Plant Care

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AGLAONEMA PRESTIGE
Aglaonema Commutatum

Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight or artificial light
Water: Soak the soil, then do not water until the top 1" is dry
Humidity: High Humidity
Pets:
 Toxic
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer twice a year

 

ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera
Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight or artificial light
Water: Let top third of soil dry out completely between watering
Humidity: Does well in arid climates
Pets: Can cause nausea or indigestion if eaten, toxic in large quantities
Fertilizer: Fertilize sparingly (spring and summer only) with an all-purpose formula at half strength

 

ANTHURIUM
Anthurium Andreanum
Light: Place in bright, indirect light
Water:
Water when the top 1" is dry
Humidity: 
High humidity
Pets: 
Harmful to pets if eaten
Fertilizer: 
1/4 Strength fertilizer every 3-4 months

 

ARROWHEAD PLANT
Syngonium Podophyllum
Light: Place in bright, indirect light
Water: Let soil almost dry before watering thoroughly
Humidity: 40% - 50% humidity
Pets: Harmful to pets if eaten
Fertilizer: 1/4 - 1/2 Strength fertilizer monthly in growing season

 

CHINESE MONEY PLANT
Pilea Peperomioides
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Water: Let soil almost dry before watering thoroughly
Humidity: 50% - 75%; avoid arid conditions (heating vents or baseboards)
Pets: Non-Toxic
Fertilizer: All-purpose

 

CHRISTMAS CACTUS
Schlumbergera Bridgessii
Light: Low to Bright Indirect Light
Water: Never allow soil to dry
Humidity: Above 50% humidity
Pets:
Non-Toxic but mass quantities can cause digestive problems to pets
Fertilizer:
Use liquid fertilizer once every couple of weeks during spring and summer months

 

JADE PLANT
Crassula Ovata
Light: Full sunlight
Water: 
Water when top of soil is dry to the touch
Humidity: 
30% - 50%
Pets:
Toxic
Fertilizer:
Use liquid fertilizer once every 6 months

 

JASMINE
Jasminum Spp.
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Water: Soil should always be moist, but not soggy. Let dry between waterings
Humidity: Above 50%
Pets: Non-Toxic
Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer once every 3-4 weeks during spring and summer months

 

MOON CACTUS
Hylocereus cactus with Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii top
Light: Bright Indirect Light (morning light)
Water: Let the soil dry completely between watering; mist in winter months
Humidity: Low humidity
Pets:
Non-Toxic
Fertilizer:
Use cactus fertilizer during growing season

 

NERVE PLANT
Fittonia Argyroneura
Light:
Bright Indirect Light
Water:
Let the soil dry completely between watering with room temperature water
Humidity: 
50% - 70%
Pets:
Non-Toxic
Fertilizer: 
Fertilize weekly during growing season with weak dose of tropical plant fetilizer

 

POLKA DOT PLANT
Hypoestes Phyllostachya
Light: Bright Indirect Light (morning light)
Water: Do not water until the top 1/4"-1/2" is dry
Humidity: High humidity; mist several times a day
Pets: Non-Toxic
Fertilizer: 
Fertilize monthly during growing season

 

POTHOS
Epipremnum Aureum
Light:
From Low Light to Bright Indirect Light
Water: Water when soil is completely dry
Humidity: High humidity
Pets: Toxic
Fertilizer:
All-purpose

 

PURPLE SHAMROCK | FALSE SHAMROCK | LOVE PLANT
Oxalis Triangularis
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Water: Soak the soil, then do not water until the top 1" is dry
Humidity: 50%; mist occasionally to keep leaves dust free
Pets: Toxic in large quantities for pets and humans alike
Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer once every couple of months

 

SPIDER PLANT
Chlorophytum Comosum
Light: Bright to Moderate Indirect Light
Water: Keep soil moist, not soggy, then do not water until the top 1" is dry
Humidity: Mist occasionally to keep leaves dust free
Pets: Toxic in large quantities for pets and humans alike
Fertilizer: All-purpose

 

THAI BASIL
Ocimum Basilicum
Light: 
Direct sunlight, 6-8 hours
Water: Water when soil is completely dry
Humidity: 40%-60% Humidity
Pets: 
Non-Toxic
Fertilizer:
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a water-soluble formula at half strength

 

ZZ PLANT
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
Light: From Low Light to Bright Indirect Light
Water: Water when soil is completely dry
Humidity: 40% Humidity
Pets: Toxic if ingested
Fertilizer: All-purpose