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Hoya Elliptica
Welcome to our guide to Hoya Elliptica care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. The key is to let the soil dry out before watering it again. Hoya Elliptica Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, make sure soil is 100% dry before watering again. Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed every month in spring and summer, a high phosphorous one when flowering. Soil: A mix of soil, perlite and orchid bark (Hoya Soil). Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-28°C (59-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The…
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Anthurium Magnificum
Welcome to our guide to the Anthurium Magnificum care and propagation. The key to caring for your magnificum is moist soil, high humidity, and bright indirect sunlight. Anthurium Magnificum Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect light. Watering needs: Water when the top layer of soil (1 inch or 2 cm) is dry. Check it at twice a week. Fertilizer: Feed once a month in summer, with a well-diluted high in nitrogen fertilizer. Soil: A rich but well draining compost, with added sand and perlite. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Pest on the leaves.…
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Syngonium Grey Ghost Care
The key to syngonium grey ghost care is to up the humidity and keep it in well drained soil… Syngonium Grey Ghost Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top half of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month 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: Crisping or leaf browning due to lack of humidity. Introduction The syngonium grey ghost aka the syngonium green splash is a beautifully, dark green and gray mottled…
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Philodendron Splendid (aka Philodendron Verrucosum x Melanochrysum)
Philodendron Splendid is, well, rather splendid! The great news is that it is a relatively easy to care for plant as long as you keep it humid and look out for a few issues…. Philodendron Splendid Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when top half of the soil dry, check once a week. Fertilizer: High nitrogen feed once a month in summer. Soil: A loose, rich and well-draining soil. Humidity: 60% Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering, fungal issues on leaves. Introduction The philodendron splendid is a hybrid plant that…
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Philodendron Deja Vu
In this guide to philodendron deja vu care and propagation we run down how to get the best out of this funky foliaged philodendron. The key to philodendron deja vu is medium indirect sunlight and do not over it it, the roots hate soggy soil. Philodendron Deja Vu Summary Light needs: Medium indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when top 50% is dry, check it once a week. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Well draining, rich. Humidity: 50%-60%. Temperature: 15-27°C (approx. 60-80°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot and yellowing due to overwatering. Introduction The philodendron deja…
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Jewel Orchid Macodes Petola
Welcome to our care guide to the Jewel Orchid Macodes Petola, covering all you need to know about care and propagation. The key is to keep the soil moist but not wet and keep the humidity high. Jewel Orchid Macodes Petola Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when top 25% of soil is dry, check twice a week. Fertilizer: A well diluted, high in nitrogen feed monthly in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of equal parts orchid bark, potting compost and perlite. Humidity: 50-70%. Temperature: 18-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Macodes Petola. Common issues: Root…
