The New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family

Name: The New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (2892 reviews)
Author: Darryl Cheng

by Darryl Cheng

Nonfiction Self Help

4.7 (2,892)

4.7 stars from 2,892 reviews. Top 71% of Nonfiction books we track.

$2.99KU82% off peak

Last checked: May 22, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You've kept houseplants alive before but want to understand the why behind watering and feeding, not just follow a schedule.
You follow plant accounts on Instagram and want practical advice from someone who knows their science, not just aesthetics.
You're tired of killing plants and ready to approach indoor gardening like a skill you can actually learn and master.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a quick reference guide with plant-by-plant care sheets. This book is about principles, not checklists.
You prefer ornamental gardening or outdoor growing. This is entirely focused on indoor houseplants.
You're looking for rare plant hunting tips or how to propagate for profit. The focus here is on helping what you have thrive.

About this book

Darryl Cheng, creator of the Instagram account House Plant Journal, presents a photographed guide to indoor gardening that combines scientific understanding with practical care techniques. The book teaches readers how to understand what plants need and create suitable indoor environments with appropriate light, water, and nutrients. Rather than following rigid species-specific rules, Cheng encourages indoor gardeners to become active, confident growers who rely on observation and insight. This approach fosters a deeper connection between plant owners and their plants through appreciation of nature. The New Plant Parent covers foundational topics including lighting, watering, fertilizing, containers, and plant species recommendations. Cheng's accessible writing style, personal anecdotes, and photographs reflect the approach that has made his Instagram account a source of advice and inspiration for over half a million indoor gardeners.

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$2.51 – $16.52

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 82% off peak. Price has dropped 36 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 53 days. Typically stays discounted for 2 days.

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Currently around #99K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 62% recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,892 reviews

Gaining approximately 5 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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