A comprehensive guidebook for kids on proper houseplant care, featuring bold illustrations and engaging infographics.
Houseplants can add a touch of green to any living space, and caring for them can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. For kids interested in learning more about plant care, this comprehensive guidebook covers all the basics and more, teaching kids all about the different types of houseplants, their growth habits, and the best practices to care for them. Divided into three sections, How Not to Kill Your Plant provides all the information kids need to ensure their houseplants thrive:

Highlights include:
- A glossary of basic plant terminology (e.g., substrate, fertilizer, humidity, etc.)
- Step-by-step instructions for taking care of houseplants
- Advice on choosing the right plant
- Various problems you can expect to encounter - and ways to solve them

Images accompany the text in a fun yet logical and orderly fashion, such as this numbered list for repotting:

Plant care instructions are likewise fun yet clear and actionable, such as this one for the Cactus:
- Fertilize max. 1x per month with special fertilizer for cacti.
- In spring or summer, transplant to a terracotta pot. Do not water for 2 weeks after repotting.
- Propagate by offsets.
- It needs an airy, permeable substrate, like one with sand.

Filled with clear and concise advice, this book is much more than just a practical guide. It features fresh, modern illustrations that bring the information to life, as well as engaging infographics that make the information easy to understand and remember.
How Not to Kill Your Plant is suitable for children aged 6-9 interested in growing houseplants. Geared toward kids who love plants and want to develop a lifelong hobby of plant care, this guidebook is ideal for any young ones looking to green up their home, as well as adult readers and flower shop patrons.
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