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African Milk Tree
The ultimate guide to caring for an propagating the African Milk Tree, I have a few at home, they are fairly slow growers but they are easy to care for… African Milk Tree Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Check weekly. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent fertilizer in the summer months. Soil: Cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: 40% or less. Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Euphorbia trigona, African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus, Abyssinian Euphorbia. Common issues: Overwatering and sunburn. Introduction Fun fact(!) The African…
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Philodendron White Princess
In this article we’ll run down how to get the best out of your philodendron white princess. I have lots of these at home and I propagate them for sale too, they’re a really impressive and popular plant. The key is to give it plenty of indirect sunlight and humidity but don’t overwater it... Philodendron White Princess Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check once a week and water if top 50% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in summer. Soil: Really well draining, with added perlite. Humidity: 60%-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant…
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Philodendron Paraiso Verde Care
One of my favorite plants, I have a few of these at home and I propagate them for sale too, I run down all you need to know about philodendron paraiso verde care… Philodendron Paraiso Verde Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top half of soil is dry. Fertilizer: OK not to feed but if you do, a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix with 20% perlite. Humidity: 50-70%. Temperature: 14-30°C (57-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction This plant is a…
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Ficus Shivereana Care
The key to ficus shivereana care is to keep it humid but not overwatered, and check it for pests when watering… Ficus Shivereana Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top half of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix with 10% added perlite. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 15ºC-25ºC (59ºF-77ºF). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering and leaf burn from too much sun. Introduction The ficus shivereana is a mottled mojito colored variegated rubber plant. It’s as good as it’s sounds!…
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Syngonium Mojito Care
Welcome to my syngonium mojito care for and propagate guide. I have a few of them, they are really easy to grow and prop. I run down all you need to know… Syngonium Mojito Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 50% of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: Not necessary, if you do, use a balanced fed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix with 20% perlite. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Yellow leaves due to over watering and leaf curling or crisping…
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Prayer Plant Propagation
Prayer plant propagation is as straight forward as taking node cuttings and rooting them in water. I’ve done this a lot and have a few prayer plants around my home. We cover all you need to know about calathea maranta propagation… Prayer Plant Propagation Prayer Plants, aka Marantas are striking looking plants. Water propagation is definitely the way to go for these beauties. Here is our guide to Prayer Plant Propagation. Just to be clear often Calatheas get called prayer plants, but here we are referring to Maranta, for more info on calatheas please see our Calathea Care articles. See also: Maranta Lemon Lime, Prayer Plant Propagation In Soil, Prayer…
