30 | Plant Care

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Plant Care"

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SEWT Team
September 21, 2025

There’s an advanced English lesson waiting for you

Learning how to talk about “plant care” is a great topic for you, an ESL learner, because it teaches you useful vocabulary for daily life, hobbies, and even small talk. Whether you’re growing herbs in your kitchen or taking care of houseplants, knowing how to describe care routines in English helps you ask questions, follow instructions, and share your green-thumb journey with others. Today’s vocabulary will help you feel more confident talking about plants and how to care for them. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Water (Verb / Noun): To give a plant the moisture it needs to grow.

  2. Sunlight (Noun): Light from the sun, needed by most plants to grow.

  3. Soil (Noun): The dirt or earth in which a plant grows.

  4. Pot (Noun): A container, often made of plastic or clay, used to hold a plant.

  5. Prune (Verb): To cut off dead or overgrown parts of a plant to help it grow better.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Water

    • Don’t forget to water the plants twice a week.

    • Too much water can harm certain plants.

    • I watered the flowers this morning.

  2. Sunlight

    • This plant needs lots of sunlight to stay healthy.

    • Place the pot near the window for more sunlight.

    • Not enough sunlight can cause the leaves to droop.

  3. Soil

    • Use fresh soil when repotting a plant.

    • The soil should be moist but not too wet.

    • This type of soil is perfect for indoor plants.

  4. Pot

    • I bought a new pot for my cactus.

    • The pot is too small—this plant needs more space.

    • Make sure the pot has drainage holes.

  5. Prune

    • I need to prune the dead leaves from my fern.

    • Regular pruning helps keep the plant healthy.

    • She carefully pruned the rose bush last weekend.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

To take care of your plants, make sure they have enough sunlight, the right type of soil, and a pot with good drainage. Don’t forget to water them regularly, but not too much! You should also prune dead or dry parts to help your plant grow strong and stay healthy.