Learn how to cater for your plant’s specific needs, and learn which medium they’d like to be potted in, where in your home they’d like to be, and which pests they’re likely to attract.
Monstera adansonii (sometimes called a swiss cheese vine) are one of those plants that can take a little while to settle in, and then they grow like crazy. I do find that they’re a little trickier to care for than Monstera deliciosa, but that’s not really saying much, since deliciosa are pretty tolerant of overwatering, … Read more
I’ve done a general care guide for all philodendron here, which covers the basics. This article will go over that stuff briefly, but will be more specific to the ol’ golden dragon. My Philodendron golden dragon was one of the first rare house plants I got. Whilst P. golden dragon isn’t exactly rare, they’re not … Read more
Peace lilies have a bit of a reputation for being hard to care for, but I’ve found them quite easy to look after. I mean, they’ve bloomed and everything. But, like most house plants with a rep, there are little tips and tricks that can dramatically improve your peace lily’s health. Where do peace lilies … Read more
Ah, the Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) , the plant most beloved by little old ladies all over the world, probably because they’re the only ones that can make it actually bloom. The rest of us just watch them grow and shed blooms because we’ve angered it in some way. Quickfire Christmas Cactus care Light: bright, … Read more
It’s time to learn about peperomia, also known as, bizarrely, the radiator plant. Fair enough. Light: bright, indirect – medium Humidity: 40 – 50% Temperature: 15C/60F – 26C/80F Watering: bottom water only when dry Fertilise: 20-20-20 every 2 weeks Potting medium: house plant potting mix + perlite Propagation: leaf cuttings, stem cuttings Pests: mealybugs, gnats, … Read more