What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant’s advice on how to make Britton grow? (5,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WATER (synonym="WATER") + FERN (synonym="which also is the first name of Fern Britton, English television presenter and author") = WATERFERN The answer is WATERFERN.

Plant’s advice on how to make Britton grow? (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29559 | 15 Down | 2024-12-06 flower

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