Plant Care

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Air Plant

  • Watering: Water about once a month, water through completelyuntil water drains out the bottom. Water when moisture meter reads 1 orless.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect. Direct sun will burn or kill theplants. Best near a south or west facing window.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: If these plants are leggy, they are not receivingenough sunlight. These plants will become plump if you water it lessfrequently it feels the need to retain water. Mildly toxic plants.


Anthurium

  • Watering: Let 1 inch of soil dry beforewatering or water when moisture meter reads 7 or less. does not like todry out completely. 
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with extra mossor coir since they do like to stay moist.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect sunlight.Direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 65-80degrees
  • Tips: Mature plants will send outaerial roots making it easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Flowers canlast for months at a time! Toxic to animals.

Aloe Vera/Agave

  • Watering: Water about once a month, water through completely until water drains out the bottom. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect. Direct sun will burn or kill the plants. Best near a south or west facing window. 
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: If these plants are leggy, they are not receiving enough sunlight. These plants will become plump if you water it less frequently it feels the need to retain water. Mildly  toxic plants.

African Violet

  • Watering: Enjoy bottom watering, allow plant to sit for no more than 30 min to absorb its water needs. Allow soil to dry out around roots before watering again. Water when moisture meter reads 3 or less. Distilled or dechlorinated water is preferred. Do not get water on foliage as this can cause powdery mildew.
  • Soil: Well-draining, airy, slightly acidic soil.
  • Sunlight: At least 12 hours of medium-bright Indirect sunlight. South or east facing window is ideal. 
  • Temperature: 65-80 degrees. 70 degrees is ideal.
  • Tips: Enjoy 80% humidity. Avoid temperature and humidity fluctuations. Avoid drafts from air vents,  windows and doors.  Non-toxic to animals.

Alocasia

  • Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil has dried out or moisture meter reads 6 or less. Keep the soil moist but never soggy allowing the plant to dry out a bit in between watering.
  • Soil: Well-draining, loose and nutrient rich potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect sunlight. Near a south or east facing window is ideal. Direct sun will burn the foliage.
  • Temperature: 65-80 degrees
  • Tips: 60%-70% humidity is ideal. Toxic to pets.

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Begonias

  • Watering: Soil likes to be consistently moist, water when top inch of soil is dry. Water when moisture meter reads 6 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Moring sun when placed outdoors.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: be careful not to water leaves to prevent disease. These plants like to stay damp and not dry out completely but avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot. Toxic to animals.

Boston Ferns

  • Watering: Ferns need to have consistently moist soil. Water when soil is at all dry to touch. Water when moisture meter reads 7 or less.
  • Soil: Moisture retaining potting mix with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. keep in the shade if placing outdoors.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys high humidity 50% or more. The leaves will turn brown and crispy if humidity is low. Non-toxic to animals.

Bromeliads

  • Watering: Water once a week during warmer months, less in the winter. When watering does not drench soil, water just enough to moisten potting mix. Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 3 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. If  plant is yellowing it is receiving too much light, if dark green and leggy it needs more light.
  • Temperature: 60-90 degrees
  • Tips: Prone to root rot. Best to use demineralized water when watering. Non-toxic to animals

Bird Of Paradise

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches ofsoil dries out or moisture meter reads 3 or less.
  • Soil: Standard well-draining pottingmix.
  • Sunlight: Very bright indirect or brightdirect light. South facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 55-75 degrees
  • Tips: For B.O.P to bloom you will need tohave it get 4-6 hours of bright direct or indirect light a day. Can growup to 3-6ft indoors. Toxic to humans and animals.

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Cacti

  • Watering: Allow soil to dry outcompletely between watering. Check every 2 weeks, water less frequently inthe winter. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very fast well-draining soil.Any cacti/succulent mix will work.
  • Sunlight: Very bright indirect. Southfacing window is ideal. If cacti are turning yellow or brown it needs lessdirect sunlight.
  • Temperature: 75-95 degrees
  • Tips: Avoid over watering, it will causeplant death. Non-toxic plants.

Clover/ Shamrock (oxalis)

  • Watering: Water to moisten the soil all theway through till water drains out the bottom. Allow the plant to dry out abit before watering again or water when moisture meter reads 2 or less. Ifthe foliage is drooping it is time to water.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with gooddrainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, directsun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 60-70 degrees
  • Tips: poisonous to animals.

