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Philodendron Red Congo
The philodendron red congo is an easy to care for pretty philodendron, in this care guide we detail how to get the best out of your plant… Philodendron Red Congo Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let the top 50% of soil dry out before watering again, check once a week. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A really well draining potting mix. Humidity: 40-60%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from from overwatering. Introduction The philodendron red congo aka the congo rojo is a really easy to care for…
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Philodendron Nangaritense
Welcome to our philodendron nangaritense care and propagation guide, we run down all you need to know… Philodendron Nangaritense Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly, and water if top 50% is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining and rich soil. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 18-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Root rot from over watering. Introduction The philodendron nangaritense is a spectacular philodendron, similar to a gloriousum with it’s big delicately pretty glossy leaves with a rich red petiole with small lumps. See also:…
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Peperomia Serpens
Welcome to our guide to peperomia serpens care. We cover all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. Peperomia Serpens Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in the summer. Soil: Add 20% perlite to a normal potting compost. Humidity: 50% and above. Temperature: 18-24°C (65-75°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction The peperomia serpens is a beautiful small leaved, vining peperomia, known for it’s abundant heart-shaped leaves, in the wild it…
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Pink Lady Peperomia
Pink lady peperomia is all about keeping it well drained and avoiding overwatering… Pink Lady Peperomia Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let the top 60% of soil dry out before watering again. Check once a week. Fertilizer: A balanced feed in the spring and summer. Soil: Standard potting compost with added 10% perlite. Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature: 16-27°C (61-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction The pink lady peperomia is a cute little peperomia, popular for its pink coloring along the edge of some of its leaves. The main thing to take note of with any…
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Peperomia Care
In general peperomia care is easy to care as they are unfussy tropical house plants, they like the humidity and heat of most households, just give them plenty of indirect sunlight and water them when they dry out… Peperomia Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, no direct Watering needs: Water once a week but only if completely dry Fertilizer: Balanced feed, once a month in summer Soil: Rich, well draining Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 10°C-25°C (50°F-77°F), keep away from drafts Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Radiator plants. Common issues: Do not overwater, they are really sensitive to it and will wilt. Intro Welcome…
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Monstera Adansonii Variegated
In general the monstera adansonii variegated is easy to care for, just give them plenty of light but be careful not to burn those amazing leaves… Monstera Adansonii Variegated Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, but not in direct sunlight as this can cause the leaves to burn. Watering needs: Water once a week if top layer of soil dry. Fertilizer: Balanced feed, once a month in summer, use a well diluted feed. Soil: Rich, well draining. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Monstera Adansonii Variegated, Monstera Adansonii Variegata, Variegated Monkey Mask Monstera. Common issues: Overwatering, leaf…