Plant Care
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all way of raising plants.
Plants are very much like people. They have preferences and quirks just like the rest of us. We’re here to help you get to know them.
We know there is a lot of information out there, and the team at Propagate is here to help in any way we can. We always do our best to continue to learn more everyday; we hope this information gives you a starting point and helps foster curiosity and discussion.
We look forward to building this plant care page with insight from the team, discussions from the Plant Lab, and we hope to make this space as helpful as possible as we share tips & advice, as well as specific plant care tips.
Same-day plant doctoring service
The Doctor’s In!
If you have a plant that needs some attention, our plant doctor is here to help. We offer repotting services, soil-refreshments, general advice, and more! Due to high demand for plant doctoring services, we require appointments Friday - Sunday, and offer walk-in hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Those enrolled in our loyalty program have access to one free 30-minute plant doctoring appointment per day. For those with multiple plants or large projects, additional 30-minute appointment slots can be purchased in-store for $10.
We want to ensure that your plants are set up for a long, happy life. Due to the time and care that is needed to repot larger plants, we require a 60-minute appointment for plants in pots larger than 10”.
For the safety of our plants, we ask that any plants that you suspect have insects remain outdoors. Our plant doctor will come out and assess your plant in front of the shop instead.
Book an appointment here!
Note: Plants must be picked up day-of or immediately following your appointment time. A $5/night fee will be applied to any plants left overnight.
Plant Doctoring Hours:
Friday (Appointment Only):
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday (Appointment Only):
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Walk-in Hours: Wednesday & Thursday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Keep Growing: Moss Poles
Plant Lab Discussion: Houseplant Toxicity & Pet Friendly Plants
Plant Care 101: Repotting (Advice, Tips & Methods)
Plant Care 101: Plant Food! (Fertilizers)
Plant Lab Tips: Winter
With the arrival of winter, the Plant Lab has a few more tips for plant parents!
Plant Care 101: Soil Info
Plant Care 101: Supplement Your Environment
Plant Lab Tips: Fall
With the arrival of fall/winter, the Plant Lab has a few tips for plant parents:
Plant Care 101: Light Tolerance & Variance
At the risk of information overload, the most important point we like to make is that bright indirect light is a good target for light. Plants will grow faster, be more full, and if they can, may even flower when given sufficient light.
Plant Care 101: Watering
One of the more common causes of issues we see in the Plant Lab is overwatering. If there’s anything everyone knows plants need, it's water. We want to help our plants grow, so we give them water on self-care Sunday, right? Not quite. H2O is tricky stuff!
Plant Care 101: Indoor Houseplants
This is the first part of a series we have put together to help you on your path to keeping your houseplants happy! This post is intended to give you a solid foundation and equip you with some knowledge that will continue to grow as you learn through future discussions, experience and experimentation.
Ficus Elastica | ‘Rubber Tree’
This hardy plant will thrive in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium light and a few hours of direct sun.
Alocasia Polly
This plant will thrive in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium light and direct east facing sun exposure for a couple hours.
Monstera Deliciosa
Common Names: Split Leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Fruit Basket Plant