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How to Care for Christmas Cactus?

Christmas cactus has attractive leaves with beautiful flowers. Although the main roots of this plant go back to the tropics, you can buy it at any time of the year and grow it indoors as a houseplant. Christmas cactus is almost easy to care for and a little care is enough to see its colorful blooms on cold winter days and Christmas days! 

In short, in order to take care of and maintain the Christmas cactus, we must say that During the care of the Christmas cactus to encourage the plant to flower more, grow your Christmas cactus as a hanging plant or place it in a place where there is enough space for the leaves to spread and hang. The good thing about the Christmas cactus is that, unlike most other cacti, you do not have to worry about its sharp blades when you touch it!

Christmas Cactus Light Requirements: What light is best for Christmas cactus?

Holiday cactus prefers relative shade or filtered light; Of course, this houseplant can quickly get used to other light and environmental conditions, but it is better to keep it in an environment with indirect light, so make sure you sufficiently provide the Christmas cactus light requirements.

However, if you want to expose it to direct sunlight, do so only during the winter months, as too much sunlight in the spring and summer can cause the plant to turn yellow and pale.

Christmas Cactus Watering: How often should you water a Charismas cactus?

This houseplant is a cactus, its tropical background makes it thirstier for water than its counterparts. So, water the Christmas cactus regularly during maintenance. The important thing to keep in mind when watering a Christmas cactus is to allow excess water to drain through the drainage holes under the pot when watering. In addition, the soil should be completely dry between waterings. Of course, if the soil is too dry, the leaves will begin to wilt and wrinkle.

Regarding how often you water your plant, it depends on the environmental conditions in which your Christmas cactus is kept. For example, during a hot and sunny summer, you should water the plant almost twice a week. Or, for example, if you put a Christmas cactus next to a skylight window in the winter, you may need to water it once a week.

To find out when your holiday cactus soil is dry and needs watering, dip your finger about 5 cm into the soil. If you feel the soil is dry, water the plant. Otherwise, avoid watering the plant, as overwatering will kill your cactus.

Christmas Cactus Soil: What is the best soil for a Christmas cactus?

Regarding the soil which is suitable for maintaining the Christmas cactus, we must say that the type of soil is not a vital factor for this houseplant. Christmas cactus has a high adaptability to different types of soil and can grow well in different soils. It is interesting to know that this plant grows in its original nature as an epiphysis (aerial).

However, in the case of holiday cactus soil, we can say that this plant can grow well in sandy, perlite-containing, potting (multi-purpose) and cactus-specific soils. For best growth, soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.2. Therefore, peat moss can be a suitable additive to have an environment with more acidity.

Thus, it can be said that, soil is another basic and important issue so as to care for Christmas cactus.

 Does holiday cactus like humidity?

Christmas cactus is one of the cacti that needs moisture to live, especially when it grows in dry areas or spends the winter in a warm environment. You can provide the required moisture for the holiday cactus by spraying water on the leaves or placing the plant pot on a tray containing water and pebbles. Just make sure the bottom of the pot does not come in contact with water. 50% humidity is enough for this plant. If the humidity is high, the risk of fungal diseases increases.

Christmas Cactus Toxicity: Are Christmas cactus poisonous to humans and pets?

This houseplant has little poison and children should not touch it. Its harmful effects can include nausea and diarrhea. In some cases, touching Christmas cactus may be a cause of depression, but no signs of poisoning have been reported after consuming this plant.

Yellowed, Spotted, or Wilting Leaves or Stems

As “yellowed, spotted or wilting leaves” is one of the common problems that you may face when you want to care for Christmas cactus, we will try to describe the reasons and the ways to solve it in details.

If you experience yellowing of leaves and stems, the appearance of spots on them or wilting of the plant, thoroughly examine the plant for the presence of thrips. Thrips are small, crab-like black-silver insects. Leaf and stem damage is not caused directly by thrips, but by viruses that are transmitted to the plant by these insects. If you notice thrips in your Christmas cactus, get rid of them with insecticide soap or garden oil.

It is better to remove the plant from its previous pot and plant it in a new and disinfected pot with fresh potting soil. In addition to thrips, wilting can be caused by lack of light, improper watering, or excessive root compression. Therefore, if you notice yellowing, spots or wilting of leaves and stems, consider these cases and make the necessary changes.

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How to Care for Cockscomb?

Cockscomb is a fast growing plant that grows up to 30cm in height and is excellent for keeping in pots. This beautiful summer plant will surely surprise you. Just look at it a little to see the eruption of beautiful purple flowers on this plant.

The generic name is derived from the Ancient Greek word, meaning “burning”, and refers to the flame-like flower heads.

Essential Tips to Care for Cockscomb

The best methods of how to care for Cockscomb include as follows:

What light is best for Cockscomb (Celosia)?

It’s nice to have enough sunshine in Cockscomb, but don’t worry. Because it grows in dimmer and shady environments. But it grows better in full light. Cockscomb needs about 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. In fact, the more light, the better! Place Cockscomb near a north skylight or on a balcony. Be careful that the soil does not dry out completely in the sun, as this will cause the plant to wither.

So, as shown above, light plays a significant role to care for Cockscomb.

How often should you water a Cockscomb?

Water the plant when the soil surface is completely dry. But overwatering severely weakens it. Cockscomb indoor plant can not tolerate wet soil. These plants do not enjoy much watering at all. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Cockscomb.

Finding the right watering program for Cockscombs can be a little tricky, but don’t worry. The easiest way is to pay attention to the soil surface. Whenever the surface dries a few centimeters, it means that it is time to water. If your plant receives a lot of light, do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Conversely, if the plant is not exposed to much light, then its need for watering is reduced. 3cm of rain a week meets the needs of the plant well. So if you are in a rainy area, it is not bad to take a little plant under the rain.

What is the best soil for a Cockscomb?

Having soil that drains quickly is very important to Cockscomb. Planting it in soil with improper drainage will cause the plant roots to rot and result in death. Heavy soil with high amounts of clay is not suitable for it. Suitable soil for Celosia is garden soil, peat moss and compost.

In order to care for Cockscomb, toxicity is considered to be a major issue because it directly relates to your health especially children. Cockscomb is safe for children and pets.

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How to Care for a Bonsai Tree?

Did you know that growing Bonsai is an ancient Chinese skill?

This art became popular among the Japanese from about 700 AD and continues to this day.

At one time only the richest aristocrats and high-ranking members of Japanese society could enjoy these plants, but now it is an art that people all over the world enjoy.

It is not uncommon to see Bonsai for the first time. The usual scenario is this:

you get a Bonsai as a Christmas or birthday present. You love it and want to keep it good so it grows well.

