The Plont journal
A little understanding.
A place to begin.
Plant care guides for the plant in front of you. Read freely, then start a collection whenever you are ready.
01 / A little clarity
A plant observation checklist to share when asking for help
Bring observations to the conversation. Leave unknown answers blank rather than turning a guess into a fact.
Read the guide02 / A little room
Roots out of the pot? Check before repotting
A root at the drainage hole is a reason to look closer. Inspect the plant before choosing its next container.
Read the guide03 / A closer look
Sticky leaves or fine webbing? Make a houseplant pest check
Describe what you can see before choosing a treatment. A clear record can help someone advise you.
Read the guide04 / A little attention
How often should you water indoor plants? Start with a check
Some days you will water. Some days you will wait. Start with what you notice, then choose your next check.
Read the guide05 / A little curiosity
Given a plant with no label? Here’s where to begin
A new plant can arrive with a ribbon and very little information. Begin with what you know, what you can see and what you still need to find out.
Read the guide06 / A little observation
A yellow leaf isn’t a diagnosis: what to check first
Describe what changed before naming the problem. Colour alone cannot tell you what your plant needs.
Read the guide07 / A little awareness
Is your plant’s corner getting darker?
Your room changes through the year. Look at the conditions around your plant before repeating last month’s routine.
Read the guide08 / A little routine
Plant care reminders that start with a check
A reminder brings you back to the plant. What you notice helps you decide what happens next.
Read the guide09 / A little understanding
When to water a money plant (pothos)
Start with the pot in front of you. A watering date is useful history; it cannot tell you how the mix feels today.
Read the guide10 / A little curiosity
Identify a houseplant from a photo
An unfamiliar plant is a place to begin. Take a closer look, find a likely name, and learn what to check next.
Read the guide