Plant Library

Lady Finger Palm

Lady Finger Palm

LIGHT:  Bright light no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Keep well-watered during the growth period but allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering in Winter.  NUTRIENT:  Apply complete plant food during Spring and Summer, do...
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Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm

LIGHT:  Young palms need shade but once plants become established, they tolerate semi-shade and brighter light but no direct sun.  WATERING:  Needs regular deep watering during the growing season but during Winter water only...
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Kangaroo Ivy

Kangaroo Ivy

LIGHT:  This plant can survive with a large variety of light conditions but does prefer bright filtered light.  Direct sunlight will burn the plant.  WATERING:  Water thoroughly in the growing season, allowing...
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Rubber Plant

Rubber Plant

LIGHT:  Medium to bright light.  WATERING:  Needs deep watering during the growing period but allow the top layer of soil to dry out before watering again.  Water less during winter.  NUTRIENT:  Fertilize during...
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Palour Palm

Palour Palm

LIGHT:  Bright light with no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Needs deep regular watering during the growing period but during winter it is advisable to let the top half of the soil dry out almost completely. ...
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Hen & Chicken Fern

Hen & Chicken Fern

LIGHT:  Bright light with no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Water regularly during the warmer months but keep the soil on the dryer side during Winter especially in cooler regions.  NUTRIENT:  During Spring and Summer...
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Haworthia

Haworthia

LIGHT:  Medium Light.  WATERING:  Keep well-watered during the growth period but allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering.  In Winter water less frequently but do not let the soil dry out completely. ...
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Holly Fern

Holly Fern

LIGHT:  This plant prefers medium light or bright filtered light.  WATERING:  Needs regular deep watering during the warmer months and for the soil to dry out a bit between watering in Winter. ...
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Hare’s Foot Fern

Hare’s Foot Fern

LIGHT: These plants prefer filtered sunlight or early morning sun and shade in the afternoon.  WATERING:  Keep plants well-watered during the warmer months of the year, but allow them to dry out a fair...
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Gold Dust Plant

Gold Dust Plant

LIGHT:  Best grown with bright light but not direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Keep soil moist throughout the year but make sure there is adequate drainage.  NUTRIENT:  Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the warmer months or...
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Fish Tail Palm

Fish Tail Palm

LIGHT:  Bright filtered light with no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Water freely during the growing season but allow the soil to dry out between watering in Winter.  NUTRIENT:  Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every...
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Fox Tail Fern

Fox Tail Fern

LIGHT:  Bright filtered light with shade from the hot sun.  WATERING:  Water well during the growing season but water only enough to keep the soil from drying out in Winter.  NUTRIENT:  Use a...
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Fan Palm

Fan Palm

LIGHT:  Bright light with no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Water regularly during the warmer months but keep the soil on the dryer side during Winter especially in cooler regions.  NUTRIENT:  During Spring and Summer...
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Elephants Ear

Elephants Ear

LIGHT:  Bright, filtered light is required to maintain colourful pattern.  No direct sunlight.  WATERING:  Water well during the growing season but do not soak.  As the leaves start to fall in Autumn reduce water...
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Dracaena

Dracaena

LIGHT:  Bright light with no direct sunlight  WATERING:  Keep plants well-watered during the warmer months of the year, but allow them to dry out a fair bit between watering in Winter.  Do not let...
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Devil's Ivy

Devil's Ivy

LIGHT:  Bright light with no direct sunlight.  WATERING:  During the warmer months of the year these plants should be watered regularly and kept moist but not waterlogged.  Allow the top of the...
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Cyclamen

Cyclamen

LIGHT:  Cool direct sun will be tolerated and bright light is essential.  WATERING:  Water plant in the saucer, avoiding the corn.  If it gets too wet it will kill the plant.  While...
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Chain of Hearts

Chain of Hearts

LIGHT:  Bright light with some direct sunlight, this will encourage colour in the leaves.  WATERING:  From Spring to early Autumn keep the soil just moist, then restrict the water intake during the cooler months...
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