Essential Tips to Care for Bonsai Tree

The best methods of how to care for Bonsai Tree include as follows:

What light is best for Bonsai?

Light is among the first important issues to care for Bonsai Tree. Bonsai grows in small pots in a well-lit environment. With this in mind, a place like window sills is a good fit. Bonsai should be kept away from direct heat.

How often should you water a Bonsai Tree?

You should never be indifferent to watering Bonsai. Water the soil when it starts to dry; Never allow the Bonsai soil to dry completely. If your indoor Bonsai is exposed to full sun, you may need to water it daily. This amount can vary depending on the size of the pot, the type of soil and the type of Bonsai tree. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Bonsai Tree.

Know the amount of water needed by each tree and adjust the overall amount of watering accordingly. It is also a good idea to use a hygrometer to determine the tree’s needs. Watering of Bonsai should be done with a hose with adjustable degree or a suitable sprinkler; So that water is gently added to the soil and its flow does not damage the soil. Continue watering until excess water comes out of the drainage holes under the pot.

Rainfall is also one of the most ideal events for Bonsai watering.

In warm seasons such as summer, water it every day and in colder seasons, water it every 3-4 days. If you may forget to water regularly, use the immersion method: Fill a container with water, soak the Bonsai in it for 10 minutes, and then remove.

What is the best fertilizer for a Bonsai Tree?

If you want your Bonsai to stay healthy and beautiful, you must fertilize it. You know that Bonsai grows in a small amount of soil, so it is essential that you fertilize it to make up for the lack of minerals in the soil.

Any kind of general purpose liquid fertilizer is suitable for Bonsai. This type of fertilizer can be found in all flower and plant stores.

Our recommendation is to use half the recommended strength of fertilizer for this plant. Fertilization should be done at least once a month, except in the winter months. Bonsai also enjoys foliar application. In this method of fertilization, you should spray a liquid water-soluble fertilizer directly on the leaves of the plant. Spraying should be done every other month.

You should be careful that Bonsai is poisonous if eaten. So keep your Bonsai out of the reach of children.

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How to Care for Calathea Zebra Plant?

Undoubtedly, Calathea Zebra Plant (Calathea Zebrina) is one of the most beautiful plants of the Calathea family. Calathea Zebra Plant with its beautiful and large leaves, lives happily in tropical rainforests.

Following the introduction of Calathea Zebra Plant, the interesting point is that this plant opens its leaves during the day to absorb more sunlight and gathers them again at night before going to sleep. It is a little sensitive to the situation, but if you take care of it with interest, it will live with you with joy and freshness.

Essential Tips to Care for Calathea Zebra Plant

The best methods of how to care for Calathea Zebra Plant include as follows:

What light is best for Calathea Zebrina?

Even if Calathea is in its original habitat, it prefers a place with relative shade. If you keep a Calathea Zebra Plant at home as a houseplant, you should provide indirect, low to medium light. Do not let the sun shine directly on it, especially in the afternoon, when it is the hottest part of the day. Otherwise, the leaves lose their color, brown spots of color appear on their surface or burn severely. So, make sure you sufficiently provide the Calathea lighting requirements.

Although it grows better in low light, if it is placed in a completely dark environment, it will lose its growth rate and produce withered stems. If this happens, move it to brighter places over time.

How often should you water a Calathea Zebra Plant?

In the rest, concerning the tips of caring for a Calathea Zebra Plant, it is better to know that one of the most challenging parts of maintaining a Calathea Zebrina is that you can keep the soil moist without flooding. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Calathea Zebra Plant. Calathea does not like to live in completely wet soil, but at the same time should not experience dryness. If the soil is completely dry, the plant will wither and the leaves will become tubular.

Try not to create such conditions for the plant, as this type of stress can cause serious damage to the Calathea.

What is the best soil for a Calathea Zebrina?

It is better to use fertile soil with coal composition and proper drainage for this plant. Do not use heavy soil, as this type of soil retains too much moisture and can make the plant sick. On the other hand, soil with a high amount of sand is not suitable for Calathea Zebra Plant, because it passes water very quickly and the plant does not have a chance to absorb it. The best soil composition for Calathea Zebrina is one part potting soil, two parts coal, and two parts perlite.

What is the best fertilizer for a Calathea Zebra Plant?

In what follows, we will address how to fertilize this plant:

During the growing season, fertilize it with liquid water every month. Use this fertilizer at quarter strength. Avoid over-fertilizing and wash the soil well several times a year to prevent mineral elements from accumulating in the soil.

As a result, we could say that fertilizer is regarded as one of the fundamental issues when someone wants to care for Calathea Zebra Plant.

Can Calathea Zebra Plant Grow in Water?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to propagate this plant by leaf cuttings or stems. Cuttings from this plant can not retain the characteristics of the original plant and become a new plant by rooting, so the Calathea Zebra Plant can not be propagated by cuttings in water.

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How to Care for Begonia Rex?

Begonia Rex is a subtropical, perennial plant that is usually kept in pots as a houseplant. The species that are widely sold worldwide as Begonias are modified species of East Asian Begonias.

Of all the begonias, Begonia Rex is one of the most beautiful plants. It is sometimes called painted leaf Begonia or fancy leaf Begonia. Begonias also bloom, but because they are small, gardeners usually separate them from the plant to make the leaves stand out better. Some types of Rex Begonia go into hibernation during the winter.

This plant is propagated because of its attractive leaves. Begonia Rex has colorful heart-shaped leaves that give a special effect to the environment and is a hardy plant that does not require much care. Only indirect sunlight and occasional pruning are sufficient for Begonia.

Begonias also bloom, but because they are small, gardeners usually separate them from the plant to make the leaves stand out better. Some types of Rex Begonia go into hibernation during the winter.

Essential Tips to Care for Begonia Rex

The best methods of how to care for Begonia Rex include as follows:

What light is best for Begonia Rex?

One of the best places to put begonias is near an east/west window in the house. Rex Begonia house plant receives enough sunlight well and without damage in such a place. If you live in a place where spring and summer are not too hot, near a sunny north window is also a good place to be.

Rotate the plant pot every week so that all parts of it receive the same amount of sunlight. If you have a lack of natural light, you can get help from fluorescent lamps. Begonia Rex indoor plant grows well under this light, thus providing you with more options for home storage.

If the edges of the leaves turn brown and look burnt, it means that the begonia is too close to the window. If it has an unbalanced growth and its leaves are too long and inclined towards the light, it means that the light received for it is low.

How often should you water a Rex Begonia?

In the rest, concerning the tips of caring for a Begonia Rex, it is better to know that determining when a plant needs watering is almost simple. However, the plant probably needs weekly watering, especially during the growing season. In this way, to care for Begonia Rex, watering is considered to be of great significance.

