• Peace Lily Care
    Plant Care

    Peace Lily Care

    The key to peace lily care is to be careful of root rot as they like to be kept moist, but waterlogging can lead to rot… Peace Lily Care Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight o get them to flower. Watering needs: Keep the soil moist, and water when the top layer is dry. Check the soil weekly. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer, but diluted with twice as much water as normal. Soil: Rich, peat-based potting compost with organic matter. Humidity: 50-60%, they like to be humid, mist them if a few times a week. Temperature: 18-27°C (65-80°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other…

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  • Croton Plant Care
    Plant Care

    Croton Plant Care

    Welcome to our guide to croton plant care. In general crotons like plenty of bright light, not to dry out and a little bit of extra humidity… Croton Plant Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only let the top few centimeters (or inch) dry out. Do not let them dry out totally between waterings. Fertilizer: Use a low nitrogen fertilizer once a month in summer. Soil: Rich, well draining Humidity: High end of normal household humidity – mist them 2 or 3 times a week. Temperature: 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), avoid drafts in the winter. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops…

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  • Rubber Plant Care
    Plant Care

    Rubber Plant Care

    Welcome to our guide to rubber plant care and propagation. Rubber plants are really easy to care for and won’t take much effort to keep vibrant and healthy… Rubber Plant Care Summary Light needs: From medium to bright. Watering needs: Let the top layer dry out before watering again. Fertilizer: Feed a balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining peat based potting compost Humidity: Will be fine in most households without the need for extra humidity or misting. Temperature: 15ºC-25ºC (59ºF-77ºF). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Rubber fig, rubber tree, ficus elastica Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction Welcome…

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  • Dischidia Nummularia
    Plant Care

    Dischidia Nummularia

    Dischidia Nummularia is a bit of a tricky one, the key to care for it is to remember it grows on trees in the wild and not in soil, it does not like normal potting compost or be water logged at all… Dischidia Nummularia Care Summary Light needs: They like dappled filtered sunlight. Indirect sunlight is ok with some direct in the morning or afternoon. Watering needs: Water them once a week. Fertilizer: Not necessary. Soil: Use an orchid bark mix. Humidity: 60% or more. They like to be humid. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F) Don’t let these plants get down to below 5°C as cold can damage them. Where to buy: Try…

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  • Pilea Peperomioides Care
    Pilea,  Plant Care

    Pilea Peperomioides Care

    Welcome to our pilea peperomioides care guide. In general pilea like indirect sunlight, and to be allowed to dry out between waterings, they can get root rot easily if overwatered… Pilea Peperomioides Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight Watering needs: Water once a week if dry. It must dry out fully between watering. Fertilizer: Balanced feed, diluted with twice as much water, once a month in spring summer. Soil: Rich, well draining Humidity: Normal household humidity. You can mist them once or twice a week if you like. Temperature: Keep away from cold drafts. 15-30°C (59-86°F) in day, 5°C (41°F) at night. Where to buy: Try our list of…

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  • Philodendron Cream Splash
    Philodendron,  Plant Care,  Rare Houseplants

    Philodendron Cream Splash

    Welcome to our guide to philodendron cream splash care… Philodendron Cream Splash Summary Light needs: Low to bright indirect sunlight Watering needs: Water if top 40% of soil is dry, check once a week. Fertilizer: Balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining compost. Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: 18°C-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leggy stems and fading variegation due to low light. Introduction The philodendron cream splash is a variegated philodendron hederaceum, like the philodendron brasil, but with a green and creamy white variegation. This is a low maintenance dream plant! See also: Philodendron Micans…

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