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5 essential tips for keeping your plants alive
Plant Care

5 essential tips for keeping your plants alive

August 20, 2025
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5 min read
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Embarking on your journey as a plant parent can be an exciting and rewarding experience. To ensure your green companions thrive and flourish, we’ve put together five essential tips that will set you on the path to success. Let’s dig in!

1) Light Matters a Lot

Determining if your plant is receiving the right amount of light is crucial for its overall health and growth. Each plant is unique, and the ideal lighting conditions can vary. By observing your plant’s response and adjusting its placement you can ensure that it receives the optimal amount of light. Place your plant where diffused rays reach it when your curtains or blinds are opened. Experiment with various spots until you find the best fit for each plant.

Cozy desk with plants
Create small rituals with plants on your desk or shelf.

2) Water Wisely

Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes new plant parents make. It’s essential to find the right balance. Before watering, check the soil moisture level by inserting your finger about an inch deep. If it feels dry, it’s time to water; if it’s still moist, wait a little longer. Use a bottle or a cup and gradually pour water in a circular motion into the soil until water drains from underneath. Avoid pouring too quickly or forcefully, as water may run through the pot without fully hydrating the soil.

3) Let Us Spray

Ekondo essential mix is a versatile tool in plant care, providing effective pest control, healthier leaves and fragrance. Spraying your plants with Ekondo essential mix can boost their overall health and vitality. It contains compounds that act as growth stimulants, promoting healthy foliage, root development, and overall growth. Mist in the morning so leaves dry before evening. Adjust the nozzle to produce a fine mist; stand a few inches away and cover both sides of the leaves—especially undersides where pests hide.

Healthy plant on window sill
Small, consistent care goes a long way.

4) Consistency Is Key

Establish a regular watering and maintenance routine. Create a schedule based on your plant’s needs and stick to it. Observe how your plant responds and adjust if necessary. Remember, it’s better to underwater than overwater—most plants recover from slight dehydration, but overwatering can lead to root rot.

5) Ask for Help On Time

Plants can be sensitive to changes and can deteriorate quickly if issues are left unaddressed. Seeking help from our plant doctor early lets you act promptly and protect your plants. Reaching out not only fixes problems; it also builds your plant‑care confidence.

Final Notes

Take the time to understand your plant. Read its care card and observe it regularly—leaves, color, and growth patterns. Don’t be discouraged by setbacks; learning from experience is part of the process. Enjoy the calm and beauty plants bring into your life. Happy plant parenting — we’re rooting for you! 🌿

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Ekondo writer — simple guidance for happy plants.

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