The water given to begonia should not be too salty and use water such as rainwater, distilled water or water that has been resting for a few hours. Do not forget that if you always keep the plant soil moist, it will cause it to rot, and on the other hand, if you constantly leave it thirsty for water, it will wither. Yellowing or browning of the leaves is a sign of overwatering.

If you are using a pot for the plant, after all the excess water has accumulated in the pot; Empty it. You can also fill the pot with pebbles to absorb excess water and save the plant from getting wet. At the same time, its moisture is maintained and some of it is given to the ambient air.

What is the best soil for a Begonia Rex?

Intending to care for Begonia Rex, the other crucial matter is soil. The best composition for Begonia Rex is soil containing lots of perlite, fiber and other lightening compounds. Coal-based soil is better for Rex Begonia. If you can not find such soil, use a multi-purpose plant-based combination.

What is the best fertilizer for a Rex Begonia?

imultaneously with the resumption of plant growth in the spring, choose a multi-purpose fertilizer, water solvent for houseplants and add it to the plant with a quarter of the recommended strength. During this time, repeat this every two weeks.

You can also use multipurpose fertilizers with gentle release. In this case, you should renew the fertilization every three months.

With the arrival of autumn or early winter due to the plant entering dormancy, stop the fertilization process.

We recommend washing the plant soil thoroughly with clean, fresh water every three to four months. This washes away the salts that have accumulated in the soil due to fertilization and lightens the soil.

How Do You Care For Rex Begonia In The Winter?

If you keep Rex Begonia outdoors in the garden during the winter, you should remove it from the soil and wrap it in a tissue or newspaper, then store it in a box in a cool, dark place to plant it again in the next season.

But if you keep Begonia Rex in a pot, you can keep it indoors at room temperature during the winter. Just because of the heating devices, you should be careful about the dryness of the indoor air and try to keep the area around the plant a little moist

This plant contains calcium oxalate, a compound that is toxic to dogs and cats.

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How to Care for Dieffenbachia?

This plant belongs to the central and southern parts of America. Its green leaves with a mixture of white color make it a stunning plant. Another name for this plant is Dumb canes! Because if it is eaten, due to the toxic juice inside it, the person may lose the ability to speak.

Dieffenbachia is a member of the large family Arecaceae. Together plants such as Aglaonema, Spathiphyllum and Philodendron from this family. So it is not unexpected to say that Dieffenbachia loves moisture!

Dieffenbachia is a very beautiful and popular plant. Dieffenbachia is a good air purifier! This plant absorbs air pollution and provides you with cleaner air

It is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina.

Essential Tips to Care for Dieffenbachia

The best methods of how to care for dieffenbachia include as follows:

What light is best for Dieffenbachia?

In general, it needs an environment with filtered and indirect light, but it can also tolerate direct light. Too much light burns the leaves of Dieffenbachia. Conversely, if the color of your plant’s leaves is too yellow/white, too much shade may cause the plant to turn pale.

But the story is different for Dieffenbachia, who is kept outside the house. In this case, Dieffenbachia receives full and bright sunlight but should be protected from strong winds and strong sunny summer afternoons. Otherwise, it looks sickly.

In general, too much light burns the leaves of Dieffenbachia. Conversely, if the color of your plant’s leaves is too yellow/white, too much shade may cause the plant to turn pale.

How often should you water a Dieffenbachia?

There is no exact time to determine the day of watering. You need to consider the weather conditions, the time of year you are in, the type of soil, the amount of light received, the amount of moisture and the location of the plant, and create a proper watering pattern for Dumb Cane according to the outcome of all these factors.

Overwatering can cause the roots to become fleshy, growth to be weakened, and eventually the stem to become fungal. So make sure the pot has several drainage holes. As always, proper soil drainage is important.

In general, the best time to water Dieffenbachia is when the top few inches of soil have dried. When watering, water should be given until the excess comes out from under the pot, but this water should not come in contact with the pot because it will cause the plant soil to dry later and as a result, the roots of the plant will be damaged.

Also, try to use water that is low in salts. So if you use tap water, let it rest for a few hours until the solutes have settled.

In this way, to care for Dieffenbachia, watering is considered to be of great significance.

What is the best soil for Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)?

Potting soil for violets is suitable for Dieffenbachia houseplants. You have probably heard this combination many times:

• One-third of multipurpose clay

• One-third of peat moss

• One-third of pebble or perlite

If you plant Dieffenbachia in your garden, you are free to choose the final soil composition. The combination mentioned above can be very useful for it.

But if you have an apartment Dieffenbachia, be sure to use the soil for houseplants or make the ideal combination yourself: two parts of peat moss and one part of perlite. Simply!

Spring is the best time to change the soil or move the plant to a new pot. Do not overdo it and choose a pot with multiple drainage holes.

What is the best fertilizer for a Dumb Cane?

The easiest way to fertilize Dieffenbachia is to add a little liquid fertilizer every once in a while after watering the plant. Never fertilize the plant in winter, in this season watering alone is enough for the plant.

Choose a balanced solvent fertilizer in water and add it to the plant at half the recommended strength while watering.

Use solid fertilizer with long-term release when moving the plant to a new pot or changing the soil. Always follow the original recipe written on the fertilizer and follow it accordingly. So if you want your Dumb Cane to grow well, don’t forget to fertilize it.

The deadly and highly toxic nature of Dieffenbachia is more of a myth than a fact.

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How to Care for False Aralia?

To introduce the beautiful False Aralia indoor plant, we must say that it originally belongs to Scotland, it can grow up to about 15 meters in its natural habitat. 

Of course, rest assured, because the False Aralia in the apartments and in general away from their original habitat, can not grow much and will not be a problem for you in terms of height.

 One of the main reasons for taking care of False Aralia is its attractive and beautiful leaves. 

Leaves dark green, long and delicate. False Aralia does not need much care and at the same time gives a special elegance and beauty to the environment, so this plant is a very good choice for home and office.

Essential Tips to Care for False Aralia

The best methods of how to care for False Aralia include as follows:

What light is best for False Aralia?

Light is among the first important issues to care for False Aralia. This beautiful plant likes to drown in a lot of but indirect sunlight! Our advice to you is to place it near skylights so that it receives the bright sunlight well and at the same time is never exposed to direct rays. Direct sunlight on False Aralia causes the tip and margin of its leaves to burn and turn brown.

How often should you water a False Aralia?

Moderate or lukewarm water is what False Aralia needs. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for False Aralia.

Water the plant when it dries a few centimeters from the soil surface. Do not forget that to provide the moisture needed by the plant, you must regularly spray water on the surface of the leaves. And after watering the Plerandra Elegantissima (False Aralia), immediately drain the water collected under the pot.

