--- title: "Plant Care Articles & Guides | Planta App" description: "Browse expert plant care articles, guides, and tips from Planta. Learn about watering schedules, plant identification, troubleshooting common issues, and more to keep your plants thriving." url: "https://getplanta.com/discover?page=2" --- # Grow your plant knowledge Expert plant care tips, guides, and inspiration from the team behind the world's most loved plant care app. - [How to grow and care for plant seedlings](https://getplanta.com/discover/stage/seedling.md) (2026-10-06): This is the first phase of visible growth after a seed germinates. The plant develops a stem and basic leaves - [Why Prayer Plant leaves stop moving?](https://getplanta.com/discover/prayerplantstoppedpraying.md) (2026-10-06): Prayer Plant (Maranta, Goeppertia) leaves not moving? Learn common reasons like light, humidity, watering, and temperature issues, and how to get your plant praying again. - [How to Shape Your Plant into a Tree](https://getplanta.com/discover/howtogrowatreeoutofyourplantandmaintainaperfectcrown.md) (2026-10-06): You can shape a lot of plants into trees and here's a guide on how you do it. - [What is the young vegetative stage of plant growth?](https://getplanta.com/discover/stage/juvenile.md) (2026-10-06): This is the first stage after the seedling phase, when the plant begins producing true leaves and strengthening its roots. - [How to Grow Fruits and Vegetables Indoors](https://getplanta.com/discover/growfruitandveggiesindoors.md) (2026-10-06): A complete guide on how to successfully grow fruits and veggies indoors. - [Plant Propagation Guide: How to Start New Plants](https://getplanta.com/discover/first/propagation.md) (2026-10-06): A new plant started from a piece of another. Once rooted, it begins early growth with small leaves as it settles in. - [Why Your Plant Has Sap Drops: EFN vs. Pests Explained](https://getplanta.com/discover/efn-extrafloral-nectaries.md) (2026-10-06): EFN can be likened to specialized nectar production units strategically placed on various parts of plants, excluding the flowers. - [How to Divide Plants for Easy Propagation](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/divideplant.md) (2026-10-06): Splitting a mature plant into sections, each with roots and stems, to grow as new, independent plants. - [How to Grow Plants from Seeds at Home](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/seeds.md) (2026-10-06): Grow plants from scratch by starting with seeds! Keep them warm and moist to support germination and early growth. - [How to Propagate Plants from Offsets](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/offsets.md) (2026-10-06): Small shoots that grow at the base of the parent plant and can be separated to grow into new, independent plants. - [How to Propagate Plantlets from Your Houseplants](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/plantlets.md) (2026-10-06): Naturally formed baby plants from the parent plant, ready to be planted and grow on their own. - [Propagate Plants from Leaf Cuttings](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/leafcuttings.md) (2026-10-06): A healthy leaf is used to grow a new plant by encouraging roots and shoots to form from its base. - [How to Harvest Vegetables for Peak Flavor and Production](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/vegetable.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest vegetables when they’re at the ideal size and firmness. Pick in the cool of the day with clean tools, handle gently, and harvest often to keep your plants productive. - [How to harvest tomatoes for the best flavor](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/tomatoes.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest tomatoes when they’re fully colored and slightly soft. Pick gently in the cool of the day, store at room temperature, and check your plants regularly for more ripe fruit. - [How to Propagate Plants from Stem Cuttings](https://getplanta.com/discover/propagationmethod/stemcuttings.md) (2026-10-06): A piece of stem is taken from a healthy plant and rooted to grow into a new one, a simple and popular way to propagate. - [When and how to harvest your plants for best results](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/general.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest in the cool of the day using clean tools, and look for signs of maturity specific to each plant part. Be gentle, take only what the plant can regrow, and store appropriately for freshness. - [How to Harvest Leaves from Plants: A Complete Guide](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/leaves.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest leaves when they’re full-sized but still tender. Pick outer leaves with clean cuts, leave the center to grow, and don’t take more than one-third of the plant at a time. - [How to Harvest Root Vegetables Like Carrots, Beets \& Radishes](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/roots.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest roots when they reach mature size by pulling gently or loosening soil with a hand fork. Brush off dirt, trim tops, and store in a cool, dry place. - [How to Harvest Berries: Tips for Best Flavor \& Plant Health](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/berries.md) (2026-10-06): Pick berries when they’re fully colored and slightly soft, preferably in the morning. Harvest gently using shallow containers and store unwashed in the fridge for best freshness. - [How to Harvest Lettuce: Tips for Fresh, Crisp Leaves](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/lettuce.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest lettuce when leaves are full-sized but still tender. Cut outer leaves or the whole head, keep refrigerated, and pick regularly to encourage fresh growth. [Newer articles](https://getplanta.com/discover.md) · [Older articles](https://getplanta.com/discover.md?page=3) --- _Source: Planta (https://getplanta.com), the plant care app for iOS and Android. Download the app: https://getplanta.com/download_