The Leaf Scan blog
Feature launches, plant-care intelligence, and the occasional strong opinion about watering schedules.
When Your Plant Runs Out of Room: Understanding Root-Bound HouseplantsCare intelligence · July 31, 2026Learn to recognize when a houseplant has outgrown its pot, what it means for plant health, and how to decide whether to repot or leave it alone.How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats (And Keep Them Gone)How-to · July 30, 2026Fungus gnats are annoying but beatable. Learn what causes them, how to break their life cycle, and how to keep your soil gnat-free for good.Why Air Circulation Matters for Your HouseplantsCare intelligence · July 29, 2026Good airflow does more for your houseplants than you might expect. Here's what stagnant air costs your plants — and simple ways to fix it.Soil Amendments for Houseplants: What to Add and Why It MattersCare intelligence · July 28, 2026Perlite, bark, pumice, coco coir — soil amendments can transform how your houseplants grow. Here's what each one does and when to use it.Stem Cuttings: The Most Reliable Way to Multiply Your HouseplantsHow-to · July 27, 2026Stem cuttings work on dozens of popular houseplants. Learn exactly how to take them, root them, and pot them up for lasting success.Why Your Houseplants Get Less Light in Winter (And What to Do About It)Care intelligence · July 26, 2026Seasonal light loss is one of the most overlooked reasons houseplants struggle in fall and winter. Here's what's happening and how to help your plants through it.How to Propagate Houseplants in Water: A Beginner's GuideHow-to · July 25, 2026Water propagation is one of the easiest ways to multiply your houseplants. Here's exactly how to do it, and which plants respond best.Why Are My Plant's Leaves Drooping? How to Find the Cause and Fix ItCare intelligence · July 24, 2026Drooping leaves can mean your plant is thirsty, waterlogged, too cold, or pot-bound. Here's how to read the clues and respond correctly.How to Read Your Soil Before You WaterCare intelligence · July 23, 2026Learn to read your potting soil — not a calendar — to decide when your houseplants truly need water. Practical, species-aware advice.Why Your Houseplant Slows Down (And Why That's Perfectly Normal)Care intelligence · July 22, 2026Houseplant dormancy isn't death — it's rest. Learn why growth slows in winter, how to adjust your care, and when to simply leave your plant alone.When to Water and When to Wait: Reading Your Plant's Real NeedsCare intelligence · July 21, 2026Watering on a fixed schedule causes more houseplant deaths than almost anything else. Here's how to water based on what your plant actually needs.Terracotta, Plastic, or Ceramic? How to Choose the Right Pot Material for Your HouseplantHow-to · July 20, 2026The pot you choose affects how fast soil dries, how roots breathe, and how often you water. Here's how to match the material to your plant.Understanding Light for Houseplants: What Your Windows Are Really Giving YouCare intelligence · July 19, 2026Not all window light is equal. Learn how to read your home's natural light so you can place every houseplant where it will genuinely thrive.Overwatering Isn't About How Much — It's About How OftenCare intelligence · July 18, 2026Overwatering is the most common houseplant mistake, but it's widely misunderstood. Here's what's actually happening in the soil — and how to stop it.How to Save a Neglected Houseplant (Step by Step)How-to · July 17, 2026Brown leaves, bone-dry soil, mystery pests — a neglected plant isn't a lost cause. Here's how to assess the damage and nurse it back to health.When, Why, and How to Feed Your HouseplantsCare intelligence · July 16, 2026Fertilizer isn't magic, but used correctly it makes a real difference. Here's how to feed your houseplants with confidence and avoid common mistakes.What Soil Moisture Actually Feels Like (And Why It Matters More Than a Schedule)Care intelligence · July 15, 2026Learning to read soil moisture by touch — and knowing what each level means for your plant — is the single most useful skill in houseplant care.Signs Your Houseplant Needs Repotting (And When to Wait)Care intelligence · July 14, 2026Roots peeking out the drainage hole? Growth stalling? Learn the honest signs your houseplant has outgrown its pot — and when to leave well enough alone.How Temperature Affects Your Houseplants (And What to Do About It)Care intelligence · July 13, 2026Most houseplants suffer silently from temperature stress. Learn the warning signs, safe ranges, and simple fixes to keep your plants comfortable year-round.What Your Plant's Roots Are Telling YouCare intelligence · July 12, 2026Roots are the hidden half of every houseplant. Learn to read their signals — from rootbound circling to soft rot — before problems reach the leaves.When Houseplants Need a Humidity Boost (And What Actually Helps)Care intelligence · July 11, 2026Dry indoor air stresses many houseplants. Learn which plants need higher humidity, how to spot the signs, and which solutions genuinely work.Why Drainage Is the Most Underrated Part of Houseplant CareCare intelligence · July 10, 2026Poor drainage quietly kills more houseplants than almost anything else. Here's how to recognize it, fix it, and match every plant to the right setup.Grow Lights for Houseplants: What Actually Works (and What to Skip)Care intelligence · July 9, 2026Not every home has great natural light. Here's how to choose, place, and use a grow light so your houseplants genuinely thrive indoors.Low-Light Houseplants That Actually Thrive (No Sunny Window Required)Care intelligence · July 8, 2026Not every room gets great light — and that's okay. Here's how to choose and care for houseplants that genuinely do well in dimmer spaces.How to Group Houseplants for Better Growth (and a Better-Looking Home)Care intelligence · July 7, 2026Grouping houseplants isn't just an