The Sprouts Blog

Welcome to the Sprouts Blog! Read on to find our top recommendations, what we think of our plants and other awesome stock, and more. We hear from our suppliers, discuss the amazing weddings we’ve had the honour of dressing, go in-depth on aspects of plant care - and have a bit of fun too. And, of course, don’t miss our monthly letters from founder Jessy, keeping you all up to date on the goings-on here at Sprouts.

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Plant FAQs: Will My Plants Be OK While I’m On Holiday? - Sprouts of Bristol

Plant FAQs: Will My Plants Be OK While I’m On Holiday?

Going on a summer holiday? Leaving your houseplants? Find out how to set yourself up for success… It’s warm, outdoors and indoors are both uncomfortable,...

Rhianna Bangham
Plant FAQs: Which of my Houseplants will Thrive Outside in Summer? - Sprouts of Bristol

Plant FAQs: Which of my Houseplants will Thrive Outside in Summer?

In this blog, find out how to take your houseplants on a summer holiday outdoors - and why this might be a good idea. ...

Rhianna Bangham
World Rainforest Day: Five Tips from our Indoor Rainforest - Sprouts of Bristol

World Rainforest Day: Five Tips from our Indoor Rainforest

For World Rainforest Day, we take a look at what we learnt from building our indoor rainforest show garden, Beneath the Canopy, and how to...

Rhianna Bangham
Plant FAQs: Should I Grow a Moss Lawn? And If So, How? - Sprouts of Bristol

Plant FAQs: Should I Grow a Moss Lawn? And If So, How?

Work out if a moss lawn is for you with our detailed research, and find out how to start one and care for it. ...

Rhianna Bangham
arc of plants viewed from above showing rainbow of colours

Plants for Pride: Our Houseplant Rainbow

We’ve had Eurovision, the weather’s been decent and there’s been more bank holidays than usual recently, which can only mean one thing… Pride month is...

Rhianna Bangham
Bright sunlight fills the shopfront, including lots of pink plants in our Easter display

Can Houseplants Have Too Much Light? Yes - Even in the UK.

Join us to find out how much sunlight your houseplants need through their natural habitats - and how to look after them when the sun...

Rhianna Bangham
Plant FAQs: What’s the difference between E. ingens and E. erythraeae - and which should I grow? - Sprouts of Bristol

Plant FAQs: What’s the difference between E. ingens and E. erythraeae - and which should I grow?

What’s the difference between Euphorbia ingens ‘Marmorata’ and Euphorbia erythraeae ‘Variegata’? Find out as we dive into these fascinating succulents. ...

Rhianna Bangham
Tortoise-Safe Plants ft. Rhaddy the Tortoise - Sprouts of Bristol

Tortoise-Safe Plants ft. Rhaddy the Tortoise

I’ve been chatting to Ferne, fellow Sprout and owner of business Ferne Creative, about her tortoise Rhaddy and what sort of plants she buys that...

Rhianna Bangham
Our 16 Favourite Ferns… From Most to Least Challenging - Sprouts of Bristol

Our 16 Favourite Ferns… From Most to Least Challenging

Discover our top 16 ferns, ranked from the easiest to care for to the more challenging varieties. Perfect for beginners and seasoned plant enthusiasts alike,...

Rhianna Bangham
How to Care for Your Forest Terrarium: Keep Your Miniature Jungle Thriving - Sprouts of Bristol

How to Care for Your Forest Terrarium: Keep Your Miniature Jungle Thriving

Creating and maintaining a forest terrarium can be a rewarding experience. In this post, we share essential tips to keep your mini jungle flourishing year-round....

Jessy Edgar
13 Spookiest Plants at Sprouts to Haunt Your House This Halloween - Sprouts of Bristol

13 Spookiest Plants at Sprouts to Haunt Your House This Halloween

This Halloween, bring a little eerie charm into your home with our collection of spooky plants. From unusual shapes to dark foliage, these plants are...

Rhianna Bangham
Watering your houseplants - and why they don’t like tapwater - Sprouts of Bristol

Watering your houseplants - and why they don’t like tapwater

Understanding your houseplants’ watering needs is key to their health. Find out why tap water may not be the best choice and how you can...

Rhianna Bangham
Ten of our most popular houseplants - Sprouts of Bristol

Ten of our most popular houseplants

Looking for new plants to add to your collection? These ten popular houseplants are customer favourites, offering beauty, ease of care, and charm for every...

Jessy Edgar
Spider Plants: Why Rhianna loves them, and why you should too - Sprouts of Bristol

Spider Plants: Why Rhianna loves them, and why you should too

Spider plants are a beloved favourite at Sprouts. In this blog, Rhianna shares why she loves them, along with tips on caring for this hardy,...

Rhianna Bangham
Fascinating Facts About Cristation, Fasciation & Cristata - Sprouts of Bristol

Faszinierende Fakten über Cristation, Fasciation und Cristata

Delve into the fascinating world of plant mutations with our guide to cristation, fasciation, and cristata. Learn about these unique growth forms and how to...

Rhianna Bangham