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Avonia Care TIps

 Light very bright indirect light when grown inside Water Water normally in the growing season from March to October, keep dry in winter. Soil Use a cactus mix or add extra perlite or pumice to regular soil potting soil. Toxicity not toxic

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Cotyledon Care Tips

Light Cotyledons require a sunny position with as much light as possible.  Water extremely drought tolerant, water when soil is dry to the touch Fertiliser Feed it once or twice during the growing season with a fertilizer specifically formulated for cactus and succulents (poor in nitrogen). Soil very fast draining, ideally containing sand, potting mix suitable for cacti and succulents Humidity low Temperature This plant is hardy down to -4 degrees Celsius.  Repotting Repot in Spring only when roots become cramped. Do not water for a week or more after repotting. Needs a large pot to accommodate a large root system. Toxicity Toxic to humans and animals when ingested.

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Senecio Care Tips

Light bright location, can tolerate several hours of sunlight daily. Water Unlike many other succulents, it needs regular watering during the warm months, but less during the winter dormancy. We recommend bottom watering, since Senecio does not like its leaves to lie on wet soil. Water when the soil feels dry! Soil Loose and well draining mix. We recommend a Cactus mix! Humidity moderate Toxicity Toxic to pets. In humans it is reported that dermal contact of the fresh juice of this plant may cause skin irritations with pruritus and pustules

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Cyrtosperma Care Tips

Light bright indirect light Water medium, keep moist but not soggy Humidity high Temperature This tropical plant likes it warm. Do not let temperatures fall below 18 degrees. Soil Grow in well draining potting mix like our aroid potting mix. Toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested

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Anadendrum Care Tips

Light bright indirect sunlight, can tolerate low light Soil well-draining potting mix like our aroid potting mix Water water when top 3cm of soil is dry, let it dry out between watering Repotting when roots grow out of the pot Plant toxicity  toxic to humans and animals when ingested.

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Aeonium Care Tips

Light full sun Water depending on season, every 7-14 days Soil well raining potting mix Humidity low Toxicity This plant is non-toxic to humans or animals when ingested.

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Xanthosoma Care Tips

Please note: Being a bulbous plant,  Xanthosoma will go dormant in cold weather and come back in spring. As soon as it has lost all its foliage, stop watering the plant that is now a tuber, dig the bulb up and store it in a cool, dry place during the colder months. Plant it back up in spring and start watering it again, then it will grow new foliage. Light Xanthosoma should ideally be grown in a spot with bright indirect sunlight. Water Xanthosoma require frequent watering during the growing season, but the soil should never get too soggy, because the tubers might rot.  Humidity average to high Soil well-draining potting mix, like our aroid mix Toxicity This plant is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.

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Huperzia Care Tips

Light part to full shade, well lit Water often, keep moist but not wet Humidity medium Fertiliser regular use of high nitrogen fertiliser Propagation It can only be grown from spores, not propagated.  Soil Well draining, well-draining, airy, epiphytic substrate Toxicity Huperzia are toxic to animals when ingested.

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Pilea Care Tips

Light: Pilea likes a lot of light, keep it in a bright indirect light spot. Watering The soil needs to mostly dry out between waterings, with more watering required in warmer, sunnier weather. If the leaves start to look slightly droopy, that’s a sign that the plant needs water. Temperature It can withstand temperatures as low as 10C, thus if you are lucky to be in a tropic zone, you can even plant these outside all year. Propagation This plant is fairly easy to propagate. It is said that even a leaf with a stem can root in the water. A happy plant will eventually send baby plants through the soil, which you can pluck out and seperate from the mother plant. If their roots aren’t well developed,  place it first in a glass of distilled water. If the little plantlets roots are established, simply plant it in the soil. Soil Well-draining potting soil, and a pot with drainage holes is necessary. Toxicity Good news! Pilea Peperomioides 'Mojito' is not toxic to animals.

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Schismatoglottis Care Tips

Sunlight medium bright indirect light Water Keep soil constantly moist Humidity high Temperature 18°C-30°C. Soil rich organic well-drained and moist soils Toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested

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Sonerila Care Tips

Light Bright, indirect light, no direct sunlight Water Keep the soil moist at all times but not soggy wet Humidity High, 70%+, best kept in terrarium conditions Soil Peat-moss-based, with added leaf mold and coarse sand for good drainage. Will also do well in loose sphagnum moss Toxicity Good news: This plant is non-toxic and thus pet-friendly!

