preface

CHAPTER 1: Understanding the Mind of Plants! Basic Care Tips

Choosing a Foliage Plant ①
If you're just starting out, start with a breed that's strong against the cold and easy to raise!
Choosing Foliage Plants ②
An important point to consider when choosing a plant: Will it grow to its ideal size?
Tools needed for maintenance
4 essential items for growing houseplants!
First touch
If you've brought in plants, here are four recommended pest control measures.
Choosing the right soil for planting
If you grow plants indoors, use soil with high drainage and mineral content.
Choosing a pot to put your plant in
Plants also want to choose a pot! They're attracted to pots with lots of holes.
The Basics of Growing Houseplants
The secret to healthy growth is to use light, water, and wind effectively for each plant.
Plant placement ①
For all your plants to grow beautifully, start by placing some sun-loving plants on your windowsill!
Plant placement ②
Poorly ventilated porches and verandas are a nightmare! But if you really want to keep them…
How to water ①
Watering Lessons Learned from 100 Plants ① How to Know When to Water?
How to water ②
Watering Lessons Learned from 100 Plants ② Water thoroughly in two doses
[Latest] How to Choose Fertilizer
Fertilizer ingredients are divided into nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium seasonings according to their purpose.
How to fertilize
Follow the directions for use! Do not use in midsummer, midwinter, or immediately after transplanting!
How to Use Fertilizers and Rooting Stimulants Properly
Rooting promoters are only for auxiliary purposes! If used, use them before or after division.
Basic care · Ventilation
Photosynthesis, transpiration, strength training? Why do plants need ventilation?
Basic care · Dusting of leaves
No dust on ornamental leaves! That's why you need microfiber gloves.
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If you're used to raising it, you can also customize its appearance to your liking!

CHAPTER 2: How to Use the Houseplant Catalog

Recommended by Kurito!
How to Use the Houseplant Catalog
Plant Catalog 1
Beauty that wants to give all the light! Everfresh, which closes its leaves at night.
Plant Catalog 2
The 100% popular national idol! When it comes to houseplants, it's the rubber tree.
Plant Catalog 3
Alocasia odora is so cute I want to bite it
Plant Catalog 4
The 'popular pick' of the houseplant world: Pachira, which everyone has seen
Plant Catalog 5
As graceful as a fairytale tree! The delicately shaped Maori Sophora
Plant Catalog 6
Take your eyes off them for a second and they'll turn into monsters!? Monstera, the squishy plant
Plant Catalog 7
It keeps growing! It keeps getting bigger! The more you know, the deeper the skin answer.
Plant Catalog 8
Popular but not a pie in the sky, the fern Adiantum
Plant Catalog 9
What a chic home needs! Art, indirect lighting, and bats.
Plant Catalog 10
Sansevieria grows quietly and secretly, like a sophisticated seaweed.
Plant Catalog 11
Philodendron, which somehow resembles many different plants
Plant Catalog 12
The bottle tree, with its thick trunk contrasting with its slender body, stores plenty of water.
Plant Catalog 13
Strelitzia, the destroyer of the plant world, is surprisingly resistant to both cold and drought.
Plant Catalog 14
The most popular among women? Calathea, with its beautiful leaves.
Plant Catalog 15
What we often see are fakes disguised as flowers!? Epiphytic orchids, including Phalaenopsis.
Plant Catalog 16
Patterned children, beware of the dark! Hanging white-striped snails
Plant Catalog 17
The sophisticated nickname is 'ZZ plant' Zamioculcas zamifolia aka money tree
Plant Catalog 18
An air plant that doesn't need soil but wants someone by its side. It's lonely.
Plant Catalog 19
The Hong Kong palm (Shepherd's palm) is so hardy that it can turn your whole house into a mess of these little guys.
Plant Catalog 20
Hego, a fern native to Japan that is quite difficult to grow
Plant Catalog 21
If there is a lack of water, it will immediately vomit. The atmosphere of a southern country, the dragon's tail fern
Plant Catalog 22
Sugarvine, a sweet and lovely name but prone to withering
Plant Catalog 23
Syngoniums grow in the blink of an eye and cause a ruckus.
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Once you're hooked, you'll never be able to escape! The captivating world of real life.

CHAPTER 3: The Art of Care That Makes Plants Happy

How to divide
Let's know this: "Repotting doesn't mean making the pot bigger."
Division order
Repotting isn't difficult! Just let it float and water it.
Post-replanting care
Plants' lives depend on it! Proper care after repotting
Winter pruning tips
Even though it's winter, if you really want to prune, don't loosen the roots!
Pruning Basics
If you feel sorry for your plants and can't prune them, just remember these two things!
How to prune · Thicken the stems
If you want to grow thick, sturdy stems, don't bore your plants!?
Pruning Methods and Shaping
This is the beauty of houseplants! Creating unique shapes.
How to Prune and Reshape
If the stem has grown wobbly, reshape it.
Propagation of foliage plants
Mastering the most basic propagation method: cuttings
Types of pests that cling to plants
Beware of the three worst pests targeting your houseplants!
Use pesticides differently
Should I defend or attack? Choose a pesticide based on its intended use.
Spring Care and Maintenance
Spring maintenance determines the success or failure of the year! Take the time to carefully and meticulously maintain your plants.
Summer care and maintenance
Summer is when plants are at their most active? No way! I feel like I'm suffering from the heat.
Fall Care and Maintenance
It's the final preparation period for winter. Fertilize and pamper your plants!
Winter Care and Maintenance ①
The amount of watering in the troublesome winter remains the same, but the frequency depends on the weather.
Winter Care and Maintenance ②
If you keep it in a warm room with a minimum temperature of 15℃ or higher, fertilizer is also essential.
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Any houseplant enthusiast can relate: 6 things you encounter when growing houseplants.

