The Houseplant Book Everyone Is Talking About
- Jonny Balchandani
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
Why
You’re Overwatering It
by Jonny Balchandani Is Only £11.72 Right Now
For a short time something slightly ridiculous has happened.
My book You’re Overwatering It: A Plant Guru’s Guide to Houseplants has dropped from £25 to just £11.72 on Amazon.
Yes.
£11.72.
That is less than most houseplants.
Less than a takeaway.
And honestly… probably less than the amount many of us have accidentally spent killing plants while trying to figure them out.
But here’s the real story.
This isn’t just another plant book.
It’s 25 years of obsession with houseplants poured into a guide that helps people finally understand how plants actually work.
And judging by the response so far… it seems to be doing exactly that.
The #1 Best Seller in Indoor Gardening
At the time of writing this blog, the book has reached #1 Best Seller in Indoor Gardening and 4 other houseplant categories on Amazon.
That’s something I genuinely never expected when I started writing this book two years ago.
And what has been even more incredible is seeing the photos people send of the book sitting in their homes surrounded by plants.
From beginner plant parents with their first Monstera… to serious collectors with entire indoor jungles.
This Book Took Two Years to Write
Most people see the finished book.
But what they don’t see is the process behind it.
This book took two full years to write.
A lot of that writing happened before the day even started.
Early mornings.
Coffee.
Laptop open while the house was still quiet.
Writing chapters before taking the kids to school and heading to work.
Because if I was going to write a book about plants, I wanted it to be the book I wish existed when I started.
Not a rulebook.
But something that actually explains why plants behave the way they do.
What You’ll Learn Inside
You’re Overwatering It
This isn’t just a list of watering schedules.
Inside the book you’ll learn:
• Why most houseplants die from too much care, not too little
• How to actually understand light in your home
• The truth about soil mixes and living soil
• How plants grow and how photosynthesis really works
• How to rescue struggling plants
• The science behind rare plants and variegation
• How to propagate plants and grow your collection for free
• And how to build a thriving indoor jungle
Whether you have three plants or three hundred, the goal of the book is simple.
To help you understand plants instead of guessing.
The Reviews Have Been Incredible
The messages and reviews coming in since launch have genuinely blown me away.
Here are just a few things readers have said.
“Finally a plant book that explains not just what to do, but why.”
“Beautiful photography and really easy to understand.”
“This is the best indoor plant book I’ve ever read.”
“There are books about houseplants and there are books for the people who keep them. This is the latter.”
And honestly… every single review means the world.
Even the occasional grumpy one....
Looking at you Mike B.
Why the Title
You’re Overwatering It
Because if there’s one universal truth in the plant world…
It’s that most houseplants die from too much love.
Too much watering.
Too much fussing.
Too much panic.
The title is partly a joke.
But it’s also one of the most important lessons in plant care.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a plant…
Is leave it alone.
The £11.72 Deal Ends on 20 March
Right now Amazon has dropped the book from £25 to £11.72 as part of their promotion.
But the deal only runs until 20 March while promotional stock lasts.
Once that finishes the price will return to the normal retail price.
So if you’ve been thinking about picking up a copy… this is probably the moment.
Where To Buy the Book
You can grab a copy here:
Buy You’re Overwatering It on Amazon
(Current price £11.72 – normally £25)
Prime delivery is currently showing next-day delivery in the UK while stock lasts.
A Small Favour (That Helps More Than You Think)
If you already have the book and enjoyed it, there’s one small favour that helps massively.
Leaving a review on Amazon.
Reviews help Amazon recommend the book to more plant lovers.
Which means more people discovering plants… and fewer plants being accidentally drowned.
And honestly, reading the reviews has been one of the most surreal parts of this whole journey.
From My Jungle to Yours
Writing this book has been one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done.
It’s science.
It’s humour.
It’s philosophy.
And it’s everything I’ve learned from 25 years of growing plants and building jungles indoors.
If the book ends up in your home, I genuinely hope it helps you grow something incredible.
One love, tiny phone people.
Jonny xxx
The Bearded Plantaholic
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