Light: Chinese money plants will do best in a bright, indirect spot in your home and can even adapt to lower light as well. Light shade may encourage darker leaves and the plant will spread out more. The stem and leaves will eventually start to grow in the direction of the sun. To prevent the plant from becoming slanted, you…
(Sarracenia) Light: Carnivorous plants should be placed in good bright light with or without direct sun, but not direct summer sun during the hottest part of the day. Water: Water regularly from spring to autumn keeping the soil constantly wet, water more sparingly in the winter. Mist the leaves regularly and try to maintain a humid atmosphere around the plant. …
Light: Place cacti and succulents in the best possible light throughout the year, a south-facing window would be ideal. Continuous hot afternoon sun in summer months can cause discolouration or sun spots so limit direct afternoon sun if this occurs. Water: Water moderately from spring to autumn using rainwater or distilled water over tap water if possible. Let the soil…
Indoor Bird of paradise with the right care can produce flowers every 3-5 years. Light: Place your plant in a high light location with direct sun from autumn to spring, east-facing is ideal. Bright filtered light is best in the hot summer sun. It can tolerate indirect light but will flourish in a high light location. Water: In the spring…
Light: Place in a location with medium to low light. Variegated varieties need only light shade. Water: Water regularly from spring to autumn allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry slightly in between waterings. Do not let the plant sit in water. Water more sparingly in winter. Mist foliage frequently as this plant loves high humidity! Temperature:…
The cattleya orchid also known as the “Corsage Orchid” is known for large, showy and sometimes fragrant flowers. Some of the most stunning orchids in cultivation are cattleyas, with huge flowers that can measure eight inches across and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Cattleya is native to Central and South America and because of their ease…