Coleus

  • Watering: Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry. Plant will wilt when in need of watering. Water when moisture meter reads 5 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light indoors. Morning sun and shade when placed outside.
  • Temperature: 55-75 degrees
  • Tips: Outdoor annual, indoor perennial. Easily propagated from cuttings. Can be trimmed back if plant is getting to large. Mildly toxic plants.

Croton

  • Watering: This tropical plant enjoys frequent watering. Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry or when moisture meter reads 7 or less. 
  • Soil: Well-draining soil that can still retain moisture. Tropical mix would work great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: These plants enjoy humidity, do well near bathrooms or kitchens in higher humidity areas. The perfect environment can get Crotons to bloom! The plants sap can cause irritation to skin and is toxic for animals.

Crown  of thorns

  • Watering: Loves to dry out in between watering. Ensure there is no standing water around the roots, this will cause root rot and kill the plant. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining cacti/succulent mix.
  • Sunlight: requires 3-4 hours of direct sunlight every day. South or east facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 50-85 degrees
  • Tips: Poisonous if eaten by humans or animals. Low maintenance plant.

Calathea

  • Watering: These plants are sensitive and have to be watered with distilled water, filtered or rainwater can work as well. Water when moisture meter reads 6 or less or plant has dried out halfway down.
  • Soil: Well-draining standard potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect sunlight, can tolerate low light.
  • Temperature: 65-85 degrees
  • Tips: Prefer higher humidity. Placing a humidifier nearby would be helpful. Non-toxic plant.

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Dieffenbachia/Dumb Cane

  • Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. If leaves are droopy it is time to water. Water when moisture meter reads 3 or less.
  • Soil: Rich well-draining soil. A mix higher in peat moss is ideal
  • Sunlight: Medium indirect light.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Browning leaves near the bottom of these plants is normal, just snip them off and it will continue to grow. Avoid overwatering. If you’re not sure if it is time to water, letting the plant dry out is better than having it overwatered. Toxic to dogs and cats.

Dracaena

  • Watering: Allow the top 1 inch of water to dry out before watering. water plant all the way through till water drains out of the bottom. Keep soil slightly moist never soggy. Water when moisture meter reads 7 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good drainage and moisture retention.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect sunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 65-78 degrees
  • Tips: Easy to care for plants. Toxic to cats and dogs.

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Earth Star

 

  • Watering: Do not water this plant in the center rosette, it can rot the plant. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry before watering. The soil should stay lightly moist but never soggy.
  • Soil: porous moist soil. Peat moss and sand are good additives to achieve moist good draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Medium bright indirect light, direct will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys humidity. Repotting can kill the plant. Plants lifespan is max 3 years then you need to replant the offset pups to keep the plant going. Non-toxic plant.

Elephant Ear

  • Watering: Water when soil starts to feelslightly dry. These plants like to stay consistently moist but not soggy.Water when moisture meter reads 6 or less
  • Soil: organic rich soil that canretain moisture and drain well.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys humidity above 50%. Toxic toanimals and can cause skin irritation to humans.

English Ivy

  • Watering:  Let this plant dry out almost completely before watering. It does not like to have wet roots or soggy soil but can die if under or over watered. Water when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: standard potting mix with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. This plant can tolerate low light conditions but could lose color.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: This plant would do great in a hanging basket or on a trellis. It loves to climb but can be invasive if put outdoors. Plant can be toxic to humans and animals.

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

  • Watering: Check every 1-2 weeks, waituntil top 2 inches of soil has dried out. These plants enjoy a thoroughwatering with dry spells in between like they receive in their naturalenvironment. Water when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining soil high inorganic matter. Peat based soil with perlite works great. 
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect sunlight. It doesgreat near a south facing window or in an east facing window.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Root rot is the number onekiller of FLF, avoid overwatering. These plants enjoy consistent wateringand placement. Toxic to humans and animals.

Fruit tree potted

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil isdry.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix should work; itshould have drainage while also staying moist but not soggy.
  • Sunlight: They need 6-8 hours of sunlight everyday during the growing season. South window or south side of the house isideal.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: A pot that is 10-16 inches indiameter with adequate drainage is ideal.

Ficus

  • Watering: These plants need consistency tothrive. Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meterreads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Use well-draining fertile soil toprevent root rot and allow the soil to drain properly.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 65-85 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys humidity between 40%-60%.Toxic to humans and pets.

Florida Green Philodendron

  • Watering: Water thoroughly when top 2 inchesof soil is dry or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. Do not over waterthis will cause root rot.
  • Soil: Well-draining soil rich inorganic matter.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, directsunlight will turn the foliage yellow.
  • Temperature: 75-80 degrees
  • Tips: poisonous to animals and toxicto humans.