 What is the best soil for a False Aralia?

Peat-based soil is good for planting False Aralia, but you should make sure that the peat grains are large so that there is good drainage in the soil. False Aralia do not like spongy soils.

 False Aralia is slightly toxic to children and pets.

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How to Care for Kalanchoe?

Kalanchoe is a popular succulent of the flowering plant family and is an evergreen plant that has beautiful flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Madagascar.

In traditional medicine, Kalanchoe species have been used to treat ailments such as infections, rheumatism and inflammation. Kalanchoe extracts also have immunosuppressive effects. Kalanchoe pinnata has been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago as being used as a traditional treatment for hypertension.

Essential Tips to Care for Kalanchoe

The best methods of how to care for Kalanchoe include as follows:

What light is best for Kalanchoe?

These plants love sunny places and bright sunlight; Especially in summer, which is their growing season. During the winter, place it in front of a south window.

Kalanchoe is a suitable option for busy people because it has a high compatibility with dry soil and will remain green even if you forget to water it. This characteristic of kalanchoe is due to its fleshy and juicy leaves that store water in themselves and use it when needed. To have a kalanchoe that is always beautiful and fresh, it is necessary to observe and consider the vital items such as light, watering and other items that we have mentioned in detail below.

How often should you water a Kalanchoe?

Normally this plant needs water once every two weeks. Of course, this time may vary depending on the temperature, light or size of the pot, and you need to recognize it.

What is the best soil for a Kalanchoe?

A combination of cactus soil and potting soil can be used for Kalanchoe. The soil should have good drainage and its pH should be between 6.5–8.5.

If you are lazy in watering plants or you forget, this houseplant is suitable for you.

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How to Care for Prayer Plant?

Prayer plant has one of the most beautiful leaves among plants. These tricolor leaves have a green and velvety background with yellow dots on them and red lines on all of them. If you are interested in gardening and you like to bring a colorful and beautiful creature home, then this plant is very suitable for you.

Maranta leuconeura is native to the tropics of the United States and takes its name from the 16th century physicist and botanist Bartolomeo Maranta. About 40 to 50 different species of this plant have been identified, all of which grow on rhizomes, and is a perennial, evergreen plant.

This houseplant is also known as the prayer plant because the leaves of this plant are flat during the day but gather at night and become like arms raised for prayer.

The mature type of leaves of this plant grows up to about 15 cm, which is protruded from the short stem of this plant. Although this plant is known as a houseplant, it is not easy to maintain in the long run.

Prayer Plant Light Requirements: What light is best for prayer plants?

Maranta leuconeura needs a lot of light, but indirectly. This plant should never be exposed to direct sunlight as it will burn its leaves or it may stain and the leaves may lose their color.

Prayer plant can tolerate low light conditions, but in winter this houseplant goes to rest and should be in a skylight environment.

Prayer Plant Watering: How often should you water a prayer plant?

During the growing season, i.e., from spring to early autumn, it is better to water the prayer plant regularly and do not allow the plant soil to dry out. Whenever the soil surface is drying, it is time to water it and you should not let even the soil surface dry completely.

This plant gets thirsty quickly and needs water, but on the other hand, you should also be careful about diseases and fungi, so you should not allow the leaves to get wet or the soil to be too wet. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for prayer plant.

Dehydration and overwatering can both damage the plant and cause the leaves to turn yellow or drop.

It is better to use water that has room temperature and is not cold. Also, reduce the amount of water in winter.

What is the best soil for a Maranta leuconeura?

Prayer plant likes acidic soil. An excellent soil composition for this plant includes pudding with a pH between 5.5 and 6.0 or a combination of two parts peat moss, one part clay and one part perlite or coarse sand.

Ordinary potting soil can also be used as long as it is well drained. If you feel your soil is not well drained, you can improve it by adding perlite or coarse sand to the soil. Make sure the pot has drainage holes.

Prayer Plant Temperature Tolerance

Now, we come to temperature which is assumed to be principal to care for prayer plant in addition to light, watering and soil that are mentioned above.

Prayer plant prefers to live in temperatures between 15 and 18 degrees, and temperatures below this can damage the leaves.

Prayer Plant Humidity: Does prayer plant like humidity?

This houseplant likes a very humid environment that is usually not provided indoors.

You can provide this moisture to the plant with some measures. Using a vaporizer or kettle near the plant or pouring rocks and water into the tray under the pot so that water does not come in contact with the plant provides good moisture. You can also moisten the leaves with room temperature water.

What is the best fertilizer for a prayer plant?

You can fertilize Maranta leuconeura every two weeks from early spring to mid-autumn. It is better to dilute a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 fertilizer twice the product recipe.

If the amount of fertilizer is very low, the plant growth will be very slow or hard. Excessive fertilization can burn the roots, turn the leaves brown, and even kill the plant. During the winter it is better to reduce the amount of fertilizer once a month.

How to repot prayer plant?

Prayer plant does not need to repot much, but over time, its roots may occupy the entire pot and run out of space, and the plant will grow more slowly.

To repot Maranta leuconeura, you must choose a pot that is eventually 4 to 5 inches larger than the previous pot. To repot, gently remove the plant from the old pot, wipe the roots off the old soil, and place the plant in a new pot with new soil.

The best time to repot this houseplant is in early spring and before the growing season begins.

Why Are Paryer Plant Leaves Turning Yellow?

In addition to the points that we mention in the “Diseases” section, this problem is usually caused by poor maintenance conditions, fungal diseases or viruses. Often, the cause of “leaves turning yellow” is something that can be controlled, such as the location of the plant or the amount of fertilizer. But sometimes more serious action may be needed.

The first step when the leaves turn yellow is to check the amount of light and if the light reaches the plant too much, move it to a place with indirect and filtered light.

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How to Care for Polka Dot Plant?

The polka dot plant is not difficult to maintain, but since it is native to the tropics, it may not tolerate perennials in all areas and you will have to replace the plant with a new one each year.

The best time to plant polka dot plants is in the spring, and you should know that these plants have a moderate growth rate and remain small and compact even at maturity, especially when kept indoors. Therefore, polka dot plant is a good choice for those who are looking for a compact houseplant.

The polka dot plant is a small but very impressive plant that has spotted and special leaves. Most polka dot plant species have pink leaves with green spots that make an exceptional combination, but there are some other species of this plant that have purple, white, red or other spots. Some growers even create special colors of this plant which is very impressive. 

Polka Dot Plant Light Requirements: What light is best for Polka Dot Plants?

If you keep this houseplant outside the house, it is better to put it in a place that is a little shady during the day. In fact, too much light can cause the plant’s leaves to fade. But if you keep the plant indoors, you need to provide plenty of indirect or filtered light.

