Tip: Boston ferns love humidity therefore are great for bathrooms. - Water your plant small amounts regularly , and do not allow the soil to dry out (keeping the soil moist but not soggy). Test the soil with a bare finger and if it feels dry water it. - The Boston Fern prefers a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight. - Remove old fronds to keep plants looking fresh and tidy. - Fertilise in spring and autumn.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - The Ctenanthe plant prefers bright filtered light, out of direct sun light. - Fertilise in spring and autumn.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - Devil's Ivy prefers bright filtered light out of direct sun light, however will adapt to lower light conditions. - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - The Fiddle- leaf fig prefers indirect light with small amounts of direct light. Place next to a window that gets 3-4 hours of direct light per day, and indirect light for the rest of the time. - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn. - Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them healthy and looking good. - Don’t forget to rotate your pot a quarter turn each month to ensure it thrives.
- Water your plant small amounts regularly, and do not allow the soil to dry out (keeping the soil moist but not soggy). Test the soil with a bare finger and if it feels dry water it . - The Maranta plant prefer luke warm soil. - Prefers a warm, well-lit spot away from direct sunlight - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn.
- Under watering is better than overwatering this beautiful plant. - Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - The Parlour Palm prefers low light, and may actually suffer in direct sunlight, so no need to place them in your brightest window. They do like a little bit of light so they will do best by a window that receives some early morning or late afternoon light. - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - The Rubber Plant will enjoy being placed near a window with bright filtered light away from draughts but can adapt to low light. - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again. - Prefers bright filtered light out of direct sunlight - Fertilise in Spring and Autumn. - As this plant is a climber you can add a coir or moss pole in the middle of the pot, the idea is to keep the pole moist as this plant loves the high humidity that you’d expect in a tropical rainforest.
- Water your plant sparingly and allow soil to dry out between watering. If you put your finger about 3CM deep into the soil and it is dry, it is likely you need to water again.
- This plant grows best indoors, in a well lit position that gets filtered morning sun.
- Fertilise in Spring and Autumn.
- Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them healthy and looking good.
- Don’t forget to rotate your pot a quarter turn each month to ensure it thrives.
- Water when the top 2cm of soil is dry to touch
- Plants that have become too dry will wilt, indicating it’s time to water
- Prefers bright filtered light out of direct sun light
- Fertilise in Spring and Autumn
- Water when the top 2-3cm of soil is dry to touch
- Prefers medium indirect light out of direct sun light
- Fertilise in Spring and Autumn
When to repot.
As a general rule, we recommend you repot your house plants yearly in the spring or summer months when your plants are in their growing stage. However, if your plants are still happy in their current pot you can simply top up the plant with fresh premium soil.
There are several signs that will appear if your plant will need to be re-potted: - The plant begins to drop - Slow growth - The soil around the plant is very firm to touch
While we pride ourselves on quality, stylish and low maintenance plants, nature can be unpredictable. If you have tried everything in our care instructions and your plant is still not thriving, here are some common reasons your plant may be a little sad:
Overwatering – This is the most common reason to make your indoor plant unhappy. Overwatering can cause leaves to brown and leaf-fall. All plants are different, and all environments are different so as a general rule we recommended watering your indoor plant weekly in warmer months and fortnightly in cooler months.
Underwatering – stick your fingers about 3cm deep into the soil, if it feels dry it likely needs a little water.
Too much light – Most indoor plants don’t like direct midday sun, so be wary of this when placing plants in your home. There are very obvious warning signs to look out for, such as left burn, spotting or sudden leaf-fall. Don’t panic, most plants can easily be rescued by changing their location to filtered light.
Too little light – all plants need a form of light to grow, they do not do well in the dark. Filtered light near a window is ideal.
Artificial heating and cooling – make sure your plant is placed approximately 2 metres away from heating or cooling devices. Misting your plants when the heater is on or during winter months will help present some moisture in the air and also help keep leaves looking fresh.
Houseplants collect dust which over time can block a leaf’s pores. When you notice dust, clean the leaves with a damp cloth.
Hot tip – set a reminder to water your plants! At the plant mail we call it Water Wednesday.
If your plant is still struggling, we recommend doing some research on your specific plant and environment to get to the root of your problem. Look online, watch Youtube videos or download apps to help you care for your plant.
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