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Gardenia

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist. Do not let the soil dry out or become soggy. Water when top 1 inch of soil has dried out or when moisture meter reads 6 or less.
  • Soil: Acidic soil, well-draining and rich in nutrients. 
  • Sunlight: Can tolerate full sun-lightshade.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: Indoor/outdoor plant. Plant in a pot 4-6 inches larger than the nursery pot it came in. Toxic to animals.

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Hoya

  • Watering: Water when the top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 3 or less. Water thoroughly until water drains out the drainage hole. Never make the soil soggy.
  • Soil: Standard well-draining potting mix that can still retain enough moisture for the plant.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Near a south or east facing window is ideal. Direct sun will burn the foliage.
  • Temperature: 60-85 degrees
  • Tips: Hoyas are non-toxic and safe for all humans and pets. Hoyas do not need to be repotted often due to their shallow, delicate root system.

Herbs

  • Watering: Water thoroughly allowing soil to dry out in between watering.
  • Soil: Standard gardening soil or organic potting mix work great.
  • Sunlight: Bright light, herbs need 6 hours of sunlight outdoors. Herbs require 12-16 hours of light with grow lights or in a south facing window if indoors.
  • Temperature: 55-70 degrees
  • Tips: Herbs will thrive the more you harvest them. If you do not keep them trimmed back, they will grow and go to seed or lose their flavor.

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Jade

  • Watering: Water when soil has dried outa bit or when moisture meter reads 3 or less. 
  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys average home humidity. Easy to propagate. Rarely needs to be repotted.  Extremely toxic to animals.

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kalanchoe

  • Watering: Let the top 2 inches of soildry out before watering. These plants like to dry out in between watering.Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining cactus/succulentmix.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. 
  • Temperature: 60-85 degrees
  • Tips: Avoidgetting water on the leaves of the plant, this can cause blemishes or leafrot.

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Lady Palm

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist throughout. Allow soil to dry out in between watering. Water when moisture meter reads 4 or 5.
  • Soil: Slightly acidic soil, sandy soil rich in organic matter with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright right indirect light.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Can get up to 2-3ft tall indoors!  Non-toxic to humans and animals, can also help neutralize litter box smells.

Lavender

  • Watering: Water deeply once soil hasdried out completely.
  • Soil: Well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight:  Full sun outdoors, in a south facing windowinside
  • Temperature: 68-86 degrees
  • Tips: Every year, the plant should be cutback a third to avoid it from becoming woody.

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Maranta

  • Watering: Water when topsoil dries outhalf way down or when moisture meter reads 6 or less. 
  • Soil: Standard well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirectsunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 65-85 degrees
  • Tips: Sensitive plants that cannothandle tap water. You will need to use distilled water or demineralizedwater. Non-toxic to animals.

Monstera

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. 
  • Soil: Standard well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: 5-8 hours of medium-bright indirect sunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 65-85 degrees
  • Tips: Normal house humidity will do but it can benefit from a humidifier being nearby. Monsteras naturally sweat when they receive excess water or humidity they will not use. Toxic to animals.

Maidenhair Fern

  • Watering: Water every other day or every few days. Moisture meter will read 7 or less when it is time to water. These plants need consistent moisture.
  • Soil: Standard well-draining potting mix. Make sure the soil can retain moisture while allowing air flow and drainage.
  • Sunlight: Low-medium indirect sunlight. Direct rays will kill this plant, but too little rays can cause problems as well. 
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips:  A self-watering pot or humidifier nearby will help make these plants care easier. Can repot annually or bi-annually. Non-toxic plant.

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Nerve plant

  • Watering: Water when soil is dry to touch, every 4-7 days and less in winter. Water when moisture meter reads 5 or less.
  • Soil: Potting mix with drainage and moisture retention. A high peat based mix is ideal.
  • Sunlight: Low-medium filtered light(near a window with a sheer curtain would be considered filtered light)
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Non-toxic plant.

Norfolk Island Pine

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, near a south facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees
  • Tips: These plants enjoy humidity; they can survive with normal household humidity, but a humidifier nearby would be helpful. Can reach up to 6 feet potted. Toxic to cats.

