One of the most satisfying parts of owning a plant is watching it grow, so it’s only natural to be disappointed if your houseplant has barely produced a shoot since you brought it home.

However, while there’s lots of information and advice out there about how to keep a houseplant alive (for example, by avoiding overwatering or dealing with yellow leaves), there’s less discussion about how to make your plant grow faster.

While you might not be able to do much in the winter, now’s the perfect time to take action, as we’re still in the middle of growing season when your plants have enough light and warmth to start spreading their wings (or vines).

So, what else can you do to ensure your plant gets the growth spurt it deserves? To find out more, we reached out to Dan Bruce, plant expert at Leafy Plants, and asked him to share his top tips for making a houseplant grow faster. Here’s what he had to say.

How to make a houseplant grow faster: 4 expert tips to encourage new growth