Care for your home-ready plant
Simple, beginner-friendly care guidance for mature One Foot Flora plants after they arrive home.
Do these first.
Check leaves, soil, and stems
Keep light stable
Do not repot immediately
Message if unsure
Care guide at a glance
One Foot Flora trust basics
- Plant height is measured from soil level. Pot is not included.
- One-foot products are at least 12 inches excluding pot.
- Compact plants qualify through one-year-rooted maturity.
- Exact plant proof video is shared after payment and before dispatch.
- SafeRoot packaging and Plant Passport are part of the trust story.
- 7-day rooting-in support helps with placement, watering, light, and settling-in questions.
One Foot Flora trust basics
- Plant height is measured from soil level. Pot is not included.
- One-foot products are at least 12 inches excluding pot.
- Compact plants qualify through one-year-rooted maturity.
- Exact plant proof video is shared after payment and before dispatch.
- SafeRoot packaging and Plant Passport are part of the trust story.
- 7-day rooting-in support helps with placement, watering, light, and settling-in questions.
Help the plant settle before you change its routine
1
Unpack gently
Open the package slowly and keep the plant upright while you inspect it.
2
Check arrival condition
Look at leaves, stems, soil, and pot. Contact us within 48 hours if there is damage.
3
Keep light stable
Place the plant in steady indirect light. Avoid moving it across rooms.
4
Avoid immediate repotting
Let the plant settle first. Repot only if the plant guide advises.
5
Check soil before watering
Do not water just because it travelled. Touch the soil and decide.
6
Ask during rooting-in support
Message on WhatsApp for placement, watering, light, and settling-in help.
Read light like a beginner
Low light
Bright enough to read in the day, but no direct sun. Choose tolerant plants.
Bright indirect light
A bright room or window-side spot with soft sunlight through curtains or distance.
Morning sun
Gentle early sunlight is okay for some plants. Avoid harsh midday sun.
Balcony/outdoor sun
Stronger and seasonal. Use balcony plants suited for those conditions.
Not sure
Start with stable indirect light and ask a plant guide before moving the plant.
No light condition can guarantee survival. Care depends on the plant, season, pot, watering, and your home.
Check the soil before watering
Watering changes by home
Follow the Plant Passport and product-page cue before adding water.
Overwatering is common
Most beginner issues start with too much water, not too little care.
Use the Plant Passport cue
Follow the watering rhythm suggested for your plant.
Ask before changing routine
Message us before changing light, water, or placement.
Choose a place the plant can understand
Desk/work table
Keep away from laptop vents and choose steady indirect light.
Bedroom
Use a bright calm corner and avoid direct AC airflow.
Living room
Choose a spot with stable light and less brushing against leaves.
Balcony
Watch direct sun, heat, wind, and seasonal shifts.
Kitchen/window
Avoid steam, harsh midday sun, and heat from cooking areas.
Gift recipient's space
Send the Plant Passport so the care rhythm travels with the plant.
Some small changes are normal after travel
One or two older leaves yellowing
Old leaves may yellow first. New growth is what matters.
Mild droop after travel
Leaves may droop a little. They usually recover with stable care.
Soil surface looking dry
Top soil may look dry. Check before watering.
Minor cosmetic leaf marks
Small marks can happen in transit and are normal.
Arrival issue evidence
If arrival damage is suspected, contact within 48 hours with the full opening/unboxing video and clear photos.
Message before guessing
Severe drooping
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Broken stems
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Root or soil disturbance
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Pest concern
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Unusual smell or rot concern
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Delivery damage
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Confusion about watering or light
Ask a plant guide before changing the plant's routine.
Different collections have different care rhythms
One Foot Originals
Give taller plants steady light and room around leaves.
Desk Companions
Compact rooted plants fit desks and shelves. Keep light stable.
Tabletop Greens
Use side tables and shelves. Avoid frequent movement.
Balcony Basics
Watch sun, wind, heat, and seasonal shifts.
Gift a Story Plant
Share the Plant Passport and care story with the recipient.
Starter Boxes
Care for each plant by its own passport cue.
Keep curious pets in mind
We share pet-conscious cues where available, but please keep plants away from curious pets unless you have independently confirmed safety for your pet.
Still unsure about light, water, or placement?
Ask before changing the routine.