Of course, polka dot plants can tolerate a small amount of direct light or low light during the day, but you should know that low light in the long run causes the leaves of the plant to fade or get thin. Therefore, the east or south window of the house is a good place to keep Hypoestes phyllostachya and provides good light for the plant.

Polka Dot Plant Watering: How often should you water a Polka Dot Plant?

In the rest, concerning the tips of caring for a polka dot plant, it is better to know that the soil of this houseplant should always be moist and its humidity should be managed. That is, you must be careful that the soil of the polka dot plant does not become too dry or too wet; this is because excessive drying of the soil can cause the plant to wither and then to die in the long run. Excessively wet soil can also cause plant roots to rot and die. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for polka dot plant.

As a general rule, whenever the upper half of the plant dries out, it is time to re-water it. Keep in mind that the indoor plants need more watering than the plants in the ground. So regularly check the soil of the plant and water it if necessary.

In winter, however, reduce the amount of watering slowly, because polka dot plant is resting in winter and needs less water. Instead, whenever you enter the next growing season, return to the plant watering routine.

What is the best soil for a Hypoestes phyllostachya?

This houseplant prefers to live in an organic, rich and well-drained soil. Any soil composition that is organic is suitable for this plant. In the case of drainage, if you want to have better drainage, you can use perlite or pumice in the soil composition.

Polka Dot Plant Fertilizer: What is the best fertilizer for a Polka Dot Plant?

When you want to care for polka dot plant, one of the important questions that may come to your mind is “what is the best fertilizer?” In what follows, we will address how to fertilize this plant:

Polka dot plant is very interested in nutrition. Therefore, whether you keep it in the garden or in a pot, you need to fertilize it. If you plant it in the garden, you can mix some compost with the plant soil every spring to provide enough food for it. If your polka dot plant lives in pots and indoors, you can use organic plant fertilizers monthly during the growing season, i.e., from spring to autumn. In winter, you should not fertilize this plant.

It should be noted that a standard 20-20-20 fertilizer is a good choice to use for polka dot plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya).

Polka Dot Plant Repotting: How to repot Polka Dot Plant?

When the roots of the polka dot plant start to come out from under the pot, it is time to change the pot.

But before repotting, be sure to use its stems for propagation.

Note that in no case should the difference in size of pots be more than one size, because in this case the plant has to do the growth of roots and then start growing stems and leaves.

Polka Dot Plant Pruning: How to prune Polka Dot Plant?

Another thing to keep in mind when caring for a polka dot plant is pruning it. As we said, polka dot plant is very prone to thinning and needs pruning to prevent this.

You do not need any special tools to do this and you can prune the top two leaves of each stem with your nails on a weekly basis.

By pruning the Hypoestes phyllostachya, the plant will grow stronger and healthier from the pruned place again.

Propagating Polka Dot Plant: How to propagate Polka Dot Plants?

When you want to care for polka dot plant, another important question that may come to your mind is “how to propagate it.”

To propagate this houseplant, you can use two methods: 1- Propagating by seeds, 2- Propagating by stem cuttings.

If you want to use the seed growing method, you should start by soaking the seeds in early spring, then transfer the seeds to moist, warm soil to germinate after a few days. After a week or two, the seeds have grown to the point where you can transfer them to a pot.

But if you want to use the second method to propagate polka dot plant, you need a stem about 10 cm from the plant that is healthy and strong. After finding the desired stem and cutting it, put the end of the stem in the root hormone, then plant it in warm, moist soil. After about a week your cuttings will take root and start growing.

How do I make my Polka Dot Plant thicker?

This plant naturally becomes thinner with age. Of course, low light can also cause the plant to get thin. As a result, if this problem is not due to unsuitable light, you can solve this problem by pruning the upper leaves of the plant on a weekly basis and make the plant denser and thicker.

Does Polka Dot Plant Bloom?

Polka dot plant is one of the houseplants that also has flowering, but its flowers are not as attractive as its leaves; In fact, this plant is more famous for its beautiful leaves. Therefore, you can prune the flowers of the polka dot plant so that the plant can focus on the healthy and strong growth of its leaves. The leaves are the strong point of this plant and of course the main factor of its beauty!

Polka dot plant has small purple flowers. Unfortunately, these flowers are a sign of the end of a period for this houseplant. In fact, this flowering shows that the plant either dies or goes into hibernation after the end of this period. In this regard, we must say that if you have taken good care of your plant, you can hope that after the end of flowering, your plant will fall asleep and after a while, it will wake up healthy from hibernation.

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How to Care for Spider Plant?

Spider plant grows well in almost any environment and any climate. It does not matter in the bathroom, bedroom, on the table, bookshelf or even the kitchen! If you are new and do not have enough experience in caring for plants, choose spider plants. 

Care for Spider Plant

The best methods of how to look after a spider plant include as follows:

Spider Plant Light Requirements: What light is best for Spider plant?

The spider plant can tolerate light fluctuations, but in general, the spider plant prefers indirect and bright sunlight to be fresh.

With enough light, the streaks on the surface of the leaves become more beautiful and prominent. Never expose the spider plant to direct sunlight, as it will burn its leaves.

Spider plant is a happy and lush plant that grows in both harsh and excellent conditions.

Spider Plant Watering: How often should you water a spider plant?

In the rest, concerning the tips of caring for a spider plant, it is better to know that water the plant well enough, but be careful not to overwhelm it. Excessive wetting of the soil will cause root rot. Allow the soil to dry well between each watering of the spider plant. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for spider plant.

If you notice that the tips of the leaves turn brown, the water you use to water the plant is probably high in a fluid. Excess fluoride can accumulate in the soil and interfere with plant function. If this happens, let the water stand overnight in a container without a lid to remove excess chlorine and fluoride.

If the leaf surface veins fade, meaning the plant is thirsty, water it well until excess water comes out from under the pot, in which case the spider plant will regenerate quickly.

Spider plant is a thirsty plant, but it can make you forget about watering, and it is not a hardy plant. Normally this plant needs watering once a week but this time may be more or less in different seasons and climatic conditions.

Water the Spider plant in proportion to the temperature and incoming light. Like most houseplants, this plant hates overwatering. Pay attention to the soil of the plant to know the exact time of watering. Before watering, pay attention to the plant soil. If the soil is still wet or damp, it should not be re-watered. Instead, you should wait for the soil to dry, and then it is time to re-water.

Spider Plant Soil: What is the best soil for a spider plant?

Intending to care for spider plant, the other crucial matter is soil. This plant can be planted and grown in different soils. Spider plant needs heavier soil due to its plump and fleshy roots. The point that is important for the soil of this plant is its proper drainage.

