Local Botanist

Congratulations on your new plant! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, giving your plant the right care from the beginning is crucial. In this guide, we’ll provide general tips for nurturing all plants, followed by specific instructions for five unique plant varieties. To elevate your plant’s well-being, we’ll also introduce our premium plant food, Botanist Secret Plant Juice.

General Plant Care Tips

1. Soil Preparation

Before planting, ensure your soil is well-draining and rich in organic matter. This provides a healthy environment for your plant’s roots to establish. If you already have healthy soil then you’re ahead, but if not there’s plenty of ways to get it up to scratch:

• Get some garden soil from your Bunnings or your local landscaping supplies. 
• Compost bin – have you been keeping your organic food scraps and letting them breakdown? Great! Now you can put this into the ground and ensure it’s equally spread
• Use fertiliser. We have a plant food product which is a Liquid Organic Extract Fertiliser. It’s a highly concentrated liquid solution containing beneficial soil microbes, nutrients and minerals and can be used both as a fertiliser and soil re-builder and conditioner. You can purchase it using our voucher code (insert code) to get a 15% discount on repeat purchases.

2. Watering Routine

Water your plant thoroughly after planting, and then establish a consistent watering schedule. The frequency may vary based on the plant type, but always water at the plant’s base to prevent fungal issues.

3. Sunlight Exposure

Understand your plant’s sunlight requirements. Some plants thrive in full sun, while others prefer partial shade. Position your plant accordingly to ensure optimal growth.

4. Mulching

Apply a layer of mulch around your plant to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

5. Pruning and Deadheading

Regularly remove dead or yellowing leaves and spent flowers to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.

Specific Plant Care Instructions