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It’s not hard to fall in love with the Oakleaf Croton’s vibrant foliage. Tones of yellows, greens, oranges and reds will add a nice pop of colour to any space!

They are happiest in a very bright, naturally lit, humid environment and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. If you let this plant friend dry out a little too much, its foliage will start to droop down and signal to you that it could use a drink!

Some of our favourite other varieties in the shop include: Croton Magnificent and Croton Petra ☺️ 

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These guys love bright light and can produce fun, vivid blooms that resemble fish 🐠. They are also generally known to be non-toxic for cats and dogs, so pet lovers can breath a small sigh of relief!

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A favourite among plant lovers and interior designers alike, these large foliage beauties love bright, moderate light and prefer to be watered when the top layer of soil dries out about an inch deep. Also commonly known as Fiddle Leaf Figs these indoor plants will make a wonderful addition to your tropical plant family!

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This beauty is very easy to care for and loves an environment with bright, natural indirect light. Water only when the top-inch of soil is dry and remove any excess, standing water after about 15 minutes to prevent rotting the roots over time. For some TLC, it is a good idea to gently wipe the leaves of the ficus using water and a soft cloth to remove dust from its foliage.

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This ficus prefers a space with bright, moderate light, and is located well away from any drafts of cold or hot air. While they can get a bad rap for dropping leaves, it is generally a result of changes in its care pattern or environment. Therefore, when you first bring this plant home patience is key as it may shed a few leaves as it adjusts. However, they are plants that love consistency and once you’ve found the perfect spot for it, it should settle in after a little while!

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This plant thrives in an environment with high humidity and bright, moderate light (no direct sunlight). In general, they prefer their soil to be consistently moist, but will tolerate drying out a little bit at the surface (be careful not to let the soil dry out completely). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CARE TIP: We would recommend carefully checking your Alocasia plants regularly for pests such as spider mites. These unfortunate little pests thrive in dry conditions and are often identified through the webbing they produce. Therefore, some find it helpful to keep them at bay by either misting the plant often (if their space is not humid enough) or by delicately wiping the leaves of the plant regularly with a damp cloth to prevent any accumulation of dust.

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Aglaonemas will happily live in humid environments, with either moderate light (bright indirect light) or partial shade. However, they can also survive in areas with just artificial, fluorescent lighting, which is often found in office spaces (yay for office plants!). Furthermore, they would prefer not to have their foliage under the direct rays of the sun or next to any areas that would expose it to drafts of cold/hot air.

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This beautiful plant is not that difficult to fig-ure out how to care for! Its forever home should have lots of bright, natural light and it would love to be watered when the soil dries out slightly at the top inch.  

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This beauty of an Alocasia 'Low Rider' is currently in an 8-inch grow pot with gorgeous green leaves. Also known as Elephant Ears plant, it will gladly ride with your plant squad if you provide it with bright, moderate light and a humid environment! In terms of watering, they prefer being consistently moist, but will tolerate drying a little bit at the surface (just be careful NOT to ever let the soil dry completely!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

We would also recommend taking the time to wipe the leaves of Alocasia plants regularly with a damp cloth as this helps to prevent the accumulation of dust on the leaves and to an extent the dry environment in which spider mites (a common pest of this plant) would thrive.

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Airplants enjoy moderate light and high humidity. If your space is quite dry, we encourage you to mist the tips of your airplant’s leaves in between your regular soakings/waterings. This will help to prevent the leaf tips from turning brown, which is generally caused by dehydration.  After misting or soaking/watering your airplants we recommend holding the plant from its root/base and then gently shaking off any excess water. To prevent your airplants from rotting due to overwatering, it is important to keep your plant upside down for several hours (the longer the better!) after soakings. This will help to thoroughly drain the water that has accumulated in-between the leaves and at the base your airplant.  

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No soil necessary?! To keep this beauty happy, all you need is a home with high humidity or a spray bottle handy for regular misting as they absorb moisture from the air. They don’t enjoy full sun, but would instead prefer indirect light!

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Airplants are great for spaces that have moderate light and high humidity.

Half the fun is finding new ways to display them. Sometimes a little glass bowl with some river rocks and three airplants is all you need to create a lovely little centerpiece!