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Whale Fin Plant – Sansevieria Masoniana – Dracaena Masoniana Care
Welcome to our care guide to the Whale Fin Plant… Whale Fin Plant Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, only water is soil completely dry. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent fertilizer in the summer. Soil: Cactus and succulent potting mix. Humidity: They do not need extra humidity. Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Sansevieria masoniana. Dracaena masoniana. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The whale fin plant is known for it’s big fin-like appearance. They used to be know as sansevieria masoniana, but it’s scientific name is now dracaena masoniana, as…
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Rhaphidophora Decursiva Care
Welcome to our guide to rhaphidophora decursiva care and propagation… Rhaphidophora Decursiva Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly with your finger, water if top half of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced plant feed every 3 or 4 weeks in summer. Soil: A well draining, compost with added perlite. Humidity: 50-60% Temperature: 20°C-30°C (50°F-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot and leaf yellowing from over watering. Introduction The rhaphidophora decursiva is a heavily fenestrated rare houseplant, which grows in the wild in China, but can easily be grown in almost any home. See also: Rhaphidophora…
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Syngonium Rayii
Welcome to our guide to Syngonium Rayii care , it is an easy to look after plant, we cover all you need to know… Syngonium Rayii Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check once a week in winter, twice in summer, water if top 40% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A diluted balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix with added perlite. Humidity: 40-60%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy.. Common issues: Leaf crisping or drooping from underwatering. Introduction The syngonium rayii aka the velvet syngonium is a green velvet-leaved arrowhead…
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Caladium Plant Care
Welcome to our caladium care guide… Caladiums are stunning plants that require a lot of light to keep those leaves vibrant and some seasonal care to look after their bulbs…. Caladium Plant Care Summary Light needs: Indirect sunlight with a little bit of direct sunlight too. Watering needs: Caladiums like the soil wet but not to stand in water. So keep the soil damp with regular watering. Fertilizer: Feed weekly in Spring and Summer using a balanced plant feed. Soil: Well draining, nutrient rich potting compost. Humidity: Higher end of household humidity. Temperature: 20°C or 70°F is ideal. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy.…
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Senecio Vitalis
Welcome to our guide to Senecio Vitalis care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. Senecio Vitalis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent feed every 2 or 3 weeks in the summer months. Soil: A succulent soil mix. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 16-26°C (61-79°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Blue chalk fingers, mermaids tail. Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Senecio Vitalis aka ‘blue chalk fingers’ aka ‘mermaids tail’ is a beautiful…
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Begonia Maculata
Welcome to our guide to begonia maculata care. In general a begonia maculata needs bright indirect sunlight, likes normal household temperatures, well draining soil, lots of humidity, and careful watering to keep them wet buy not soaked. They also like to be root bound. Begonia Maculata Care Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight, is ideal, but they’ll tolerate medium light areas too. Watering needs: Keep them moist. Check the soil twice a week and water it if the top layer (an inch or so) is dry. Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Well-draining potting compost with plenty of organic matter and added perlite for…