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Adenanthos Care Tips

This plant can be grown outdoors. Light does well in full sunlight but will also grow in light shade. Soil well-drained potting mix Water Adenanthos are very drought-tolerant and low maintenance as it requires very little water Humidity low and dry Toxicity Adenanthos are NOT toxic! It can cause stomach upset if enough is ingested, but is not reported to be toxic.

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Labisia Care Tips

Light bright indirect light, no direct sunlight Water keep the potting mix moist, on the wetter side. Humidity terrarium environment, high humidity of around 90%,  Soil best of grown in soilless medium of sphagnum moss and perlite Plant toxicity Labisia are considered non-toxic for humans or animals.

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Pinguicula Care Tips

Light bright indirect light Watering Should stay moist, water with distilled water only Humidity moderate, 50% Soil Can grow well in pretty much any medium Plant toxicity There is no specific information on the toxicity of this plant.

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Drosera Care Tips

Light bright indirect light Watering Should stay moist but can tolerate sporadic periods of dryness, water with distilled water only Humidity 50% Soil Can grow well in pretty much any medium Plant toxicity Pet friendly, non-toxic although sundews seem to be the ones cats most prefer to shred

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Cissus Care Tips

Light Cissus need bright indirect or filtered light and warm temperatures to thrive. They will do well in an East- or West-facing window Temperatures warm, between temperatures of 21 – 27 Celsius Water Water when the top 3cm of the soil are dry. Make sure that you do not let the soil dry out completely between watering. If the soil dries out, Cissus Discolor will quickly wither away.   60% and above is recommended Soil Nutrient-rich and well-draining. We recommend a mix of 50% substrate, 10% peat moss and 40% perlite. Toxicity This plant is non-toxic, so pet-friendly!

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Zamioculcas Care Tips

Light Bright light is good but not essential. The zamioculcas zamiifolia grows fine with low levels of light, but it's best to avoid direct sunlight. Watering Allow the soil to become dry at the top to the touch between watering and do not over water. It's best to water this plant less than too much because over-watering can cause stem and rhizome rot. Soil Most well draining potting mixes will suffice that contains a high amount of perlite or sand within the mix (you can add more perlite or sand if needed to a mix that is bought). Good drainage holes at the bottom of the pot is essential. Fertilizer During the main growing season (April - August) feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer which is diluted, once a month. Humidity Average house humidity is advised but increase humidity if the artificial heating within the home or workplace is quite dry. Propagation You may propagate by dividing rhizomes or with leaf cuttings. Place the leaf cuttings in a pot with a plastic covering and then the wait for roots to begin growing, which could take up to a year. Plant toxicity This plant is toxic to animals and humans when ingested.

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Ficus Care Tips

Light bright spot, can withstand a few hours of sunshine a day Water Regularly in growing period, allow the soil to dry between watering. In winter, water sparingly Soil A well draining mix. Ficus prefer being pot-bound, so keep your Ficus in a smaller container than you would usually do. Humidity medium Plant toxicity toxic to humans and animals when ingested. The plant sap may cause skin irritations.

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Caladium Care Tips

Light bright indirect light Water keep moist but not soggy wet Soil well draining potting mix Toxicity This plant is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.

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Geogenanthus Care Tips

Light medium to bright indirect light, no direct sunlight Water keep the potting mix moist, on the wetter side. Humidity high Soil best of grown in soil-less medium of sphagnum moss and perlite Toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested

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Euphorbia Care Tips

Bright morning sun, some air flow, avoid touching the plant. Light dull sun but can tolerate low light Water sparingly, once per month in winter, once every week and half in summer Soil fast-draining potting mix like cactus mix Plant toxicity  toxic to humans and animals when ingested.

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Fittonia Care Tips

Light: medium bright indirect light Water often, keep moist but not wet Humidity medium to high, will do well in a terrarium Soil well-draining, slightly acidic Plant toxicity As an added bonus, Fittonia are NOT toxic to humans and pets.

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Begonia Care Tips

To read more about this genus and for more tips on how to grow them please go here. Light bright, indirect light, no direct sunlight Water keep the soil moist but not soggy wet Temperatures Most Begonia like it warm. Keep them in temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius.  Humidity Most Begonia will do well in moderate humidity. However, especially the tropical species we sell might require very high humidity (75%+) to survive and thrive. If this is the case, it will be mentioned in the product description. Soil Keep your Begonia in moisture-retentive, but fast-draining soil. It should be slightly acidic - adding clay, loam or sand can help with that. Especially the more tropical Begonia like soil-less medium such as sphagnum moss. Toxicity Begonia are toxic to animals if ingested.

