Reader FAQ
Straight answers about CloverBear's scope, research, corrections, advertising, and plant-care guidance.
Who is CloverBear for?
CloverBear is written for beginner and intermediate houseplant owners who want practical methods rather than rigid schedules. The site focuses on indoor watering, light, soil, repotting, humidity, pet safety, propagation, feeding, and seasonal care.
Does CloverBear sell plants or products?
No. CloverBear is an independent informational publication and is not a plant nursery or online store. Current guides do not contain affiliate links, paid product reviews, or a checkout service.
How is the guidance researched?
The editorial team checks care claims against horticultural extension material, established grower references, original research where relevant, and authoritative safety databases. The Fact-Checking Policy explains the checks used for toxicity, scientific claims, timelines, and specific numbers.
Are CloverBear articles written by a qualified veterinarian or horticulturist?
No such credential is claimed. Articles are published under the CloverBear Editorial Team byline, and the site clearly identifies the limits of its educational role. Suspected plant poisoning requires a veterinarian or animal poison-control service, and complex physical plant problems may require a qualified local horticultural professional.
How do I report an error?
Email hello@cloverbear.com with the article title or URL, the specific statement in question, and a reliable supporting source when possible. Reports are assessed under the published Corrections Policy.
Why do watering recommendations use ranges instead of exact schedules?
A pot dries according to light, temperature, humidity, plant size, root condition, pot material, soil structure, and season. An exact universal schedule would be misleading, so the guides teach readers how to check the plant and soil before acting.
How is pet-safety information handled?
Plant identity and toxicity claims are treated as higher-stakes information and cross-checked against authoritative animal-safety references. A non-toxic classification does not mean a plant is edible, and any symptomatic animal or suspected ingestion should be discussed with a veterinarian or poison-control service.
Does advertising influence articles?
No. Editorial topics and conclusions are kept separate from advertising relationships. The production site does not currently include AdSense code. If advertising is added, it must remain distinguishable from navigation and editorial content under the Advertising Disclosure and applicable Google policies.
Can I reuse CloverBear articles or illustrations?
Readers may share links and brief attributed references. Republishing substantial portions of articles or illustrations requires permission. The Terms and Conditions explain the general content-use rules.
How often are guides updated?
Guides are reviewed when a credible correction is received, a source changes materially, or an internal editorial review finds incomplete or outdated guidance. Material changes update the page's visible revision date; small formatting changes do not imply a new factual review.