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Air Plant

  • Watering: Water about once a month, water through completelyuntil water drains out the bottom. Water when moisture meter reads 1 orless.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect. Direct sun will burn or kill theplants. Best near a south or west facing window.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: If these plants are leggy, they are not receivingenough sunlight. These plants will become plump if you water it lessfrequently it feels the need to retain water. Mildly toxic plants.












Anthurium


* **Watering:** Let 1 inch of soil dry beforewatering or water when moisture meter reads 7 or less. does not like todry out completely.  * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with extra mossor coir since they do like to stay moist. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect sunlight.Direct sun will burn the leaves. * Temperature: 65-80degrees * **Tips:** Mature plants will send outaerial roots making it easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Flowers canlast for months at a time! Toxic to animals.

Aloe Vera/Agave

* **Watering:** Water about once a month,water through completely until water drains out the bottom. Water whenmoisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Very well-draining soil. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect. Direct sunwill burn or kill the plants. Best near a south or west facingwindow.  * **Temperature:** 55-90 degrees * **Tips:** If these plants are leggy,they are not receiving enough sunlight. These plants will become plump ifyou water it less frequently it feels the need to retain water. Mildlytoxic plants.

African Violet

* **Watering:** Enjoy bottom watering, allow plantto sit for no more than 30 min to absorb its water needs. Allow soil todry out around roots before watering again. Water when moisture meterreads 3 or less. Distilled or dechlorinated water is preferred. Do not getwater on foliage as this can cause powdery mildew. * **Soil:** Well-draining, airy, slightlyacidic soil. * **Sunlight:** At least 12 hours of medium-brightIndirect sunlight. South or east facing window is ideal.  * **Temperature:** 65-80 degrees. 70 degrees is ideal. * **Tips:** Enjoy 80% humidity. Avoidtemperature and humidity fluctuations. Avoid drafts from air vents,windows and doors.  Non-toxic to animals.

Alocasia


* **Watering:** Water when the top 2 inches of soilhas dried out or moisture meter reads 6 or less. Keep the soil moist butnever soggy allowing the plant to dry out a bit in between watering. * **Soil:** Well-draining, loose andnutrient rich potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirectsunlight. Near a south or east facing window is ideal. Direct sun willburn the foliage. * **Temperature:** 65-80 degrees * **Tips:** 60%-70% humidity is ideal. Toxic topets.

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Begonias


* **Watering:** Soil likes to be consistentlymoist, water when top inch of soil is dry. Water when moisture meter reads6 or less. * **Soil:** Well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. Moringsun when placed outdoors. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** be careful not to water leavesto prevent disease. These plants like to stay damp and not dry outcompletely but avoid soggy soil to prevent root rot. Toxic to animals.

Boston Ferns

* **Watering:** Ferns need to haveconsistently moist soil. Water when soil is at all dry to touch. Waterwhen moisture meter reads 8 or less. * **Soil:** Moisture retaining potting mix withgood drainage. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light.keep in the shade if placing outdoors. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** Enjoys high humidity 50% or more.The leaves will turn brown and crispy if humidity is low. Non-toxic toanimals.

Bromeliads

* **Watering:** Water once a week duringwarmer months, less in the winter. When watering does not drench soil,water just enough to moisten potting mix. Water when top 2 inches of soildries out or when moisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Very well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. Ifplant is yellowing it is receiving too much light, if dark green and leggyit needs more light. * **Temperature:** 60-90 degrees * **Tips:** Prone to root rot. Best to usedemineralized water when watering. Non-toxic to animals.

Bird Of Paradise

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches ofsoil dries out or moisture meter reads 3 or less. * **Soil:** Standard well-draining pottingmix. * **Sunlight:** Very bright indirect or brightdirect light. South facing window is ideal. * **Temperature:** 55-75 degrees * **Tips:** For B.O.P to bloom you will need tohave it get 4-6 hours of bright direct or indirect light a day. Can growup to 3-6ft indoors. Toxic to humans and animals.