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Tillandsia Care Tips

Light Bright direct or indirect light Water Mist 3-4 times a week Humidity average Toxicity Good news, Tillandsia are NOT toxic to humans or animals when ingested.

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Xerosicyos Care Tips

Water extremely drought tolerant, water when soil is dry to the touch Soil very fast draining, ideally containing sand, potting mix suitable for cacti and succulents Humidity low Repotting Repot in Spring only when roots become cramped. Do not water for a week or more after repotting. Needs a large pot to accommodate a large root system. Plant toxicity non-toxic to humans nor animals when ingested.

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Aphelandra Care Tips

Light bright spot with indirect light to shade Watering keep moist in summer and let it dry out in winter Temperature above 15 degrees Propagation leaf cuttings Soil Well-draining potting soil with peat moss Toxicity Good news! Aphelandra are not toxic to animals.

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Asparagus Care Tips

Light part to full shade, well lit Water often, keep moist but not wet Humidity above average Soil well draining Plant toxicity Asparagus is poisonous to humans and animals if ingested.

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Chamaedorea Care Tips

Light Bright, indirect sunlight, part shade Water keep moist but not soggy wet Humidity medium to high Soil moist but loose and well-drained soil, such as a 50/50 ratio of clayey soil mixed with sand or gravel, or special potting mixes for palm trees Plant toxicity Chamaedorea are NOT toxic to animals. Your furry friends will be safe with it!

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Coniogramme Care Tips

Light: part to full shade, well lit Water Often, keep moist but not wet Humidity medium Soil well draining Toxicity Added bonus! Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra’ is not poisonous which means it’s pet friendly (non toxic to cats and dogs).

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Echeveria Care Tips

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Eucalyptus Care Tips

Position in a bright to full sun location with a moderate to high airflow, tip prune in spring to encourage branching. This plant can be grown outdoors. Soil Well-draining potting mix Water Never allow the juvenile plant to dry out between watering, a mature plant will cope with more sporadic watering. Humidity medium, not picky Toxicity This plant is toxic to consume, unless you're a Koala :-)

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Hibiscus Care Tips

Position in a bright to full sun location with a moderate to high airflow, tip prune in spring to encourage branching. This plant is perfect for your balcony almost all year round, but should be brought inside once the temperatures drop too low, since it does not tolerate frost. Soil Well-draining potting mix Water Never allow the juvenile plant to dry out between watering, a mature plant will cope with more sporadic watering. Humidity medium Toxicity Although hibiscus flowers are often used for tea and is not toxic to humans, the leaves are a potentially fatal toxin to cats and dogs. Consuming as little as one leaf may cause life-threatening changes in blood pressure, heart rhythm and respiration, especially in smaller animals like cats.

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Kleinia Care Tips

Light Bright morning sun, some air flow, avoid touching the plant. Winter grower. Growth rate Slow to moderate Light They do need a lot of light to develop their typical compact shape, but different clones vary in their tolerance of full sunshine. However some protection in light shade is recommended during the hottest hours in summer. They can tolerate moderate shade, and a plant that has been growing in shade should be slowly hardened off before placing it in full sun as the plant will be severely scorched if moved too suddenly from shade into sun. If kept too dark they may become overly lush and greener and could be prone to rotting due to over watering. Water Water sparingly from March until October so long as the plant pot is allowed to drain and not sit in a tray of water (It rots easily, especially if over wet), and also needs to be avoided wetting the body of this plant while it is in sunlight. Let dry between watering. From July watering should be reduced to force the plant to go into a state of semi dormancy, by September onward the plant will begin to grow and watering should be increased gradually until late November when the plant should be in full growth. Soil fast draining potting mix like cactus mix Fertiliser Low food needs. Feeding may not be necessary at all if the compost is fresh then, feed in early autumn only if the plant hasn't been repotted recently. Do not feed the plants from September onward as this can cause lush growth which can be fatal during the darker cold months. Hardiness When dormant, the plant is slightly cold tolerant (down to nearly -5° C or less), but when left out it is more sensitive to frost. However warmth throughout the year will increase the grower's success (at minimum temperatures from 5 to 15 centigrade degrees during winter). During the summer it is best to keep the plants outside where the temperature can rise to over 30 C with no harm to the plant.

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Lepismium Care Tips

Light bright spot, can whit-stand a few hours of sunshine a day Water as opposed to most succulents, needs regular (possibly weekly) watering in summer and much less in winter but only when potting mix is dry to touch Soil fast draining potting mix such as cactus mix Humidity medium to high Plant toxicity non toxic to humans nor animals when ingested.

