PLANTJAI JOURNAL · CAUSEWAY BAY
Houseplant care & buying guides for Hong Kong homes
Practical notes from our Causeway Bay plant store — light, watering, potting mix, pests, and how to choose a plant that will actually thrive in your flat.
- 375 guides
- Written for HK humidity & small flats
- Free WhatsApp plant advice
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Variegation Loss and All-White Leaves: What Can You Change?
Distinguish a single leaf’s pattern from persistent reversion or all-white growth. Understand what better ligh…
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Buying Monstera Cuttings: Check Nodes, Buds and Roots
Look beyond variegated leaves. Check stem nodes, viable growth points,…
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Acclimating Velvet-Leaf Anthuriums to a Hong Kong Home
Plan velvet-leaf Anthurium acclimation around previous growing conditi…
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Houseplant Care While You Travel: A 7–14-Day Plan
Plan plant care before a one- or two-week trip. Test watering devices,…
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Is Hong Kong Tap Water Suitable for Houseplants?
Understand soft water, chlorine, fluoride and leaf-tip damage. Compare…
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Fungus Gnats or Fruit Flies? Identification and Control
Identify small flies around houseplants, trace their breeding source a…
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Yellow Leaves Are Not Always Thirst
Use leaf age, symptom patterns and root-zone evidence to investigate y…
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PLANT CARE
Plant care guides
Genus-by-genus care: light, watering, potting mix and common problems in Hong Kong homes.
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Plants our readers take home
Best sellers that are in stock right now — live prices, delivery or Causeway Bay pickup.
Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor'
Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor'
from HK$88.00
In stock · store pickup
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PLANT 101
Plant 101 & lab notes
Fundamentals first — roots, soil, light, humidity and propagation, explained step by step.
SHOP SMART
Choosing the right plant
How to pick a healthy plant, avoid common buying mistakes and match plants to your space.
HK HOMES
Hong Kong plant living
Small flats, humid summers, north-facing windows — plant ideas that fit how Hong Kong actually lives.
FREE PLANT ADVICE
Send us a photo before you change anything
WhatsApp a photo of the plant and your window light. Our Causeway Bay team will suggest care steps or plants that suit your space.
STORE · CAUSEWAY BAY
4/F, 39 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay
Daily 12:30–8:00pm · ~3 min walk from Times Square
Map & directionsJournal FAQ
Who writes the Plantjai journal?
The Plantjai team at our Causeway Bay plant store. Articles are based on the plants we keep and sell, and on common questions from Hong Kong customers.
Can I ask about my own plant after reading?
Yes. Send a photo of the plant and your window light on WhatsApp and we will suggest what to check or change.
Where can I buy the plants mentioned in the guides?
In-stock plants are listed in the Plantjai online shop, and you can also see them at our store at 4/F, 39 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, open daily 12:30–8:00pm.