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Anthurium Regale
Welcome to our guide to anthurium regale care and propagation, we cover all you need to know.. Anthurium Regale Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly in colder months and twice weekly in warmer. Water if top 25% is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in the summer. Soil: Well draining mix with perlite . Humidity: 70%. Temperature: 18°C-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Fungus issues and overwatering. Introduction Welcome to our guide to the anthurium regale, a beautiful, big-leaved anthurium. They are known for their large size and amazing veins. They are a…
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Alocasia Cuprea Care
Welcome to our guide to alocasia cuprea care and propagation. They key is to keep it in a good chunky medium, keep it humid and don’t overwater it. We cover all you need to know… Alocasia Cuprea Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when the top 40% of soil is dry, check it weekly. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed once a month in summer. Soil: A mix of potting compost, perlite, orchid bark. Humidity: 60%-80%. Temperature: 18-25ºC (64-77ºF). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leaf crisping and browning due to low humidity or underwatering. Introduction…
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Philodendron Mayoi
Welcome to our guide to Philodendron Mayoi care and propagation. The key to philodendron mayoi care is to keep them humid and don’t over water them…. Philodendron Mayoi Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil with your finger, only water if top half is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed every 3 weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: A mix of perlite, potting compost and orchid bark. 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: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The philodendron mayoi is known for it architectural split-leaves. We cover all you…
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Can Snake Plants Live Outside?
Introduction Can snake plants live outside? Welcome to our concise guide covering all you need to know about snake plants (aka dracaena trifasciata) living and thriving outdoors. Can Snake Plant Survive Winter Outside? Snake plants can live out doors as long as it does not get down to freezing. You’ll need to bring them indoors when temperatures drop that low. I have known mine to survive some freezing temperatures as a one off but not for more than a few days. The bigger the plants, the better they can survive colder temperatures, and if they do get damaged the chance of them growing back is increased the larger they are.…
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Philodendron Soil
Introduction Welcome to our guide to make or buying a philodendron soil mix… Philodendrons like a loose, airy and well draining soil mix, they can get root rot easily and do not want to get waterlogged. Using a standard mix is not ideal for them but the good news is that it is easy to mix your own. They want the soil to be rich enough in organic matter, but what also they want a chunky mix to allow air roots. It’s really important too that the mix is well draining to avoid that common issues of root rot by giving them a soil that does not hold on to…
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Caladium Frog In A Blender
We run down everything you need to know about caladium frog in a blender care. The key is to keep the soil moist and maintain humidity. Caladium Frog In A Blender Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Some direct is ok early and late in the day. Watering needs: Keep damp but not soaking wet, check regularly. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer weekly in Spring and Summer. Soil: Standard potting mix plus 20% perlite. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 15-25°C (59-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Caladium ‘Frog in a Blender’ Common issues: Dying back in winter. Introduction Welcome to our guide to the ridiculously…
