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Philodendron Patriciae Care
The key to philodendron patriciae care is to not overwater it, we cover all you need to know about care and propagation… Philodendron Patriciae Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 50% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining potting mix. Humidity: 70%. Temperature: 15-32°C (59-90°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering, pests. Introduction The philodendron patriciae is known for it’s long elongated wrinkly leaves. This is a really rare plant that goes for a lot of money due to the demand for…
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Philodendron Mexicanum Care
Welcome to our guide to philodendron mexicanum care and propagation. The main key to caring for this plant is to not let it sit in wet soil… Philodendron Mexicanum Care Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight, but no direct. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if soil is mostly dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining and rich potting mix. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 18-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Root rot, pests on leaves. Introduction The philodendron mexicanum is a climbing philodendron with long arrow-head shaped leaves that start off light green in color…
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Monstera Acacoyaguensis
This green, semi-leathery, glossy Monstera Acacoyaguensis develops huge leaves with a gorgeous array of fenestrations, we cover all you need to know about care and propagation.. Monstera Acacoyaguensis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check it once a week and water it if the top 25% of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining mix with perlite. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 21-27°C (70-80°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Adansonii Acacoyaguensis. Common issues: Over and under watering. Introduction The Monstera Acacoyaguensis sports magnificently fenestrated green foliage. The leaves can reach…
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Anthurium Scherzerianum
Welcome to our guide to Anthurium Scherzerianum care and propagation, all you need to know to get the best out of this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity needs. Anthurium Scherzerianum Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil each week and let them almost dry out before watering again. Fertilizer: A high phosphorous fertilizer every 3 or 4 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: Mix of orchid bark, perlite and normal compost (Anthurium Soil). Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 18°C-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Flamingo flowers. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The Anthurium Scherzerianum is known…
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Anthurium Forgetii Care
We run down everything to you need to know about anthurium forgetii care. They key to caring for the forgetii is moist soil but not dry or soggy, and high humidity. Anthurium Forgetii Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. No direct. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 25% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A well-diluted high nitrogen fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of orchid bark, perlite and compost. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18°C-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Humidity issues like browning or crisping of the leaves. Introduction The anthurium forgetii, natively from Colombia,…
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer
Welcome to our guide to alocasia tiny dancer care and propagation. The key to caring for an alocasia tiny dancer is to maintain a high humidity level and not over water it…. Alocasia Tiny Dancer Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if top 25% 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: 60-70%. Temperature: 18-25ºC (64-77ºF). Where to buy: Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Crisping due to lack of humidity, pests on leaves. Introduction A thin stemmed, tiny leaved, delicate alocasia, the…
