Rare Houseplants
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Senecio Vitalis
Welcome to our guide to Senecio Vitalis care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. Senecio Vitalis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent feed every 2 or 3 weeks in the summer months. Soil: A succulent soil mix. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 16-26°C (61-79°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Blue chalk fingers, mermaids tail. Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Senecio Vitalis aka ‘blue chalk fingers’ aka ‘mermaids tail’ is a beautiful…
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Begonia Maculata
Welcome to our guide to begonia maculata care. In general a begonia maculata needs bright indirect sunlight, likes normal household temperatures, well draining soil, lots of humidity, and careful watering to keep them wet buy not soaked. They also like to be root bound. Begonia Maculata Care Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight, is ideal, but they’ll tolerate medium light areas too. Watering needs: Keep them moist. Check the soil twice a week and water it if the top layer (an inch or so) is dry. Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Well-draining potting compost with plenty of organic matter and added perlite for…
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Philodendron Cream Splash
Welcome to our guide to philodendron cream splash care… Philodendron Cream Splash Summary Light needs: Low to bright indirect sunlight Watering needs: Water if top 40% of soil is dry, check once a week. Fertilizer: Balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A well draining compost. Humidity: 50-60%. Temperature: 18°C-27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leggy stems and fading variegation due to low light. Introduction The philodendron cream splash is a variegated philodendron hederaceum, like the philodendron brasil, but with a green and creamy white variegation. This is a low maintenance dream plant! See also: Philodendron Micans…
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Philodendron Sodiroi
Welcome to our philodendron sodiroi care guide. The sodiroi is an amazing plant, we run down all you need to know… Philodendron Sodiroi Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water if top 50% of soil is dry, check once a week. Fertilizer: A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A really well draining potting mix with added perlite. Humidity: 50%-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Under and over watering. Introduction The philodendron sodiroi is an impressive beast of a plant! Known for it’s big, stunning ribbed, heart shaped leaves. It…
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Philodendron Panduriforme
Welcome to our guide to the philodendron panduriforme care. We cover care and propagation… Philodendron Panduriforme Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the soil weekly, and water them if the top half of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer monthly in spring and summer months. Soil: A mix of orchid bark and perlite with normal potting compost. Humidity: 50% or more. Temperature: 24-29°C (75-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Wolf’s Head Philodendron Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Philodendron Panduriforme is known for it’s beautifully shaped, lobed leaves that are almost dagger-like. It is quite a…
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Philodendron White Knight
So you’ve got the beautifully white variegated Philodendron White Knight and need some care tips!? Look no further, here’s our no-nonsense guide… Philodendron White Knight Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when the top inch or 2cm is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced liquid feed once a month in spring and summer. Soil: Rich, well draining potting compost. Humidity: 50%. Temperature: 18°C to 27°C (64-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leaf burn. Over watering. Introduction So you want really stunning white and green variegated plant that is fairly easy to look after? Look no further than Philodendron White Knight.…
