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Darryl Cheng | The Importance of Proper Plant Lighting & Plant Courses | Wine Down the Week Ep 7

Darryl Cheng | The Importance of Proper Plant Lighting & Plant Courses | Wine Down the Week Ep 7

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Darryl Cheng is the creator of the incredibly popular blog and Instagram account, House Plant Journal. Darryl’s passion for plants and engineering approach have turned him into one of the most trusted resources of the internet houseplant world. What was initially a hobby Tumblr page has turned into an Instagram account with over half a million followers, a foundational houseplant care book entitled ‘The New Plant Parent’, a game-changing online course, and plant time-lapse videos that have gone viral around the world. https://youtu.be/CuDICnpjSJ4

A statement plant is one of the simplest ways to make a room feel finished, but the difference between a thriving focal point and a sad, leggy one usually comes down to light. Match the plant to your space, style it with intention, and supplement with a grow light when your favorite design spot falls short on sun.

Outdoor sunlight peaks at around 10,000 foot-candles, but a well-lit room indoors usually measures under 100. The best grow light for your plant comes down to matching the light's output and form to your plant's light category.

Healthy houseplants depend on 17 essential nutrients, and 14 of them come from the soil in the pot. The best setup for most indoor plants is a loose, well-draining soilless mix paired with a diluted, balanced fertilizer applied only while the plant is actively growing. This guide covers what goes into a good potting mix, how to read a fertilizer label, how often to feed, and how to spot the signs of too much of a good thing.