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Phyllanthus Care Tips

Light medium to bright indirect light Water sparingly, once per month in winter at the most, once every week and half in summer Humidity average, around 50-60% Soil fast-draining potting mix like cactus mix Plant toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested.

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Amorphophallus Care Tips

Sunlight bright to medium indirect light Water Allow potting mix to dry out before watering. Soil about 3,5cm down should be dry to touch. Water more frequently during warmer months and fertilise during the growing season. During the dormancy period, almost no watering is required. Humidity average Temperature 18°C-30°C. It’s best not to let it go below 15°C. Soil well-draining potting mix, we recommend using our Aroid mix Toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested.

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Spathiphyllum Care Tips

Light bright indirect light, no direct sunlight Watering Water when top 3cm of soil are dry to touch, the plant will get droopy when it's dehydrated Soil well-draining potting mix, we recommend using our aroid mix Toxicity Warning! This plant is toxic for humans and animals if ingested.

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Oxalis Care Tips

Light medium bright Humidity average Water keep moist during growing season, water sparingly during dormancy Soil well-draining potting mix containing bark and perlite Toxicity WARNING! This plant is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.

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Peperomia Care Tips

Light Bright indirect light Water Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Allow a couple of cm of the top soil to dry out between waterings, and reduce watering during the winter season Humidity Average Soil  Nutrient rich, well-draining soil with added bark or perlite to help with the drainage Toxicity Good news, this plant is NOT toxic to humans nor animals!

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Stephania Care Tips

Light full sun Water sparingly, once per month in winter, once every week and half in summer Soil fast draining potting mix like cactus mix Plant toxicity toxic for humans and animals when ingested.

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Selenicereus Care Tips

Light shade to partial shade, no direct sunlight Water let it dry out between waterings, drought tolerant Soil well draining cactus or orchid potting mix Humidity medium to high Toxicity Toxic to humans and animals when ingested. In humans it is reported that dermal contact of the fresh juice of this plant may cause skin irritations with pruritus and pustules

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Strelitzia Care Tips

Water Water Strelitzia sparingly, approximately every 3 weeks in winter, every 1.5 weeks in summer Light Very bright, with some direct morning sun. Humidity average to high Plant toxicity Strelitzia Nicolai can cause slight irritations to animals and humans if ingested.

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Syngonanthus Care Tips

Light bright, indirect light Temperature This plant likes warm temperatures of no less than 21 degrees Celsius. Water Keep the soil moist, but not soggy wet. Do not let the soil dry out. Humidity high, at least 70% Soil moisture-retentive, rich and slightly acidic

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Ceropegia Care Tips

Light bright spot, can whit-stand a few hours of sunshine a day Water as opposed to most succulents, needs regular (possibly weekly) watering in summer and much less in winter but only when potting mix is dry to touch Soil fast draining potting mix such as cactus mix Humidity average Toxicity Good news! Ceropegia are not toxic, so animal-friendly

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Stapelia Care Tips

Light bright spot, can whit-stand a few hours of sunshine a day Water As opposed to most succulents, needs regular (possibly weekly) watering in summer and much less in winter but only when potting mix is dry to touch Soil fast draining potting mix such as cactus mix Humidity low Propagation In case any leaves fall in transit, please don't throw them away! You can propagate this plant from leaf cuttings. Plant toxicity Good news! This plant is non-toxic to humans nor animals when ingested.

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Tradescantia Care Tips

Light bright spot with indirect light to shade Humidity slightly above average Watering keep moist in summer and let it dry out in winter Temperature above 15 degrees Propagation stem cuttings Soil Well-draining potting soil with peat moss Plant toxicity mildly toxic to humans and pets Pro tip Pinching back the long vines encourages branching and increases the fullness of the plant. To do this, simply ‘pinch’ off at a joint or at the tender new growth at the end of the stem.

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Aglaonema Care Tips

Light The darker green varieties of Aglaonema can grow in near shade, while the variegated varieties require brighter light. Do not expose any Aglaonema to direct sun. Water Water thoroughly in the summer and mist the plant often to raise the humidity. During the winter, reduce watering but do not let the plant dry out completely. Temperature These plants do not like cold drafts or temperatures below 18 C. Be sure to keep it away from drafty windows or vents and the warmer the spot you can find, the better. Soil A well-draining potting soil is perfect, use our Aroid potting mix for best results Fertilizer Feed your Aglaonema with slow-release pellets or a liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Toxicity Toxic to humans and animals when ingested.