Schefflera Arboricola hails from Taiwan, where the trees grow upwards of 20 feet tall. As they take well to pruning, Schefflera can also be trained to grow together densely as a hedge.
Keep in mind that this new potting mix will retain more moisture than the previous container, so watering in the beginning should be less frequent. Adding a granular, slow release fertilizer while planting is a good way to help the plant thrive in the...
The plants don't like to dry out completely, but can also be grown exclusively in water. Many colorful varieties can be found today as a result, including: red, orange, white, green, purple, black and bicolor.
The plants don't like to dry out completely, but can also be grown exclusively in water. Many colorful varieties can be found today as a result, including: red, orange, white, green, purple, black and bicolor.
Any all purpose, foliage fertilizer will work for Wandering Jew. The purple foliage helps Wandering Jew match with pink, yellow, orange, green and purple flowers or foliage. On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer...
Calathea lancifolia is the Latin name for Rattlesnake Plant. While it is tolerant of wet roots, it prefers not to be that way. Rattlesnake Plants need a very well draining soil, and prefer to have slightly dry conditions.
The plants don't like to dry out completely, but can also be grown exclusively in water. Many colorful varieties can be found today as a result, including: red, orange, white, green, purple, black and bicolor.
Araucaria heterophylla is the Latin name for Norfolk Island Pine. The plant will start to turn brown if it's not receiving enough humidity or it has been over or under watered. The easiest way to tell if a plant needs to be watered is by the weight of...
Snake Plants are very slow growing, and handle extremely low light conditions. These plants do extremely well in offices or buildings where they can live away from windows or natural light.
On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and planting. They take well to drying out between watering, and don't need to be fed often.
The plants can be trained to have a clear trunk or kept shorter as bush with leaves from the top of the plant to the soil. It is important not to water the foliage of these plants, or to over-water them as this will lead to leaf damage or plant death.
Sansevieria trifasciata is the Latin name for Snake Plant. It stays fairly compact, and growth is near vertical without branching. The cactus potting mix already has sand and other ingredients to encourage drainage.
These new plants can be dug up and divided to yield new small pups that can be planted in their own container. Snake Plants are very slow growing, and handle extremely low light conditions.
If unsure, do not water. They are frequently found in atriums indoors as they pair well with many different plants and add a vertical element to mixed containers. On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that...
For example, 4'3'2′ is the name of plants with canes found at 4 feet tall, 3 feet tall, and 2 feet tall. Soaking the dry soil in a small dish or saucer can be a useful way to solve this problem.
These small flowers that become pups resemble spiders, and can be planted once they produce small white roots. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.
Neon Pothos also does well if grown exclusively in water without soil. Regular potting mix works well, try to keep the soil from drying out too much that it compacts, as it can be difficult to rehydrate.
Dracaenas do well in fluorescent to bright, indirect light to maintain their striking colors. The name Dracaena comes from the draikana, an ancient Greek word meaning female dragon.
Peace Lily performs well in fluorescent light like office buildings or atriums or anywhere away from direct light. The glossy green foliage does well in most living spaces, and actually cleans the indoor air of toxins, including benzene, toluene, xylene,...
Use a well draining potting mix, and be sure to disturb the roots when transplanting. In the United Kingdom was the first place they were introduced to in the west in 1885. Any type of fertilizer offers nutrients that help plants with the transition to...
Too many yellow leaves means the plant is staying wet too often, whereas brown tips to the leaves means it has been kept too dry. On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and...
Use a well draining potting mix, and be sure to disturb the roots when transplanting. In the United Kingdom was the first place they were introduced to in the west in 1885. Any type of fertilizer offers nutrients that help plants with the transition to...
Unfortunately, these plants are unlikely to flower indoors, and the flower is not very showy. Other varieties are green, red, yellow, white and usually a mix of several colors. Dracaena clean the air of benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.
Regular potting mix works well, try to keep the soil from drying out too much that it compacts, as it can be difficult to rehydrate. Jade Pothos does best in soil that stays slightly moist.
On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and planting. Dracaena prefer to dry out somewhat between watering.
If the container is very heavy and the foliage is upright, chances are good the plant doesn't need water, whereas a light container and limp foliage means the plant needs some water.
Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow release fertilizers. It is an excellent choice for first time houseplant buyers because it handles missed watering and minimal light without consequence.