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Orchid

  • Watering: Water once every 1-2 weeks. Let the bark or moss dry out completely before watering. Overwatering will kill orchids fast. water when moisture meter reads 1 or less
  • Soil: No soil, you will want to use orchid bark or moss for these plants. They need extremely well drainage and air flow. These plants grow on trees in nature and do not have anything covering the roots.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Near a east or south facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 55-85 degrees
  • Tips: When plant goes dormant the flower spike and flowers will die but the thick green leaves should still look healthy. This does not mean the plant is dead, cut back the flower  spike in between the first node and care for the leaves while waiting for it to rebloom. This can take months. Non-toxic plant.

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Peperomia

  • Watering: Water when soil has dried out almost completely or  when moisture meter reads 3 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining mix. A cactus/succulent mix with additional peat moss added is ideal.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Non-toxic plant.

Philodendron

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good drainage and water retention.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 65-85 degrees
  • Tips: Philodendrons benefit from a humidifier being close by. These plants will thrive with a moss pole, trellis or in a hanging basket. Toxic to humans and animals.

Pilea

  • Watering: Water when top 1 inch of soil has dried out or when moisture meter reads 7 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect sunlight, direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 55-85 degrees
  • Tips: Non-toxic plant.

Palms

  • Watering: Let palms dry out in between watering, avoid over watering as this is the number one killer of palms. Water palms when soil is dry halfway down or when moisture meter reads 1or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Low-bright indirect light. These plants cannot tolerate any direct sunlight. 
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Non-toxic plant that is easy to care  for.

Pothos

  • Watering: Let the soil dry out a bit in between watering. Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Standard, well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. Direct sun will burn the leaves
  • Temperature: 60-70 degrees
  • Tips: This plant is very easy to care for vining plant. If the plant is variegated (has multiple color tones on leaf) it will need brighter light to keep the variegation. Toxic to animals.

Peace lily

  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, the soil should not dry out. Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry or when moisture meter reads 7 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with moisture retention and good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. If the peace lily is not blooming, it probably needs brighter indirect light.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoy high humidity. Toxic to animals. Typically bloom in the spring.

Pony tail palm

  • Watering: Let soil dry out in between watering. Water when soil is dry halfway down or when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil. Cactus/succulent soil would work well.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, near a south facing window is idea.
  • Temperature: 60-85 degrees
  • Tips: If plant gets brown tips, it is being over or underwatered. Non-toxic plant.

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Queen of the night

  • Watering: Let dry out completely betweenwatering. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix.Cactus/succulent or orchid mix would work great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. 
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: This plant needs to be a bit rootbound for it to bloom so be sure to have it in the correct size pot.Blooms anytime between January through October. This plant is pollinatedby bats!

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Rhaphidophora Hayi (shingle plant)

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches ofsoil has dried out a bit or when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix withmoisture retention and good drainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, directsun will make the leaves brown and crispy.
  • Temperature: 60-78 degrees
  • Tips: This plant is happy if given amoss pole or wooden board to climb on. Enjoys higher humidity, can grow ina terrarium. Toxic to animals.


Rose

  • Watering: Water at least once a weekduring growing season. Require at least an inch of water weekly.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix that iswell-draining and rich in humus.
  • Sunlight: 4 hours of direct sun at aminimum. Roses require direct sunlight to thrive.
  • Temperature: 60-70 degrees is ideal.
  • Tips: Non-Pruning in the spring orfall will help keep the size and shape from getting out of control and willstimulate new growth. Non-toxic.

Rubber plant

  • Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soildries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with gooddrainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Easy to care for plant. If theplant becomes too tall you can cut the top third of the plant off, let thecut end dry for a few days and then place in water to propagate and make anew plant. Mildly toxic. 

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Sansevieria (Snake plant)

  • Watering: Let dry out completely between watering. Snake plants can tolerate drought conditions. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Will thrive in bright indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions.
  • Temperature: 70-90 degrees
  • Tips:  Keep snake plant care, location and lighting consistent, moving from low light to high light or temp can shock the plant. Very easy to care for plant that can help purify the air in your home. Can be placed in a shady area outdoors during spring/summer months. Toxic to animals.

Spider plant

  • Watering: Spider plants need consistent even moisture. They do not tolerate drying out or being over watered. Water when top 1-2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 7 or less.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Medium-bright indirect light. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Rainwater or distilled water is preferred, tap water can cause brown crispy tips. Once the small plantlets on your spider plant develop 1-2-inch-long roots you can snip them off and propagate them in water or soil. Non-toxic plant.

