Last Updated: March 26, 2026
1. General Information
The information provided by The Plant Manual ("we," "us," or "our") on https://www.theplantmanual.com (the "Site") is for general informational and educational purposes only. All content on this Site is provided in good faith and is intended to help plant enthusiasts make informed decisions about plant care, propagation, troubleshooting, and gardening.
While we strive to keep the information on the Site accurate, complete, and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site for any particular purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
The Plant Manual is operated by Joakim Becker and Emilie, based in Aarhus, Denmark.
2. Not Professional Advice
The content on this Site does not constitute and should not be interpreted as professional advice of any kind. Specifically:
Not horticultural or agricultural advice: Our plant care guides, propagation tutorials, and troubleshooting articles are based on a combination of personal hands-on experience and research from horticultural institutions, scientific literature, and the broader plant care community. However, plant care outcomes depend on many variables — including your specific growing environment, climate, light exposure, soil composition, water quality, and the individual genetic health of your plant. We cannot guarantee specific results, and our content should not replace the guidance of a qualified horticulturist, botanist, or agricultural extension service when professional assessment is needed.
Not veterinary or medical advice: Certain content on this Site discusses the toxicity of plants to pets and humans. This information is provided for general awareness and educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of a licensed veterinarian, physician, or poison control professional. If you suspect that a pet or person has ingested a potentially toxic plant, do not rely on information from this or any other website — contact your veterinarian, local emergency services, or a poison control centre immediately.
Not legal or financial advice: Any references to product costs, affiliate programmes, or commercial services are informational only and do not constitute financial or legal guidance.
3. Our Editorial Standards and Research Process
Transparency about how our content is created is important to us and to the trust we want to build with our readers.
How we research: Every article published on The Plant Manual is built on a foundation of primary research. We consult peer-reviewed botanical studies, institutional horticultural resources, established plant care databases, and data published by university extension programmes. We cross-reference claims across multiple independent sources before publishing.
How we test: Where possible, we supplement our research with firsthand growing experience. We currently maintain over 20 plant species in our Aarhus apartment, and our care guides reflect real-world conditions — not greenhouse environments. When we have not personally grown a plant, we disclose this clearly in the article.
How we update: Plant science evolves. When new research or updated care data becomes available, we revise our existing articles and update the "Last Updated" date accordingly. If a reader identifies an error or outdated claim, we investigate promptly and correct the record.
Our commitment: We never fabricate credentials, invent data, or publish content that we have not thoroughly researched. We do not allow affiliate relationships, advertising partnerships, or commercial considerations to influence our editorial content, plant care recommendations, or the accuracy of our guides.
4. Advertising Disclaimer (Google AdSense)
This Site displays third-party advertisements served through the Google AdSense programme, operated by Google LLC. These advertisements are delivered using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies that collect information about your browsing behaviour to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests.
Important points about advertising on this Site:
- The Plant Manual does not directly select, endorse, or control the individual advertisements displayed on the Site. All ad placements are managed programmatically by Google AdSense and its certified advertising partners.
- The appearance of any advertisement on this Site does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of the advertised product, service, or company by The Plant Manual.
- Some advertisements may be personalised based on your browsing history. You have the right to opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
- If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will be asked for your explicit consent before any non-essential advertising cookies are placed on your device.
We encourage you to exercise caution and conduct your own research before purchasing any product or service advertised on this Site. The Plant Manual accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, quality, safety, or suitability of any third-party product or service promoted through advertising on the Site.
5. Affiliate Links Disclosure
The Plant Manual participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Programme and other third-party affiliate networks. This means that certain links within our articles, guides, and resource pages are affiliate links.
What this means for you:
- When you click an affiliate link on this Site and make a purchase on the linked retailer's website, we may earn a small commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay the same price regardless of whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the retailer directly.
- Affiliate commissions help support the ongoing costs of running The Plant Manual, including hosting, research, and content creation. They allow us to continue publishing free, high-quality plant care content.
- We only include affiliate links to products and tools that we genuinely believe add value to the reader. We never recommend a product solely because it offers a commission.
Our editorial independence:
- Affiliate relationships do not and will never influence our editorial content, our plant care recommendations, or the accuracy of any information published on this Site.
- If a product we have linked to performs poorly, receives widespread negative feedback, or is no longer recommended by credible sources, we will update or remove the link — regardless of the affiliate relationship.
- All affiliate links on this Site are disclosed in compliance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, and applicable European Union consumer transparency directives.
- Individual articles containing affiliate links will include a disclosure notice at or near the top of the page.
You are never obligated to click on or purchase through any affiliate link on this Site.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law — including the laws of Denmark and applicable European Union directives — The Plant Manual, its operators (Joakim Becker and Emilie), contributors, affiliates, and partners shall not be held liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any information published on the Site.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Loss of or damage to plants, crops, gardens, or landscaping.
- Harm to pets or animals resulting from exposure to plants discussed on the Site.
- Personal injury, allergic reactions, or health issues arising from plant handling, contact, or ingestion.
- Property damage resulting from the application of any technique or method described on the Site.
- Financial loss arising from the purchase of products linked to or advertised on the Site.
- Loss or corruption of data arising from your use of the Site.
Plant care is inherently variable, and outcomes are influenced by factors entirely beyond our control. The information on this Site is based on general research and personal experience, and it may not apply to your specific circumstances. All information is used entirely at your own risk.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Site exceed the amount you have paid to The Plant Manual for access to the Site — which, as a free resource, is zero.
7. External Links and Third-Party Content
The Site may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, products, and services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by The Plant Manual. These links are provided for your convenience, reference, and further reading only.
We do not investigate, monitor, verify, or endorse the content, accuracy, opinions, privacy practices, products, or services of any third-party websites linked from this Site. The inclusion of any external link does not imply our recommendation or approval of the linked website or its content.
If you choose to visit a third-party website through a link on this Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of that third-party website. The Plant Manual accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of, or reliance on, any information or content available on or through any third-party website.
We make reasonable efforts to link only to reputable sources. However, the content of third-party websites can change without our knowledge, and we cannot guarantee that external links will remain accurate, functional, or safe at all times. If you discover a broken or inappropriate link on our Site, please notify us at support@theplantmanual.com so we can review and update it.
8. Relationship to Other Legal Pages
This Disclaimer is one of several legal documents that govern your use of The Plant Manual. For complete information about your rights, our obligations, and how we operate, please also review:
- Terms of Service — The full terms and conditions governing your use of the Site, including advertising disclosures, intellectual property, limitation of liability, CCPA rights, and governing law.
- Privacy Policy — How we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, including your rights under the GDPR and CCPA.
- Cookie Policy — Detailed information about the types of cookies used on this Site, how to manage your cookie preferences, and your consent choices.
In the event of any conflict between this Disclaimer and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service shall prevail.
9. Changes to This Disclaimer and Contact Information
We reserve the right to update or modify this Disclaimer at any time to reflect changes in our practices, our content, applicable laws, or regulatory requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and post the revised Disclaimer on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Disclaimer or any content published on The Plant Manual, please contact us at:
The Plant Manual Operated by Joakim Becker and Emilie Aarhus, Denmark
Email: support@theplantmanual.com Website: https://www.theplantmanual.com