How to look after your plants

Watering. Never wait for your plants to wilt before you water them. Check your soil first. If it crumbles apart, that's good. If it remains a soggy glob, you're overwatering.
Potting. You'll need to periodically repot your plant so that it can grow bigger and avoid issues like root rot. If your plant is wilting, it might need more space for its roots.
Positioning and rotating. Put your most sun-loving plants near windows and plants that prefer less sunlight away from the windows. Ensure to rotate them to prevent overgrowth on one side.

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