Staghorn Fern

  • Watering: To water a mounted staghorn, once the soil feels barely moist water the base on the roots for 3-5minutes. To water a potted staghorn let the top 2 inches of soil dry out before watering through till the water drains out the bottom of the pot. Do not allow the soil to ever dry out completely. Water when moisture meter reads 5 or less.
  • Soil: A well-draining mix full of organic matter. A half and half mix of cactus soil and orchard bark would work great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, Direct sun will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 60-90 degrees
  • Tips: Loves high humidity, would benefit with a humidifier nearby. Do not wipe off leaves, the white hairs are not dust but leaf hairs or fuzz that help absorb moisture. Do not remove the brown shield on the plant, this helps anchor the plant, protects it and keep it in place. Non-toxic to animals.

String of Succulents 

  • Watering: Let soil dry out in between watering. Water when soil feels completely dry, or moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil. Cactus/succulent mix works great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Direct sun will cause damage. Near a south or east facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: String of succulents are extremely easy to propagate. Mildly toxic plant. Keep plant away from drafty areas and air vents.

Succulents 

  • Watering: Drought tolerant. Allow succulents to dry out completely before watering. Water when soil is completely dry to touch, or moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil. Cactus/succulent mix works great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, some succulents can handle direct sun but if you notice the foliage turning colors or burning move to indirect bright light. Near a south facing window is ideal/
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: Easy to propagate. When propagating succulents allow cut end to scar over and dry out for a few days before placing in soil or water. Most are non-toxic to animals and very few are mildly toxic.

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Tradescantia (Wandering Dude)

  • Watering: Water when top 1-2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 2 or less. Never let the plant dry out completely.
  • Soil: Standard, well-draining potting mix.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, can tolerate some direct sun. If leaves are turning brown and crispy move to a bright indirect spot.
  • Temperature: 60-80 degrees
  • Tips: Easy to care for, fast growing plants. These plants do great in a hanging basket. Mildly toxic plants.

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Umbrella Plant (Schefflera)

  • Watering:  Water when top of soil feels dry to touch or when moisture meter reads 6 or less. These plants enjoy consistently moist soil and do not like to dry out.
  • Soil: Standard potting mix with good moisture retention and drainage.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Near a south facing window is ideal
  • Temperature: 55-75 degrees
  • Tips: Yellow leaves are a sign of over watering. Toxic to animals.

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Variegated Plants

  • Watering: Prefers to be watered with distilled water, pond water or rainwater. The minerals in tap water can affect the plants variegation. Water frequency and needs depends on the type of variegated plant you have
  • Soil: Follow watering and care needs for specific plant type. Never allow the soil to become soggy to prevent root rot.
  • Sunlight: Very bright indirect light. Variegated plants need more sunlight that solid green leaves. Variegated plants have less chlorophyll in them which is why they require more sunlight and tend to grow slower. If they do not receive enough sunlight the leaves will become less green, and the variegation can go away.
  • Temperature: 65-80 degrees
  • Tips: Do not fertilize variegated plants as often, the extra nitrogen in fertilizer can attach to the plants roots and stop it from absorbing water. variegated plants are more prone to pest, spray with a scheduled pest preventive to avoid an infestation.

Vegetables

  • Watering: Water at the base of the plant at the root zone. Vegetable plants need to be watered at LEAST once a week. During the warmer months you may have to water daily. Always feel the soil and water when dry. The climate and temperature determine how often they need to be watered.
  • Soil: Well-draining, nutrient rich soil.
  • Sunlight: Vegetables need at least 6-8hours of direct sunlight per day.
  • Temperature: 65-75 degrees is best.
  • Tips: Spray with an organic pesticide regularly to prevent infestations.

Venus Fly Trap (most carnivorous plants)

  • Watering: Bottom watering works the best. They are sensitive to the type of water and need to be watered with distilled water. Water when moisture meter reads 10 or less.
  • Soil: No soil. They enjoy growing in a moss mixture sphagnum moss mixed with perlite and sand works great.
  • Sunlight: Medium indirect light.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Never fertilize the plant because the nutrients will burn the roots. Make sure they are fed bugs or specific feed for carnivorous plants at least once a week or as often as they digest. Nontoxic plant.

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Yucca plant

  • Watering: Let yucca dry out in between watering. Water when moisture meter reads 3 or less.
  • Soil: Standard very well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Yuccas like to be root bound a bit. Repotting is not necessary for 2-3 years. Toxic to humans and animals.

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ZZ plant

  • Watering: Let water dry out completely between watering. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Standard well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Low-bright indirect light. ZZ plant can tolerate low light but will thrive in brighter light.
  • Temperature: 60-75 degrees
  • Tips: Generally easy to care for plant that tend to stay pest free. Toxic to humans and animals.