Repotting 101

Repotting is one of the simplest ways to keep your houseplants healthy and thriving. This guide will help you know when to repot, how to choose the right pot, and how to set your plant up for success in its new home.

Propagation 101

Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones, either through sexual reproduction (seeds) or asexual vegetative methods (cuttings, division, layering). It is used to multiply plants, maintain specific, desirable characteristics, and produce clones that are genetically identical to the parent, often allowing for faster growth compared to starting from seed.

All About Air Plants

Air plants (Tillandsia) are unique plants that don't need soil! They absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves.

Houseplant Care Guide

We're self proclaimed houseplant experts here at Benken! We have years of experience in all types of plant care and houseplants are just a part of it. Like all plants, each have certain care requirements in order to thrive. There are a lot of different factors at play in plant care - when it comes to houseplant ownership it has a lot to do with observation over a period of time.

Identifying Common Houseplant Pests

Most houseplant owners know the pain of having pests on their plants, some are easy to see but others are almost invisible to the naked eye. It's easy for these little buggers to spread from one houseplant to the next. These are the most common houseplant pests, how to identify them, their damage, and what products to treat them with.