For this houseplant, a mixture of 50% garden soil and 50% sand and compost soil is the most suitable soil. For better soil drainage, some sand can be added. Alkaline soil will be very useful for the growth of this plant.

Spider Plant Fertilizer: What is the best fertilizer for a spider plant?

In spring and summer, fertilize the plant more than twice a month. Of course, be careful not to confuse the plant with too much fertilizer. Excessive fertilization causes the leaves to turn brown.

In autumn and winter, the growth rate of the plant naturally slows down, so you do not need to fertilize the plant in these seasons.

Always make sure the soil is moist before fertilizing the plant. Fertilizing the plant will burn the roots if the soil is dry. For more freshness of the plant, it is better to strengthen it with liquid fertilizer for houseplants.

How do you treat leaf rot on a spider plant?

Sometimes the middle of the plant may start to rot from the base of the leaves. The cause of this rot is excessive watering.

For treatment, stop watering immediately and resume watering after the soil dries. Note that this time do the watering at longer intervals and in smaller amounts so that the plant does not rot.

Why do my Spider plant’s tips of leaves burn?

One cause of burning the Spider plant’s leaf tips is direct and intense light. If the plant is exposed to direct light, move it to a bright place with indirect light.

Poor watering can also cause this disease. Water the plant three times a week in summer and once a week in winter. Of course, this number is a limit and you can determine the watering time by examining the plant soil. Drying of the soil shows you that your plant needs watering.

Why is my spider plant turning transparent?

This complication occurs due to the cold weather. Move the plant pot to a warmer environment to solve the problem.

Why did my spider plant lose its stripes?

This problem occurs due to the low light environment. Move the plant to a bright place away from direct sunlight.

Why are the tips of the leaves of my spider plant dying?

It may be due to the high temperature. Move the pot to a cooler place. Before transferring, you can place the pot in a pan of water for a quarter.

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How to Care for Peperomia Plants?

There are many types of beautiful leaves that can cope well with unfavorable living conditions and can be one of the ideal plants for you that you would like to add a new plant to your houseplant collection.

Peperomia is native to the tropics and is grown for its beautiful, almost circular leaves. Peperomia does not have attractive flowers.

Peperomia is small in size and sometimes reaches more than 30 cm in height inside the house and eventually up to 60 cm. This small size of the plant puts it in the category of ideal plants for apartments and small spaces. The stems of radiator plant are usually thick and strong and have stiff, fleshy leaves that have similar characteristics to succulents.

Peperomia or Radiator plant is one of the amazing houseplants that has many positive features and these features have made it one of the ideal and popular houseplants.

Is Peperomia a succulent?

Many species of Peperomia leaves also have the characteristics of succulents. That is, they have facilities for storing water and reducing water loss, and these facilities help them to adapt to irregular watering and dry weather.

The fact is that succulents are not a very specific group of plants, and some of their characteristics may overlap with other plants.

There are several plants that are clearly considered succulents, and some plants, such as Peperomia, have common features with succulents.

Some species of Peperomia that are very similar to succulents are Peperomia dolabriformis, Peperomia rotundifolia, and Peperomia graveolens.

Care for Peperomia

The best methods of how to care for Peperomia plants include as follows:

Peperomia Light Requirements: What light is best for Peperomia plants?

In fact, behind the windows facing east or south of the house in all seasons is very suitable for this plant. So, make sure you properly provide peperomia light requirements.

The only thing to be aware of is to avoid direct sunlight, especially in summer, as it will burn the leaves.

If you put Peperomia in a low light place, its stems will grow taller and longer as it seeks out enough light. If this happens, simply trim the extra, long stems to maintain their small appearance, and then move on to a lighter one.

Peperomia also grows under fluorescent lamps! Therefore, it is quite suitable for being in offices and work environments. Some types of Peperomia grow more slowly. Placing these plants in full sunlight helps them to grow faster.

Peperomia Watering: How often should you water a Peperomia?

These houseplants need irregular watering. That is, regardless of the time, water the pot completely whenever it dries on the soil.

People often have trouble watering Peperomia. In fact, overwatering is the most common cause of radiator plant death indoors.

Most of us like to pay too much attention to our plants! And pour a lot of water at the bottom of their pots. Signs of overwatering in Peperomia include stem rot, soft and yellowing of leaves, heaviness of pots and muddy, watery soil.

Although Peperomia does not require more moisture than the home environment, it can also be a great member for terrariums.

In this way, to care for Peperomia plant, watering is considered to be of great significance.

What is the best soil for a Peperomia?

For Peperomia plant, use soil that has high drainage. Equal amounts of peat and perlite or coarse sand are suitable for this plant.

Our recommendation is to change the soil every two to three years. Because the pores between the soil particles close over time and lose their nutrients. Therefore, if the plant receives fresh and nutritious soil, it will be healthier and grow better.

What is the best fertilizer for a Peperomia plant?

During the growing season, ie spring and summer, fertilize this plant once a month and fill its pot with soil that is fully drained, ie it does not retain excess water. Peperomia species require very little fertilizer, and if you fertilize them too much, you will have more problems until you fertilize very little or not at all.

We recommend 10-10-10 water soluble fertilizer. Apply this fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer seasons.

Excessive fertilization damages the plant and upsets the nutrient balance in the soil. So be sure to fertilize the plant as little as possible.

Peperomia Toxicity: Are Peperomia plants poisonous to humans and pets?

Fortunately, this beautiful plant is not poisonous to humans or animals, but we know that it does not taste good and you do not have to worry about your pet peeling its leaves and eating it.

One of the reasons why many people choose this houseplant for their home is that it is not poisonous at all and does not harm your pets.

Also, if you have a toddler, there is no need to worry and special care. You can put your pot in the desired place and worry about your child’s illness or poisoning.

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How to Care for Money Tree?

Easy maintenance, fast growth and beautiful appearance of Money Tree Plant make it an ideal houseplant. All you have to do is to add a little water and light to it and leave the rest to Money Tree. 

It is interesting to know that in ancient Chinese culture, Guiana Chestnut was considered a symbol of wealth and happiness and for this reason, it is also known as the Money Tree Plant. Some people believe that buying a houseplant will make them more financially secure. There is an old story where a poor man prayed to get rich and while praying he saw a strange plant. He takes the plant home as a result of his prayers, sells the plant its strange leaves, and eventually becomes rich.

Care for Money Tree

The best methods of how to care for Money Tree include as follows:

Money Tree Light Requirements: What light is best for Money Tree?

Money Tree Plant should be in a bright place, but do not worry because it can grow well in relative shade. In the middle of the day and when the sun’s temperature reaches its peak, the plant should not be exposed to direct light. If you keep Money Tree Plant outside indoors, it is best to place it in a sheltered area for extra security. Money Tree, which is just brought home, should first be placed in the relative shade and after a while and get used to the environment, it should be moved to a bright place.

