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The Easter Edition
Rich here, and welcome back to Houseplant Digest, sponsored by Houseplant SOS.
In this week’s issue:
Weekly Q&A
How to decorate with plants (without turning your home into a bunny explosion)
Why now is the perfect time to revive your sad winter plants
Five simple steps to bring a struggling plant back to life
How to celebrate even the tiniest new leaf like it’s a miracle
Hoya sp Sabah EPC 961
Air plants
And more…
🇬🇧 Sheffield Answers
Every week, I get tons of questions about growing houseplants. In “Sheffield Answers”, I’m going to pick one out each week and answer it. Want to submit your own and get it featured next week? Click here to ask me a question!
Question: "I was given a Monstera for Mother's Day. Ater watching some videos explaining that they require support I noticed there are 2 or more stems in the same pot, facing different directions. Now I'm worried about how to give them the support they need. I can't put 3 supports in one pot! HELP!" Helena
My Answer: "Monsteras grow a single vine so you’ve got multiple plants in the same pot. Great for a bushy look but not if you want yours to climb. I’d consider separating them and having one plant per pot, each with a support. Put the support on the backside of the stem, where the aerial roots are coming out of the stem. Good luck!"
🤔 QUICK QUESTION: WOULD YOU USE THIS?
I’ve been quietly developing a step-by-step personal plant care system – designed for people who are already growing houseplants and want to feel more confident, clear, and in control of their plant care.
Basically, it’s designed to help you:
Spot problems early before they become serious
Make small changes that lead to big improvements
Build a monthly routine that actually sticks
Feel less overwhelmed and more in tune with your plants
Multiply your favourite plants without the rot and guesswork
I’ve been thinking of turning this into a digital course for you all to enjoy. This is still just an idea for now, and I’ll only build it if enough of you say yes. So if it’s something you’d genuinely use and be interested in, vote below!
One minute you're still hoovering pine needles out of the carpet, and the next, the shops are filled with pastel everything and shelves of oddly intense-looking chocolate bunnies.
But Easter’s not just about sweets and long weekends.
Now, I’m not saying you need to turn your home into a full-on bunny wonderland. But if you’re a houseplant lover, this is the perfect time to do two very important things:
Inject a bit of playful, Easter-inspired charm into your indoor jungle.
And quietly revive that one plant in the corner that’s been clinging to life since November.
Let’s start with the fun stuff…
Decorating with Plants This Easter (No Hot Glue Required)
I get it. You want to be festive, but you don’t want it to look like the Easter Bunny exploded in your living room. Totally fair.
So here are a few low-effort but high-impact ideas to give your space a subtle seasonal refresh:
Use plants as centrepieces.
Pop a few pastel-coloured eggs into a Monstera or pothos planter and suddenly you’ve got a modern, botanical Easter centrepiece that says “I celebrate... but make it chic.”
Bonus points if you’ve got children and can use it as a strategic hiding spot for an easter egg hunt.
Mini egg pots.
If you’ve got tiny cuttings or baby succulents, stick them in old egg cups or hollowed eggshells for the week. Yes, it’s completely impractical. Yes, it looks adorable. No, I will not be held responsible if your snake plant gets stuck.
If you're like me and enjoy the minimalist look, a larger, more understated "egg shape" pot like this can work well.
Decorate your plant shelves.
Tuck a few foraged twigs or dried flowers into your shelf displays. Add a handmade bunny card from your niece. Or just throw in a bit of ribbon. It’s not about effort, it’s about vibes.
Now that we’ve got the seasonal sparkle covered…
Let’s talk about the true meaning of Easter. Not the chocolate. Not the bank holiday. But resurrection.
Specifically: resurrecting your poor, traumatised, slightly shrivelled houseplants that have been surviving, not thriving, since winter.
How To Resurrect A (Sad) Winter Plant
How to Resurrect a Sad Winter Plant
Some of us emerge from winter with a sunburn from the first warm day. Others… well, our plants emerge with brown tips, root rot, and the general look of a hangover that lasted four months.
If you’ve got a plant that’s been quietly falling apart since Christmas, here’s your official permission slip to give it a fresh start.
Step 1: Repot or refresh the soil.
If your plant is rootbound, or if the soil smells like a damp sock, it’s time. New soil = new energy. You don’t even need a new pot if it still fits, just refresh the mix and clean things up.
Step 2: Prune with kindness.
Cut back dead leaves and any stems that look like they’ve given up on life. You’re not being cruel. You’re making space for fresh, spring growth.
Step 3: Feed it.
Plants don’t eat chocolate, unfortunately. But a little fertiliser at this time of year can work wonders. Just don’t overdo it, light and regular is the way to go.
Step 4: Move it to a brighter spot.
Your plant probably tolerated the dark days of winter, but now’s the time to give it more light and warmth. Rotate it. Reposition it. Let it bask a little.
Step 5: Celebrate the wins.
Even if it’s just one fresh leaf or a perky new shoot. That’s progress. That’s revival. And that’s the spirit of Easter!
So whether you’re decorating your Monstera with mini eggs or breathing new life into your peace lily, this weekend is your chance to hit the reset button.
Fresh starts, new growth, and maybe a cheeky Creme Egg or two.
Happy Easter, plant pals!
Plant Of The Week
Hoya sp Sabah EPC 961
We’re keeping the Hoya streak going with this rare beauty: Hoya sp. Sabah EPC 961. If you’re into unique foliage, this one delivers with gorgeous leaves that stand out in any collection. Like most Hoyas, it’s wonderfully low-maintenance—just let the top few centimetres of soil dry out before watering, and keep it somewhere with bright, indirect light (a conservatory is ideal)
Air plants, or Tillandsia, are unique houseplants that don't require soil to grow. They absorb moisture and nutrients through specialized cells called trichomes, allowing them to thrive when mounted on various surfaces like driftwood or displayed in creative arrangements.
