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.
- 383 guides
- Written for HK humidity & small flats
- Free WhatsApp plant advice
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Mounting a staghorn fern without crushing the growing point
Identify shield fronds, fertile fronds and the root mass before mounting, then plan gentle fastening, drainage…
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A long bare hoya vine: new growth, dead stem or old flower spur?
Decide whether to keep, train or prune a bare hoya stem, and learn to …
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At the top of the moss pole: extend, replace or prune?
Choose between extending a rooted moss pole, adding support or pruning…
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Using a pot without drainage: a practical cachepot routine
Keep a decorative outer pot while maintaining drainage, with a routine…
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What does half strength mean? Reading and diluting liquid fertiliser
Worked dilution examples for small watering cans, plus a clear distinc…
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Translucent blisters and corky leaf bumps: checking for oedema
Investigate watery blisters and corky marks using their development, p…
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Plant droplets or pests? Guttation, honeydew and sticky leaves
Use the location, timing and associated signs of droplets to distingui…
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PLANT CARE
Plant care guides
Genus-by-genus care: light, watering, potting mix and common problems in Hong Kong homes.
IN STORE NOW
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.