Check the evidence
Sources & corrections.
Readers should be able to trace plant-care and pet-safety claims to the original reference and tell us when something needs attention.
Our preferred source types
For houseplant guidance, we prioritise university extension services, botanical and horticultural institutions, official plant-care instructions, and animal-safety resources. We use product manuals for fixture specifications and follow the label when discussing fertilisers or pest-control products. We do not treat a social post or a store description as sufficient evidence for a safety claim.
Key reference library
- University of Minnesota Extension: Lighting for indoor plants — indoor light categories and supplemental lighting.
- ASPCA: Toxic and non-toxic plants — check the scientific name for pet-safety information.
- Royal Horticultural Society: Houseplants — additional horticultural reference material.
How we use sources
We aim to link to the evidence behind a claim, and to make clear when advice varies by species, cultivar, season, pot, soil, and room conditions. Readers should check publication dates and current manufacturer instructions. A general guide does not replace local expert advice for a serious plant-health or pest issue.
Request a correction
Include the article URL, the sentence or recommendation in question, and a link or citation to supporting evidence. The monitored contact inbox is not configured yet. Add it to site.config.mjs before launch so readers can send correction requests.
First-hand observations
Articles should not claim a plant, product, or measurement was personally tested unless that work has actually been done and documented. We will distinguish general guidance from room measurements, original photographs, and reported first-hand observations.