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Anthurium Soil
Introduction We’ll run through all you need to know to about anthuriums soil, whether mixing your own or buying the right soil mix for your anthuriums. In general they like a loose, light, course and well draining soil based mix. You want to try to replicate their natural environment as much as possible, they are epiphytic or hemiepiphytic (they grow on on trees and root in their bark at least for part of their life cycle), so they do not want to sit heavy wet soil, but a light and loose and chunky growing medium that allows air to the roots is essential, and preferably has plenty of composting organic…
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Rhaphidophora Foraminifera Care
We run down all you need to know about rhaphidophora foraminifera care, it is a fairly straight forward to care, just give it a chunky and airy soil and avoid over watering. Rhaphidophora Foraminifera Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the plant every week, water it if the top 50% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once every 3 or 4 weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix. Humidity: 50%-70%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot from over watering. Introduction Occurring naturally in Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra, the…
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Philodendron Gabby
All you need to know about philodendron gabby care and propagation. The key is to give them lots of indirect sun, but not direct and make sure the soil does not get too soggy… Philodendron Gabby Summary Light needs: Low light to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when top 40% of soil is dry, check weekly. Fertilizer: A well-diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining compost. Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: 20°C-27°C (70-80°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leaf crisping due to underwatering / too much sun. Fading variegation due to low light. Introduction The…
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Hoya Gracilis (Hoya Memoria)
Welcome to our guide to the Hoya Gracilis, covering care and propagation. The key is to let the soil dry out before watering it and keep it in a chunky orchid-bark based mix, and give it plenty of light to encourage blooming... Hoya Gracilis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water it if the soil is totally dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of cactus compost, orchid bark and perlite is ideal. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-35°C (59-95°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Hoya Memoria. Common issues: Overwatering.…
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Alocasia Stingray
Welcome to our alocasia stingray care and propagation guide, we run down all you need to know. They key is to keep it humid and the soil moist and it should grow well. Alocasia Stingray Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly and and water it if top 25% of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of 80% normal potting mix and 20% perlite. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Crisping due to lack of humidity. Introduction The alocasia…
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Variegated Syngonium
All you need to know to get your variegated syngonium to flourish and encourage it’s variegation… Variegated Syngonium Summary Light needs: Bright and medium indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water if top 40% or more of soil is dry, check once a week. Fertilizer: A balanced feed, well diluted, once a month in summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix. Humidity: 40-60%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Variegated parts of leaves burning from direct sun. Introduction The variegated syngonium is a stunning white and green arrowhead plant that is really quick growing and easy to care for. See also:…