CHAPTER 4: Gardening Clerk Skills Revealed! Troubleshooting

Trouble 1
Q The leaves are starting to turn yellow.
Should I cut it?
A Do not cut the sung leaves!
Trouble 2
Q The leaves suddenly shriveled and began to wilt.
A I recommend repotting as the roots may be damaged.
Trouble 3
Q The leaves seem to have shrunk
A You might be stressed because of the wind
Trouble 4
Q The leaves keep falling!
A Dryness Warning! It's okay to use a humidifier in winter.
Trouble 5
Q The tips of the leaves are drooping.
A There is a water shortage, please give me some water right away!
Trouble 6
Q I got a haircut and it looks a bit dull.
A To a darker place than where it was originally left~
Trouble 7
Q It's spring, but no new shoots are sprouting.
A It seems like there is a lack of temperature and light.
Trouble 8
Q The sprouts have finally sprouted, but they are so small that I'm sad.
A fertilizer! We're running low on fertilizer!
Trouble 9
Q The leaves are light in color, so they look weak.
A It could be a symptom of a lack of fertilizer…
Trouble 10
Q The shape of the leaves seems strange.
The original shape doesn't come out
A It may also change depending on environmental changes or genetics.
Trouble 11
Q The stems are growing thinly.
A Take me to a brighter place than where I was originally.
Trouble 12
Q I'm worried because the stems aren't growing well.
A Isn't the main stem cut off?
Trouble 13
Q I want it to spread out sideways, but it only grows upwards.
A Prune the terminal buds!
Trouble 14
Q There’s something like a spider web on the branch…
A There is a high possibility that the number of babies has increased
Trouble 15
Q I think the roots are rotten.
Why is that?
A The soil condition has deteriorated.
Please do some refining
Trouble 16
Q Only aerial roots are growing
A Just stick the aerial roots directly into the soil.
Trouble 17
Q There are bugs wriggling on the soil.
A may be a sign that the roots are rotten.
Trouble 18
Q It got hot so the plants withered.
A Quickly soak it in water
Trouble 19
Q For some reason, the plant seems weak.
A recommended fertilizer! It may be lacking in fertilizer.
Trouble 20
Q I have a bright south-facing room, but my plants aren't growing well.
It may be a season when the light coming into the room decreases.
Trouble 21
Q It's getting dry as winter comes.
A It's possible that you're feeling weak because of the cold.
Trouble 22
Q: A summer filled with sunshine! But my growth is slow.
A Because foliage plants hate summer
Trouble 23
Q I can't remember any of the plant names.
If you have 'Google Lens', it's a breeze.
Trouble 24
Q It's been a while, but the cuttings aren't growing roots.
A There is also a possibility that the cutting order is upside down

Conclusion

From watering to repotting and pest control
All your questions about houseplants will be answered in this one book!

Houseplants have now become a natural part of our lives.
It has become a hobby that anyone can easily purchase and enjoy.
However, when you actually grow it, the shape becomes uneven and looks ugly, and there are endless problems such as the leaves drying up and bugs appearing.
So, when I search the internet for help, the most common answers are, "You need to water it well, but if you water it too much, the roots will rot, so water it moderately," or, "You need to keep it in a bright place, but the leaves may burn, so keep it in the shade for half a day."
I can't help but wonder, 'So what do you want me to do?'


To these novice cooks, the author shares the knowledge he has gained through his experience and knowledge in an easy-to-understand and, above all, enjoyable way.
The author works at a garden store and currently grows over 100 varieties of houseplants at home.
This book contains the know-how on how to properly grow ornamental plants, which I have learned based on my experience with them.


Growing over 100 types of plants at home
The know-how of a garden store clerk

'CHAPTER 1: Understanding the Mind of Plants! Basic Care' teaches the most basic plant care methods, such as how to choose the right plant for you, how to care for it, and how to water and fertilize it.
'CHAPTER 2: How to Use the Houseplant Catalog' introduces a variety of houseplants.
It contains information on the characteristics and care methods of each foliage plant based on the author's experience, so it will be of great help when choosing plants to bring into your home.
Now that you've chosen your plants and learned the basics of growing them, let's take a closer look at how to properly care for and grow your houseplants in 'CHAPTER 3: Plant Care Techniques That Will Make Your Plants Happy'.
It explains everything from division, pruning, pest control, propagation, and even how to care for each season.
If you've carefully nurtured your garden based on the above, but encounter an unexpected problem, check out "CHAPTER 4: Gardening Clerk Skills Revealed! Troubleshooting."
You will find the answer.


In fact, many people like plants, but they are reluctant to grow them because they keep withering and dying.
But how much more enjoyable would life be if plants were a part of it? This book will serve as a stepping stone to a life with plants.