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Cacti

* **Watering:** Allow soil to dry outcompletely between watering. Check every 2 weeks, water less frequently inthe winter. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Very fast well-draining soil.Any cacti/succulent mix will work. * **Sunlight:** Very bright indirect. Southfacing window is ideal. If cacti are turning yellow or brown it needs lessdirect sunlight. * **Temperature:** 75-95 degrees * **Tips:** Avoid over watering, it will causeplant death. Non-toxic plants.

Clover/ Shamrock (oxalis)

* **Watering:** Water to moisten the soil all theway through till water drains out the bottom. Allow the plant to dry out abit before watering again or water when moisture meter reads 2 or less. Ifthe foliage is drooping it is time to water. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, directsun will burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 60-70 degrees * **Tips:** poisonous to animals.

Coleus

* **Watering:** Water when top 1 inch of soil isdry. Plant will wilt when in need of watering. Water when moisture meterreads 3 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light indoors.Morning sun and shade when placed outside. * **Temperature:** 55-75 degrees * **Tips:** Outdoor annual, indoorperennial. Easily propagated from cuttings. Can be trimmed back if plantis getting to large. Mildly toxic plants.

Croton

* **Watering:** This tropical plant enjoys frequentwatering. Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry or when moisture meterreads 6 or less.  * **Soil:** Well-draining soil that canstill retain moisture. Tropical mix would work great. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 50-90 degrees * **Tips:** These plants enjoy humidity, do wellnear bathrooms or kitchens in higher humidity areas. The perfectenvironment can get Crotons to bloom! The plants sap can cause irritationto skin and is toxic for animals.

Crown  of thorns

* **Watering:** Loves to dry out in betweenwatering. Ensure there is no standing water around the roots, this willcause root rot and kill the plant. Water when moisture meter reads 1 orless. * **Soil:** Well-draining cacti/succulentmix. * **Sunlight:** requires 3-4 hours of directsunlight every day. South or east facing window is ideal. * **Temperature:** 50-85 degrees * **Tips:** Poisonous if eaten by humansor animals. Low maintenance plant.

Calathea

* **Watering:** These plants are sensitive andhave to be watered with distilled water, filtered or rainwater can work aswell. Water when moisture meter reads 6 or less or plant has dried outhalfway down. * **Soil:** Well-draining standard potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirectsunlight, can tolerate low light. * **Temperature:** 65-85 degrees * **Tips:** Prefer higher humidity.Placing a humidifier nearby would be helpful. Non-toxic plant.

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Dieffenbachia/Dumb Cane

* **Watering:** Water when the top 2 inches of soilare dry. If leaves are droopy it is time to water. Water when moisturemeter reads 3 or less. * **Soil:** Rich well-draining soil. A mixhigher in peat moss is ideal * **Sunlight:** Medium indirect light. * **Temperature:** 50-90 degrees * **Tips:** Browning leaves near thebottom of these plants is normal, just snip them off and it will continueto grow. Avoid overwatering. If you’re not sure if it is time to water,letting the plant dry out is better than having it overwatered. Toxic todogs and cats.

Dracaena

* **Watering:** Allow the top 1 inch of water to dryout before watering. water plant all the way through till water drains outof the bottom. Keep soil slightly moist never soggy. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage and moisture retention. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirectsunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 65-78 degrees * **Tips:** Easy to care for plants. Toxicto cats and dogs.

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Earth Star




  • Watering: Do not water this plant in thecenter rosette, it can rot the plant. Allow the top 2 inches of soil todry before watering. The soil should stay lightly moist but never soggy.
  • Soil: porous moist soil. Peat mossand sand are good additives to achieve moist good draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Medium bright indirect light,direct will burn the leaves.
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: Enjoys humidity. Repotting can killthe plant. Plants lifespan is max 3 years then you need to replant theoffset pups to keep the plant going. Non-toxic plant.

