Small Cat Grove

Nestled among herbs, flowers, and a few curious cats, Small Cat Grove is a place for those who love growing, making, and living a little closer to the earth. Here you'll find simple plant care guides, cozy recipes, gardening tips, and traditional homestead skills from baking fresh sourdough bread and crafting homemade cheeses to infusing oils, preserving herbs, and exploring the art of winemaking. Whether you're nurturing your first rosemary plant, searching for a new bread recipe, learning how to make cheese at home, or looking for handcrafted goods made with care, you're welcome here. Small Cat Grove celebrates slow living, creativity, and the joy of making things yourself. We believe that a handful of herbs from the garden, a loaf of warm bread from the oven, and a little time spent learning a new skill can make everyday life feel magical.

Small Cat Grove Plants

Lucky Bamboo

Lucky Bamboo brings a calming, peaceful presence into your home with its smooth green stems and elegant form. Whether grown in water or soil, it’s an easy-care plant that adds a touch of serenity to desks, shelves, and small indoor corners.

Light & Temperature:

Place Lucky Bamboo in bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh sun, which can scorch the leaves. It grows well in warm indoor temperatures between 65–85°F and adapts beautifully to low-light spaces.

Watering:

If grown in water:

  • Keep the roots submerged at all times.
  • Change the water every 7–10 days.
  • Use distilled or filtered water if your tap water has high chlorine, as Lucky Bamboo is sensitive to chemicals.

If grown in soil:

  • Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
  • Keep the mix lightly moist but never soggy.

Feeding:

Use a very diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer once every 6–8 weeks. Lucky Bamboo is sensitive — less is more.

Repotting Tips:

If in water, simply refresh the stones and container when needed.
If in soil, repot every 1–2 years into a slightly larger pot with well-draining mix. Avoid burying the stems deeper than before.

Pruning & Shaping:

Trim yellowing leaves and cut back leggy stems to encourage new shoots. Lucky Bamboo can also be braided or spiraled with careful shaping over time.

Fun Fact:
Despite its name, Lucky Bamboo isn’t actually bamboo — it’s a type of Dracaena, known for symbolizing good fortune, harmony, and growth.