While we try our utmost to deliver hardy plants, this might not always be the case. Some plants are more sensitive than others.

Here is a general care guide to help ensure you can best take care of your new plant.

WHEN YOUR NEW HOUSEPLANT ARRIVES:

Remember to always take pictures of your plant when it arrives.

If your plant arrived limp, check the soil by pushing your finger as deep into the pot as possible. If the soil is dry, give the plant a good drink of water. If the soil is moderately moist place it in a well lit spot and give your plant some time to acclimate to it's new enviroment. If the soil is wet and soggy, contact us immediately and follow the following tips. 1. Remove the plant from the substrate and rinse the roots with luke warm water. 2. Place the plant in a container of water with only the roots submerged. 3. Check on the plant every two days and provide fresh water for your plant.

It is completely normal for your new houseplant to undergo minor cosmetic damage while acclimating to your environment. A single yellowing leaf is nothing to worry about and can be expected.

TRANSITIONING INTO NEW MEDIA:

It is NOT recommended that you transfer your plant to new media when you receive it. Give your plant some time to acclimate to it's new environment. Repotting your plant may cause severe stress. If you decide to tranfer your houseplant to a new media, do so at your own risk.

GENERAL CARE:

Our plants are grown in greenhouse conditions with temperatures fluctuating between 23 and 28 degrees Celcius. Our humidity ranges from 75-80%.

The more warm and humid your environment the more likely your plant is to thrive. However, it is not essential that your humidity is over 75% and your temperatures are as high as ours. Your plant will acclimate to it's new environment.

It is of utmost importance that you do some research on the plant you have bought to ensure you are providing the best care possible.

Temperature:  Higher temperatures will dry out soil more quickly.

Pot Size:  Smaller pots will dry out quicker than larger pots.

Pot Material:  Terracotta pots will dry out very quickly because they are porous.  Plastic or glazed ceramic pots take longer to dry out. 

Choosing a pot type based off of your specific plant can work to your advantage, so choose carefully according to the moisture needs of your plant.

Growing Season:  Plants will slow their growth or even stop growing in winter. 

During winter plants will not use as much water and you have to be careful not to “overwater”. 

During the warmer months, plants will be actively growing and will require more regular watering.

Root System Size:  Having a pot-bound plant, coupled with increased growth as days are getting longer, will increase the need for watering.

Humidity:  In a more humid atmosphere soil will generally take longer to dry.

Light Levels:  The higher the light levels, the more water a plant will use.  A plant that is sitting in a dark corner will use much less water than a plant in brighter light which is actively photosynthesizing and growing.

1. Fill water reservoir when it is empty. Make sure to not exceed the water limit.

2. Feed with 1/2 recommended dose of nutrients every second watering.

3. Flush Leca once a month. Place under tap and let water fill up the container. Then pour water out. Alternatively, run water through container if it has drainage holes.

Water reservoir: bottom 1/3 of container.