--- 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=4" --- # 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 Harvest Bananas from Your Plant](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/bananas.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest bananas when the fruit is full-sized and the ridges have rounded. Cut the whole bunch, ripen at room temperature, and refrigerate once ripe if needed. - [How to Water Outdoor Plants in the Ground](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/ground.md) (2026-10-06): Knowing how to water your plants is a fundamental skill that can make or break the success of your garden. This guide will walk you through the key factors and techniques required to master the art of watering your in-the-ground plants effectively. - [How to care for faux plants](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/fauxplants.md) (2026-10-06): Think faux plants don’t need care? Think again! While they may not wilt or demand water, artificial plants still require love and attention to stay in peak condition. From the perfect watering technique (hint: none) to the best soil (pure imagination), this guide will teach you everything you need to know about keeping your plastic greenery happy and thriving. Read on to become the ultimate fauxliage expert! - [How to Water Vegetable Plants for Healthy Growth](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/vegetable.md) (2026-10-06): Vegetables thrive best on getting plenty of water, meaning they require fairly frequent watering. - [Understanding Heteroblasty in Houseplants and Garden Plants](https://getplanta.com/discover/heteroblasty-going-from-juvenile-plant-to-adult.md) (2026-10-06): Heteroblasty refers to when a plant has distinctly different growth habits and appearance as a seedling compared to later on in its lifetime - [How to Water Your Houseplants Effectively](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/herbaceousperennial/low.md) (2026-10-06): Some herbaceous perennials have so-called low watering needs, meaning they prefer to dry out between waterings. - [How to Water Plants: Essential Techniques for Healthy Growth](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/herbaceousperennial/high.md) (2026-10-06): Some herbaceous perennials have so-called high watering needs, meaning that they do not like to dry out between waterings and require water fairly frequently. - [Choosing the Right Soil Mix for Your Houseplants](https://getplanta.com/discover/the-right-soil-mix-for-your-house-plants.md) (2026-10-06): If you’re wondering why your house plants aren’t thriving, it might be time to get your hands dirty. The health of your plant starts with its roots. - [How to water herbs](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/herb.md) (2026-10-06): Herbs thrive on getting lots of water, so require frequent waterings in order to stay healthy and happy. - [How to Water a ZZ Plant: A Complete Guide](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/zamioculaszamiifolia.md) (2026-10-06): ZZ Plants are sensitive to too much water, so it's better to err on the side of underwatering than overwatering. - [How to Water a Vine Plant Properly](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/vine/low.md) (2026-10-06): Some vines require less water than others. Vines with so-called low water needs prefer to dry out completely, and so need less frequent watering. - [How to Harvest Kiwi Fruit: Timing, Technique, and Storage](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/kiwi.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest kiwi when fruit is full-sized and seeds have turned dark, but still firm. Cut from the vine, ripen at room temperature, and refrigerate once soft. - [How to Water a Vine Plant for Healthy Growth](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/vine/high.md) (2026-10-06): Some vines require more water than others. Vines with so-called high water needs don't like to dry out completely, and so need more frequent watering. - [How to Water Tropical Plants for Optimal Health](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tropicalgreen/low.md) (2026-10-06): Some tropical green plants have so-called low watering needs, meaning they prefer to dry out between watering and only need fairly infrequent waterings in order to stay healthy. - [How to Water Tropical Flowering Plants](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tropicalflowering/low.md) (2026-10-06): Some tropical flowering plants have so-called low watering needs, meaning that they prefer to dry out between waterings. - [How to water tropical flowering plants](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tropicalflowering/high.md) (2026-10-06): Some tropical flowering plants require more water than others. Tropical flowering plants with so-called high water needs don't like to dry out completely, and so need more frequent watering. - [How to water your Tradescantia tricolor plant](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/tradescantiatricolor.md) (2026-10-06): Tradescantia Tricolor plants require the perfect balance when it comes to watering - not too much and not too little. - [How to water Thyme](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/thyme.md) (2026-10-06): Thyme likes to dry out a bit between waterings, and can be susceptible to root rot if given too much water. - [How to Water a Spider Plant](https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/spiderplant.md) (2026-10-06): Spider plants require the perfect balance when it comes to watering - not too much and not too little. - [How to Harvest Pomegranates](https://getplanta.com/discover/harvesting/pomegranates.md) (2026-10-06): Harvest pomegranates when they are fully colored and feel heavy for their size. 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