Course 02
Sourcing Your Houseplants
Before a plant ever meets your windowsill, it has already lived a life — grown somewhere, shipped somewhere, sat on a bench somewhere. This course walks through the real trade-offs of every source, how to read a seller and a plant with honest eyes, and how to bring a new leaf home in a way that protects both it and the plants already in your care.
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5 modules · about 52 min · 3 downloads
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What you'll be able to do
- Weigh the real strengths and weaknesses of nurseries, big-box stores, grocery stores, online shops, and plant swaps
- Recognize the green flags and red flags of a well-run or poorly-run seller at a glance
- Give any plant a head-to-toe inspection for pests, disease, and root health before it comes home
- Quarantine, acclimate, and settle a new plant so it doesn't put your whole collection at risk
Modules
Where to Look
The honest trade-offs of every place a houseplant might come from.
Green Flags and Red Flags
Reading a seller's habits before you ever touch a plant.
Inspecting a Plant Before You Buy
A head-to-toe checklist so nothing sneaks home with you.
Bringing It Home
The first weeks matter as much as the purchase itself.
Questions to Ask, and Buying Online
The right questions, safe online buying, and honest sourcing.
Downloads
Printable charts and cards for the fridge, the potting bench, or your phone.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A printable head-to-toe checklist covering leaves, stems, soil, and roots, so you can inspect any plant confidently before it comes home.
Buyer's Question Guide
A short list of questions worth asking any seller, plus a companion checklist for buying safely from an online shop.
Quarantine Steps Card
A simple week-by-week card for the first two to three weeks with a new plant, from arrival through the first soil check.