clear-potted moth orchid draining in the sink.

How to water a Phalaenopsis orchid without killing it: read the roots first

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How to treat snake plant fungus: an upright Dracaena trifasciata carries brown, black-dotted fungal leaf spots.

How to treat snake plant fungus: spot it, prune it, dry it out

When my snake plant first freckled with brown, black-dotted spots, I nearly wiped them off and moved on. That smudge was a fungus. Here is the read-the-sign routine I now trust — isolate, cut back to firm tissue, and dry the canopy — so a few early flecks never claim a whole leaf again.
Common peace lily pests, including white mealybugs and fine webbing, on a potted plant in a sunlit room.

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

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.
Why are my snake plant leaves curling: a Dracaena trifasciata with several blades in a tight inward curl and dry brown tips.

Why are my snake plant leaves curling? The wet-vs-dry test that settles it

A curling snake plant almost always has a water problem — but curling strikes whether the mix is bone-dry or soggy. I show you how I read moisture at the pot's base first, then rule out cold and low light, so you fix the real cause instead of feeding the wrong one.
Gardening table prepared with soil, a new pot, and water, setting the scene for repotting pothos.

Repotting Pothos: 5 Safe Steps to Avoid Shock (Expert Guide)

Dreading repotting Pothos? Don't kill your plant. Follow my 5-step Safe Transfer protocol to upgrade its home without causing transplant shock.
How to save a snake plant from root rot: an unpotted Dracaena trifasciata with its brown, mushy rotted root ball exposed.

How to save a snake plant from root rot: unpot, cut to firm tissue, replant

I saved a snake plant from root rot by trusting the soft base over the green leaves. Unpot today, cut every mushy root back to firm white tissue, dust the cuts with cinnamon, and replant snug in dry gritty mix. Then I hold the water until new growth proves the roots came back.

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