Elephant Ear

* **Watering:** Water when soil starts to feelslightly dry. These plants like to stay consistently moist but not soggy.Water when moisture meter reads 6 or less * **Soil:** organic rich soil that canretain moisture and drain well. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** Enjoys humidity above 50%. Toxic toanimals and can cause skin irritation to humans.

English Ivy

* **Watering:** Let this plant dry out almostcompletely before watering. It does not like to have wet roots or soggysoil but can die if under or over watered. * **Soil:** standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light.This plant can tolerate low light conditions but could lose color. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** This plant would do great in ahanging basket or on a trellis. It loves to climb but can be invasive ifput outdoors. Plant can be toxic to humans and animals.

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

* **Watering:** Check every 1-2 weeks, waituntil top 2 inches of soil has dried out. These plants enjoy a thoroughwatering with dry spells in between like they receive in their naturalenvironment. Water when moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Well-draining soil high inorganic matter. Peat based soil with perlite works great.  * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect sunlight. It doesgreat near a south facing window or in an east facing window. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Root rot is the number onekiller of FLF, avoid overwatering. These plants enjoy consistent wateringand placement. Toxic to humans and animals.

Fruit tree potted

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches of soil isdry. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix should work; itshould have drainage while also staying moist but not soggy. * **Sunlight:** They need 6-8 hours of sunlight everyday during the growing season. South window or south side of the house isideal. * **Temperature:** 55-90 degrees * **Tips:** A pot that is 10-16 inches indiameter with adequate drainage is ideal.

Ficus

* **Watering:** These plants need consistency tothrive. Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meterreads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Use well-draining fertile soil toprevent root rot and allow the soil to drain properly. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 65-85 degrees * **Tips:** Enjoys humidity between 40%-60%.Toxic to humans and pets.

Florida Green Philodendron

* **Watering:** Water thoroughly when top 2 inchesof soil is dry or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. Do not over waterthis will cause root rot. * **Soil:** Well-draining soil rich inorganic matter. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, directsunlight will turn the foliage yellow. * **Temperature:** 75-80 degrees * **Tips:** poisonous to animals and toxicto humans.

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Gardenia

* **Watering:** Keep soil consistently moist. Do notlet the soil dry out or become soggy. Water when top 1 inch of soil hasdried out or when moisture meter reads 5 or less. * **Soil:** Acidic soil, well-draining andrich in nutrients.  * **Sunlight:** Can tolerate full sun-lightshade. * **Temperature:** 55-90 degrees * **Tips:** Indoor/outdoor plant. Plant ina pot 4-6 inches larger than the nursery pot it came in. Toxic to animals.

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Hoya

* **Watering:** Water when the top 2 inches ofsoil dries out or when moisture meter reads 3 or less. Water thoroughlyuntil water drains out the drainage hole. Never make the soil soggy. * **Soil:** Standard well-draining potting mixthat can still retain enough moisture for the plant. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. Near asouth or east facing window is ideal. Direct sun will burn the foliage. * **Temperature:** 60-85 degrees * **Tips:** Hoyas are non-toxic and safe for allhumans and pets. Hoyas do not need to be repotted often due to theirshallow, delicate root system.

Herbs

* **Watering:** Water thoroughly allowing soilto dry out in between watering. * **Soil:** Standard gardening soil ororganic potting mix work great. * **Sunlight:** Bright light, herbs need 6 hours ofsunlight outdoors. Herbs require 12-16 hours of light with grow lights orin a south facing window if indoors. * **Temperature:** 55-70 degrees * **Tips:** Herbs will thrive the more youharvest them. If you do not keep them trimmed back, they will grow and goto seed or lose their flavor.

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Jade

* **Watering:** Water when soil has dried outa bit or when moisture meter reads 3 or less.  * **Soil:** Well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** Enjoys average home humidity. Easyto propagate. Rarely needs to be repotted.  Extremely toxic toanimals.

