Chas | Ambassador | ScottsMiracle-Gro US

Say Hello to Chas

If you’ve spent any time on plant TikTok or Instagram, you may already know Chas. She’s a seasoned plant parent, a proud pet parent to nine animals, and someone who knows how to curate a welcoming home environment.

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About Chas & her approach

How would you describe your plant-care style (practical, intuitive, structured, experimental)?

My plant-care style is intuitive and realistic. I pay attention to what’s actually working in my home instead of following strict rules, and I adjust as my plants and pets show me what they need. It’s less about perfection and more about consistency.

What’s your general philosophy for creating a home that feels welcoming, lived-in, and full of life?

I like spaces that feel lived in, not overly styled. If plants, pets, and everyday life are clearly happening there, that’s when a home feels good to me!

Living with plants and pets

What are your best tips for maintaining a thriving indoor garden in a pet-filled home?

Plant placement is everything. I choose sturdy plants, use shelves and wall space when needed, and accept that a little trial and error is part of it when you have curious animals.

What's one lesson you've learned about balancing plants and pets that you wish you knew earlier?

Not every plant needs to be within reach or part of the main space. Once I stopped forcing plants into places that didn't work, everything felt easier.

Home & Styling

How do you incorporate plants into your home in a way that feels intentional without feeling overly “styled”?

I don’t really “style” my plants intentionally. I put plants where the light is good and where I’ll remember to water them, and somehow it always ends up looking more natural that way.

Everyday plant care

What parts of plant care do you find most satisfying or rewarding?

Seeing new growth! Especially on plants that are a little more dramatic, like fiddle leaf figs. When something that’s been struggling suddenly pushes out a new leaf, it feels like a small win!

When life gets busy, what are your “must-do” basics for keeping indoor plants healthy?

Honestly, just making sure they’re watered. Everything else can wait if it has to, and I’ve definitely had moments where things like mites went longer than I’d like to admit. Watering is the one non-negotiable that keeps things from going downhill fast.

Partnership & product

What made this Miracle-Gro partnership feel like a natural fit for your audience and your home life?

My audience values realistic home care, especially in pet-filled spaces, and Miracle-Gro fits seamlessly into that. It supports the kind of low-effort, high-impact routines I already use and talk about daily.

How does Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food support your routine—when and how do you typically use it?

I love that it’s quick and foolproof. It fits right into my regular watering routine, which makes staying consistent easy, even when life feels chaotic (which is most of the time when you have 9 pets!)

Seasonal connection

What does spring represent for you, personally or at home?

Spring always reminds me that just because things slow down doesn’t mean nothing is happening. After months of quieter growth, seeing plants start to push out new leaves feels really grounding and reassuring. It’s a good reminder to be patient, both with my home and with myself.

Is there a plant you’re especially enjoying right now—or one you’re hoping to help thrive this season?

I’m really proud of my rattlesnake plant. It was the very first plant I ever got years ago, and it’s still doing so well, even through winter. I’m excited to replant it this spring and hopefully watch it grow even more.