Do not change the location of Money Tree too much. The plant is damaged by this incident and expresses its dissatisfaction by shedding its leaves. The best way to maintain Money Plant is to provide continuous, indirect light so that it can store the energy needed for new leaves to grow and germinate.

Guiana Chestnut is one of the plants that tends to light, so you have to rotate it regularly so that all parts receive the same amount of sunlight. This plant also prefers warmer environments. The plant should never be exposed to direct sunlight as its leaves will be damaged and may even cause the plant to die.

Note that it needs enough indirect sunlight, a window in the northern part of your home is a good place to Money Tree Plant.

Money Tree Watering: How often should you water a Money Tree?

The beautiful Money Tree Plant loves wet to dry soil. Wet soil and roots are not tolerable at all. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Money Tree.

Pay attention to the body of this plant, as it is clear, that the lower we go along the stem, the thicker the stem becomes. This thick part is able to store water for a long time and reach different parts of the plant when it is dry.

From spring to autumn, water this indoor plant once a week and minimize this amount when winter arrives. Continue watering until the soil surface is completely saturated and can no longer absorb water. After a few minutes, drain the water collected under the pot, this will prevent water accumulation and root rot.

It is better to use rainwater to water Money Tree. Another option is to use special lime water for plants.

The presence of lime in the water converts heavy water into light water for plants by removing heavy ions.

If rainwater or lime water is not available and you use tap water to water plants, be sure to pour the water into an open container overnight and leave it for a few hours. In this way, chlorine is released into the water and becomes more suitable for plants. Allow the topsoil to dry completely before the next watering.

Money Plant does not like to spray water on the stem; Therefore, never pour water on the stem, as it will cause the plant to rot.

What is the best soil for a Money Tree?

Money Tree Plant needs porous, permeable and rich soil to survive. For this, you can use cactus soil, flower soil or pot soil. You can also add some sand, gravel, clay or perlite to the soil to increase porosity. Guiana Chestnut (Money Tree) can also be grown in the “water culture” method.

What is the best fertilizer for a Money Tree?

In order for the plant to receive all its essential elements, fertilize it almost every 14 days from May to September. Use fertilizer for green plants. Fertilizer should be given to the plant at half the recommended concentration. In addition to this fertilizer, special solid fertilizers have been produced that you can also put in the soil.

Excessive fertilization damages the plant or, by intensifying growth, prevents the formation of a strong plant.

Money Tree Toxicity: Is Money Tree poisonous to humans and pets?

Fortunately, Money Tree is not toxic to humans or pets. However, as a precaution, it is advisable to keep it out of the reach of your young child or pets, so that they do not feel like eating it.

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How to Care for Chinese Evergreen?

The Chinese Evergreen plant or Aglaonema Commutatum, belongs to Southeast Asia. Where the Chinese Evergreen grew in the sun in the shade of large tropical trees. But this beautiful plant was taken to England in 1800 and quickly became one of the most popular houseplants. Its small size and easy maintenance method make Aglaonema a very good choice for beginners.

Chinese Evergreen requires almost no special care! Just a little light and water is enough for this popular plant. Just pay a little attention to it and take the time for it, it will quickly give glory and beauty to your eyes with its beautiful silver leaves. You should know that it is known as luck-bringing! It is believed that this plant brings good luck to its owner. The nickname of the Aglaonema Commutatum is luck-bringing.

If you are a beginner in caring for plants, it is best to start with this houseplant. Because Chinese Evergreen is easy to maintain, it is one of the best houseplants for beginners.

Care for Chinese Evergreen

The best methods of how to care for Chinese Evergreen include as follows:

What light is best for Chinese Evergreen?

This plant needs full but indirect light. Be careful never to expose this plant to direct sunlight as it may burn the leaves. Don’t worry if your home or office doesn’t get a lot of light, the thing that makes Aglaonema house plant so much easier to maintain is that it lasts well in high, medium and even low light. Of course, as long as the light shines on it indirectly!

So with any amount of incoming light in your home, you can be a good host for Chinese Evergreens. You can place it near a skylight covered with a thin curtain. A curtain-like filter is not necessary for places that are very sunny. Rotate it regularly so that all parts of it grow evenly after receiving the same amount of light.

So Chinese Evergreen lasts very little in the light. But it is better to expose it to indirect but sufficient sunlight. Chinese Evergreen is one of the shade-tolerant plants.

So, as shown above, light plays a significant role to care for Chinese Evergreen.

How often should you water a Chinese Evergreen?

In the rest, concerning the tips of caring for a Chinese Evergreen, it is better to know that water the plant when the soil surface is a few centimeters dry. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Chinese Evergreen. If the plant is left in wet soil for a long time, its leaves will turn yellow and begin to fall off. Excessively wet soil will eventually cause root rot. Watering the Chinese Evergreen once or twice a week is sufficient. Do not forget to reduce watering in winter.

If the plant withers slightly, you probably do not have the right watering pattern. In this case, be sure to check the soil regularly and if it dries, water it immediately. In general, the more a plant is exposed to sunlight, the more water it needs, and vice versa.

Do not forget that because Aglaonema belongs to the tropics, it is very interested in moisture. So if you have a dry environment, you should increase the humidity,

What is the best soil for a Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)?

The soil of this plant must have high drainage to be able to remove excess water from the pot. A mixture of leaf soil, sand, peat moss, garden soil or a mixture of peat moss and perlite or leaf soil alone can be a good substrate for the growth of this plant (generally likes leaf-rich and acidic soil).

What is the best fertilizer for a Chinese Evergreen?

Although Aglaonema Commutatum (Chinese Evergreen) do not require special reinforcement. But we recommend adding fertilizer once or twice a year to improve the quality of growth. Use multi-purpose fertilizer for houseplants. Spring and summer are good times to fertilize Chinese Evergreen indoor plants.

How to Make Chinese Evergreen Fuller?

To make Chinese Evergreen fuller indoor plant, you can prune the newly sprouted leaves from the plant. To do this, firmly hold the stem on which the young leaf is located and gently separate the leaf from the base. By doing this, you should be able to remove all the leaves from the plant and the plant will start to grow bigger and stronger from the pruned part. It is best to never use scissors or a knife.

Chinese Evergreen Toxicity: Is Chinese Evergreen poisonous to humans and pets?

In order to care for Chinese Evergreen, toxicity is considered to be a major issue because it directly relates to your health especially children and pets. Chinese Evergreen is slightly poisonous. So keep it out of the reach of your child or pets so they do not want to eat it.

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How to Care for English Ivy?