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kalanchoe

* **Watering:** Let the top 2 inches of soildry out before watering. These plants like to dry out in between watering.Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Well-draining cactus/succulentmix. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light.  * **Temperature:** 60-85 degrees * **Tips:** Avoidgetting water on the leaves of the plant, this can cause blemishes or leafrot.

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Lady Palm

* **Watering:** Keep soil consistently moistthroughout. Allow soil to dry out in between watering. Water when moisturemeter reads 6 or less. * **Soil:** Slightly acidic soil, sandysoil rich in organic matter with good drainage. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright right indirectlight. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Can get up to 2-3ft tall indoors!Non-toxic to humans and animals, can also help neutralize litter boxsmells.

Lavender

* **Watering:** Water deeply once soil hasdried out completely. * **Soil:** Well-draining soil. * **Sunlight:** Full sun outdoors, in a south facing windowinside * **Temperature:** 68-86 degrees * **Tips:** Every year, the plant should be cutback a third to avoid it from becoming woody.

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Maranta

* **Watering:** Water when topsoil dries outhalf way down or when moisture meter reads 6 or less.  * **Soil:** Standard well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirectsunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 65-85 degrees * **Tips:** Sensitive plants that cannothandle tap water. You will need to use distilled water or demineralizedwater. Non-toxic to animals.

Monstera

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches ofsoil dries out or when moisture meter reads 5 or less.  * **Soil:** Standard well-draining pottingmix. * **Sunlight:** 5-8 hours of medium-bright indirectsunlight. Direct sun will burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 65-85 degrees * **Tips:** Normal house humidity will do but itcan benefit from a humidifier being nearby. Monsteras naturally sweat whenthey receive excess water or humidity they will not use. Toxic to animals.

Maidenhair Fern

* **Watering:** Water every other day or everyfew days. Moisture meter will read 8 or less when it is time to water.These plants need consistent moisture. * **Soil:** Standard well-draining pottingmix. Make sure the soil can retain moisture while allowing air flow anddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Low-medium indirect sunlight.Direct rays will kill this plant, but too little rays can cause problemsas well.  * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:**  A self-watering pot orhumidifier nearby will help make these plants care easier. Can repotannually or bi-annually. Non-toxic plant.

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Nerve plant

* **Watering:** Water when soil is dry totouch, every 4-7 days and less in winter. Water when moisture meter reads5 or less. * **Soil:** Potting mix with drainage andmoisture retention. A high peat based mix is ideal. * **Sunlight:** Low-medium filtered light(near a window with a sheer curtain would be considered filtered light) * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Non-toxic plant.

Norfolk Island Pine

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches of soildries out or moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, near a southfacing window is ideal. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees * **Tips:** These plants enjoy humidity; theycan survive with normal household humidity, but a humidifier nearby wouldbe helpful. Can reach up to 6 feet potted. Toxic to cats.

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Orchid

* **Watering:** Water once every 1-2 weeks.Let the bark or moss dry out completely before watering. Overwatering willkill orchids fast. * **Soil:** No soil, you will want to useorchid bark or moss for these plants. They need extremely well drainageand air flow. These plants grow on trees in nature and do not haveanything covering the roots. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. Near a eastor south facing window is ideal. * **Temperature:** 55-85 degrees * **Tips:** When plant goes dormant theflower spike and flowers will die but the thick green leaves should stilllook healthy. This does not mean the plant is dead, cut back the flowerspike in between the first node and care for the leaves while waiting forit to rebloom. This can take months. Non-toxic plant.

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Peperomia

* **Watering:** Water when soil has dried out orwhen moisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Very well-draining mix. Acactus/succulent mix with additional peat moss added is ideal. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Non-toxic plant.

Philodendron

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches of soildries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage and water retention. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 65-85 degrees * **Tips:** Philodendrons benefit from ahumidifier being close by. These plants will thrive with a moss pole,trellis or in a hanging basket. Toxic to humans and animals.

