Plant Care Advice

Indoor Plant Cleaning Tips for Healthier Growth

| September 30, 2025 | Categories: Blog, Good Earth Plant Company Tips, Indoor Plants
Indoor plants instantly brighten up any space, but dusty leaves can make them look dull and even slow down their growth. The good news? With a few simple indoor plant cleaning tips, you can keep your plants looking fresh, vibrant, and healthy year-round. Wiping leaves regularly keeps indoor plants dust-free and thriving. Why Cleaning Indoor Plants Matters Regular cleaning isn’t just about appearances — it helps plants thrive. Boosts growth: Dust blocks sunlight, and plants need maximum light indoors. Enhances appearance: Clean, shiny leaves add beauty and polish to any space. Prevents pests: Cleaning helps you spot and stop problems early.… Read More

Should I Put My Indoor Plants Outside In the Rain?

| March 22, 2018 | Categories: Good Earth Plant Company Tips, Indoor Plants, Plantscaping
  It’s a question we don’t ask very often in San Diego County. But with a nice rainstorm predicted to last throughout the day, it’s an ideal time to explore this question. Why wouldn’t we want to take advantage of the rainfall to save water and give our indoor house plants a healthy drink and a good shower? The answer seems obvious, doesn’t it? In general, it is a good idea – but there are some pitfalls you need to know about and avoid. Good Reasons to Let Nature Water Your House Plants Rain coming straight out of the clouds to water your plants provides several benefits.… Read More

Shhh, Be Quiet – Your Houseplants are Sleeping

| February 2, 2017 | Categories: Biophilia, Gardening, Indoor Plants, Nature and Wellbeing, Plantscaping
When the weather is sunny during the first few months of the year in San Diego, it’s hard to remember it’s winter time. Yes, even in Southern California. The days are getting longer again but we have several more weeks to go before we are getting a full, healthy dose of sunlight and the days even out into spring. During these winter months, your houseplants are taking a nap. Like many other creatures, they slow down and “hibernate” during the winter. Living creatures including plants evolved to conserve their energy when resources are scarce due to the natural cycle of the seasons in winter.… Read More