There are thousands of species of tropical plants but most require similar care. Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade is ideal for the majority of tropical house plants. Avoid exposure to direct sun, especially during the summer months. Water: Water regularly from spring to autumn allowing the top soil to dry slightly in between waterings. Water more sparingly during…
Cissus (tapestry vine), Rhoicissus (grape ivy), Tetrastigma Light: Place your vine in a brightly lit location away from direct sunlight. Grape Ivy and Tapestry vines can tolerate partial shade. Water: Water thoroughly from spring to autumn letting the top 1-2 inches of soil dry out in between waterings. Do not let the soil dry out completely. Water more sparingly in…
Light: Requires bright, full of filtered sunlight, acclimate slowly to full, direct sunlight. Yuccas thrive in full sunlight so they’re perfect for that west-facing window. Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, the top 1/3 of soil should dry out before watering. Do not let the plant stand in excess water. Yucca are highly sensitive to becoming waterlogged. Temperature:…
ZZ plant Light: Place your ZZ plant in a moderate to bright location avoiding direct afternoon sun in summer. They are also quite tolerant of low levels of light. Water: The Zamioculcas plant is much like a cactus when it comes to watering. They are drought-tolerant plants so it is best to let the top 2-3 inches of soil to…
Aphelandra Light: Place in a location with bright indirect light, avoiding direct sunlight. Water: It’s important to keep the soil moist to the touch, and not waterlogged or too dry. It’s advisable to use luke warm soft water (not hard water). Reduce watering slightly in winter. Temperature/Humidity: Temperatures from 60-75 ºF (15-23 ºC) are ideal and no lower than 55…