You have probably seen English Ivy (Hedera Helix) in many English movies. Hedera Helix is a fast-growing plant and is a constant part of English gardens. For this reason, it is also known as English Ivy and it is mostly used to cover walls and insulate them.

This beautiful creeping plant will have beautiful green and yellow flowers during summer and autumn that about 70 types of insects can use their sap. In winter, these flowers turn into tiny yellow or orange fruits that are a hearty food for birds. Pay attention! We said birds. It is better not to try them yourself because they are very toxic to humans.

English Ivy is very beautiful even in spring because its green leaves begin to grow and create a beautiful cover, and thanks to the high health of this plant, Common Ivy rarely suffers from pests and diseases.

Sometimes it can help cure your illness! Some parts of Hedera Helix are useful for treating cough.

English Ivy Light Requirements: What light is best for English Ivy?

The ideal place to put the English Ivy is a cool place. Common Ivy is not very fond of heat, so it will not be a good place next to a warm skylight and a bright radiator.

Although it is cold, it also loves light, so a bright room that receives indirect sunlight is ideal for it.

Hedera Helix is growing tremendously, even in relative shadow.

The English Ivy plant or European Ivy is happy and satisfied in high light, shade and almost any type of soil! But he likes to be next to the skylight.

English Ivy Watering: How often should you water an English Ivy?

Hedera Helix, like many other plants, does not like waterlogging. Always try to keep the soil moist, not wet. Note that excessive watering can cause brown spots on the leaves. If you do not have much skill and experience in watering plants, you can add a little rock and sand to the soil to avoid possible problems due to overwatering. This helps the water to pass through.

It is also a good idea to use expanded clay. Especially for hot and dry areas, because clay stores water and as a result, the plant can use it in the dry season. Expanded clay grains are called Leca. Leca can act as a water storage for plants and prevent the soil from getting wet well.

Using the soil touch method, you can easily find out if the plant needs watering or not. If the soil surface is dry, the plant needs water. Conditions and the amount of soil dryness will change depending on the change of seasons and the amount of air humidity.

Do not use tap water directly.

Use rainwater or tap water that has been poured into an open container overnight.

Drain excess water collected in the pot immediately.

Reduce watering during the winter; But do not allow the plant to enter complete dryness. Moisten the plant from time to time.

The amount of English Ivy watering depends entirely on the amount of light it receives, but under normal circumstances, it is time to re-water the plant every 5 to 7 days. To determine the exact time of capital watering, you can check the soil. Each time the upper half of the plant soil was dry, it was time to re-water.

English Ivy Soil: What is the best soil for a Hedera helix?

As a hassle-free plant, ordinary flower soil is suitable for European Ivy. You can also use horn shavings fertilizer to further strengthen the plant. The porosity of the soil is very important, a good soil should be able to pass water and not remain submerged in water.

Hedera helix Pruning: How to prune English Ivy?

Another thing to keep in mind when caring for an English Ivy is pruning it. If you do not prune English Ivy, it will grow about 20 cm per year. So it is better to prune it well with special scissors.

English Ivy Propagating: How to propagate English Ivy?

When you want to care for English Ivy, another important question that may come to your mind is “how to propagate it.” Hedera Helix or English Ivy can be propagated by cuttings. To do this, just cut a 10 to 12 cm stem from the plant and prune the lower leaves. Then put the end of the cuttings in the rooting hormone and put it in water. After a while, this cutting will take root and you can transfer it to the soil.

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How to Care for Aspidistra?

Aspidistra is a model of plant resistance! It is almost indestructible and can withstand neglect for a long time. But be careful, this does not cause you to put it in a dark corner and leave it alone to dust on its beautiful leaves. Take care of it!

If you have not been very successful in caring for houseplants, Cast Iron Plant is a good choice for you. Aspidistras are evergreen and fresh and can grow well in very low light environments. For example, you can put it on the stairs and not worry about the light it needs, now is the time to put the plant in your shopping list.

This hardworking plant will live very well in hot and dry summers. It is usually not damaged by cold weather in winter. Insects do not want to be with it and diseases and pests will not bother it!

What light is best for Cast-Iron Plant?

The best light for the Cast Iron Plant is soft, filtered and indirect light. The Aspidistra is destroyed by direct sunlight, and direct sunlight causes it to turn yellow and brown, and eventually, the leaves fall off. So it is better to place it in bright places of the room that are not exposed to direct sunlight.

The best place for an Aspidistra Elatior is near a north window, and if you keep the Aspidistra outdoors (such as a yard, balcony, etc.), place it in the shade so that it is completely protected from direct sunlight. Places like by a wall or sheltered by taller plants and trees.

How often should you water an Aspidistra (Cast-Iron Plant)?

Just be careful never to overwater it, as it will quickly cause root rot and plant death. Therefore, watering is another important aspect in order to care for Aspidistra.

Allow the plant soil to dry well between waterings. You can use your fingers to touch a few centimeters of the soil surface and measure its moisture content. It is enough to keep the soil always moist.

The leaves of this plant absorb dust quickly, so always clean them with a damp cloth.

Never allow the water coming out from under the pot to come in contact with the soil or the pot as this will cause the soil to dry out later and this is not suitable for Aspidistra.

Aspidistra Temperature Tolerance

Now, we come to temperature which is assumed to be principal to care for Aspidistra in addition to light, watering and soil that are mentioned above. A healthy Aspidistra can live in temperatures between 7 and 30 degrees Celsius. In general, the Cast Iron Plant is not sensitive to air temperature and humidity.

Aspidistra Elatior survives low temperatures and even frost but loves the normal room temperature. Although it grows in the shade, indirectly filtered light is more suitable.

Aspidistra Humidity: Does Aspidistra like humidity?

Moisture is another thing which we need to inevitably pay attention to when talking about how to care for Aspidistra. This plant does not need to provide moisture, and if the plant provides too much moisture, it will be lost.

You can only provide moisture to the plant once a week during the summer by spraying. But if your plant is kept next to other plants, its moisture is provided by other plants and there is no need for spraying.

Be careful not to spray the plant at all during the resting season of this plant, ie winter. Apply the spray action to the plant away from direct sunlight.

Therefore, please do not forget to take humidity into consideration in order to care for Aspidistra in the best way.

How to prune Aspidistra?

The best time to prune Aspidistra is early spring. After pruning, you can feed it with suitable fertilizer. Every branch you prune can grow back and come back with newer, stronger branches. This new growth may take a year or two, but the results are excellent and will give your plant thicker, more leafy stems.

Can an Aspidistra Elatior Live Outside?

Aspidistra can be kept outdoors as long as it is in the shade. This plant can withstand winter cold, but its biggest enemy is the intense and direct sun, which can destroy the plant quickly.