aesthetic choice — it affects humidity, pest detection, and overall plant health. Here's how to do it thoughtfully.How to Water Houseplants Correctly (And Why Most of Us Get It Wrong)Care intelligence · July 6, 2026Overwatering kills more houseplants than anything else. Learn how to read your plant and your soil — not the calendar — to get watering just right.When and How to Prune Your Houseplants (And Why It's Worth Doing)How-to · July 5, 2026Pruning houseplants isn't just cosmetic. Learn when to cut, where to cut, and which plants benefit most — without stressing your plant.Common Houseplant Pests and How to Deal With ThemCare intelligence · July 4, 2026Fungus gnats, spider mites, mealybugs — learn how to spot, treat, and prevent the most common houseplant pests before they do real damage.How to Care for Houseplants in WinterSeasonal · July 3, 2026Less light, dry air, and cool drafts change what your houseplants need. Here's how to adjust your care routine so plants stay healthy all winter.How to Acclimate a New Houseplant (and Why the First Two Weeks Matter Most)Care intelligence · July 2, 2026Bringing a new plant home is exciting — but the transition period is when most plants struggle. Here's how to set yours up for a smooth start.Why Cleaning Your Houseplant Leaves Actually Matters (And How to Do It Right)Care intelligence · July 1, 2026Dusty leaves do more than look dull — they can slow growth and stress your plant. Here's how to clean them safely and how often to bother.When to Repot a Houseplant (and How to Know You've Waited Too Long)How-to · June 30, 2026Roots sneaking out the drainage holes, soil drying out in a day, stunted growth — learn the real signals that tell you a plant needs a new home.Propagating Houseplants: A Beginner's Guide to Growing More from What You HaveHow-to · June 29, 2026Learn how to multiply your favorite houseplants through water propagation, stem cuttings, and division — no greenhouse required.How to Fertilize Houseplants Without Overdoing ItCare intelligence · June 28, 2026Fertilizer helps houseplants thrive — but too much causes real damage. Here's how to feed your plants confidently and get the timing right.Why Your Plant's Soil Matters More Than You ThinkCare intelligence · June 27, 2026The right potting mix is the quiet foundation of a healthy houseplant. Here's what's actually in your soil — and how to choose wisely.Choosing the Right Pot for Your Houseplant (It Matters More Than You Think)How-to · June 26, 2026Pot size, material, and drainage all shape how your plant grows. Here's how to match the right container to the right plant.How Humidity Affects Your Houseplants (And What to Do About It)Care intelligence · June 25, 2026Low indoor humidity stresses most tropical houseplants. Learn which plants care most, how to spot the signs, and practical ways to help them thrive.How to Read What Your Plant Is Telling YouCare intelligence · June 24, 2026Plants can't speak, but their leaves, stems, and soil send clear signals. Learn how to decode the most common messages before small issues become big problems.Why Your Houseplant Has Stopped Growing (And How to Fix It)Care intelligence · June 23, 2026No new leaves in weeks? Learn the real reasons houseplants stall — and the practical fixes that get them growing again.What 'Bright Indirect Light' Actually Means — And How to Find It in Your HomeCare intelligence · June 22, 2026"Bright indirect light" is the most common plant-care instruction — and the most misunderstood. Here's what it really means and how to find it.Brown Leaf Tips on Houseplants: What's Really Causing Them (and How to Fix It)Care intelligence · June 21, 2026Brown leaf tips are one of the most common houseplant complaints. Here's how to read the clues, find the real cause, and stop it from spreading.Root Rot: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Save Your PlantCare intelligence · June 20, 2026Root rot is the most common killer of houseplants — and the sneakiest. Learn how to catch it early, treat it properly, and keep it from coming back.Why Your Houseplant Leaves Turn Yellow (And How to Fix It)Care intelligence · June 19, 2026Yellow leaves are one of the most common houseplant worries. Here's how to read the clues and find the real cause — fast.Watering Schedules That Bend to Real LifeProduct · June 11, 2026Life happens. Plants don't read calendars. Leaf Scan's new care engine adapts to your weather, your pots, and your actual routine — and always tells you why.Pet Safety on Every Plant You ScanProduct · June 11, 2026Leaf Scan now shows cat, dog, and human toxicity on every identification and every plant in your garden — and warns you before a toxic plant comes home.No Card, No Tricks: Our Pricing PromisesInside Leaf Scan · June 11, 2026Plant apps have a billing reputation problem. Here are the six promises Leaf Scan makes instead — starting with a free trial that doesn't ask for your card.Introducing Growth Tracking: Your Plant's Story, Told by AIProduct · June 11, 2026Photograph your plant once a month and Leaf Scan's AI narrates what changed — new leaves, early warning signs, recovery progress — on a beautiful timeline.A Plant Doctor That Asks QuestionsProduct · June 11, 2026Most plant apps diagnose from one photo and guess. Leaf Scan's new Plant Doctor asks follow-up questions, requests the photos it needs, and ends with a treatment plan it helps you carry out.Why Our Plant ID Tells You When It's Not SureInside Leaf Scan · June 11, 2026Plant apps love to sound certain — and they're wrong embarrassingly often. Leaf Scan's identification now shows calibrated confidence, teaches you to tell look-alikes apart, and gets sharper with every photo you add.Plant Care at a Glance: Widgets, Apple Watch & Live ActivitiesProduct · June 11, 2026"What needs water today?" now has a home-screen answer. Leaf Scan arrives on your widgets, your lock screen, and your wrist.