Pilea

* **Watering:** Water when top 1 inch of soilhas dried out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect sunlight, direct sunwill burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 55-85 degrees * **Tips:** Non-toxic plant.

Palms

* **Watering:** Let palms dry out in betweenwatering, avoid over watering as this is the number one killer of palms.Water palms when soil is dry halfway down or when moisture meter reads 1or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Low-bright indirect light. Theseplants cannot tolerate any direct sunlight.  * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Non-toxic plant that is easy to carefor.

Pothos

* **Watering:** Let the soil dry out a bit inbetween watering. Water when top 2 inches of soil dries out or whenmoisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard, well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. Directsun will burn the leaves * **Temperature:** 60-70 degrees * **Tips:** This plant is very easy to care forvining plant. If the plant is variegated (has multiple color tones onleaf) it will need brighter light to keep the variegation. Toxic toanimals.

Peace lily

* **Watering:** Keep the soil consistently moist butnot soggy, the soil should not dry out. Water when top 1 inch of soil isdry or when moisture meter reads 8 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with moistureretention and good drainage. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. If thepeace lily is not blooming, it probably needs brighter indirect light. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Enjoy high humidity. Toxic toanimals. Typically bloom in the spring.

Pony tail palm

  • Watering: Let soil dry out in betweenwatering. Water when soil is dry halfway down or when moisture meter reads1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.Cactus/succulent soil would work well.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, near asouth facing window is idea.
  • Temperature: 60-85 degrees
  • Tips: If plant gets brown tips, itis being over or underwatered. Non-toxic plant.

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Queen of the night

  • Watering: Let dry out completely betweenwatering. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix.Cactus/succulent or orchid mix would work great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. 
  • Temperature: 50-90 degrees
  • Tips: This plant needs to be a bit rootbound for it to bloom so be sure to have it in the correct size pot.Blooms anytime between January through October. This plant is pollinatedby bats!

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Rhaphidophora Hayi (shingle plant)

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches ofsoil has dried out a bit or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix withmoisture retention and good drainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, directsun will make the leaves brown and crispy. * **Temperature:** 60-78 degrees * **Tips:** This plant is happy if given amoss pole or wooden board to climb on. Enjoys higher humidity, can grow ina terrarium. Toxic to animals.

Rose

* **Watering:** Water at least once a weekduring growing season. Require at least an inch of water weekly. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix that iswell-draining and rich in humus. * **Sunlight:** 4 hours of direct sun at aminimum. Roses require direct sunlight to thrive. * **Temperature:** 60-70 degrees is ideal. * **Tips:** Non-Pruning in the spring orfall will help keep the size and shape from getting out of control and willstimulate new growth. Non-toxic.

Rubber plant

* **Watering:** Water when top 2 inches of soildries out or when moisture meter reads 4 or less. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with gooddrainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Easy to care for plant. If theplant becomes too tall you can cut the top third of the plant off, let thecut end dry for a few days and then place in water to propagate and make anew plant. Mildly toxic. 

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Sansevieria (Snake plant)

* **Watering:** Let dry out completely betweenwatering. Snake plants can tolerate drought conditions. Water whenmoisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Will thrive in bright indirectlight but can tolerate low light conditions. * **Temperature:** 70-90 degrees * **Tips:**  Keep snake plant care,location and lighting consistent, moving from low light to high light ortemp can shock the plant. Very easy to care for plant that can help purifythe air in your home. Can be placed in a shady area outdoors duringspring/summer months. Toxic to animals.

Spider plant

* **Watering:** Spider plants need consistent evenmoisture. They do not tolerate drying out or being over watered. Waterwhen top 1-2 inches of soil dries out or when moisture meter reads 7 orless. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Medium-bright indirect light. Directsunlight will burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 50-90 degrees * **Tips:** Rainwater or distilled wateris preferred, tap water can cause brown crispy tips. Once the smallplantlets on your spider plant develop 1-2-inch-long roots you can snipthem off and propagate them in water or soil. Non-toxic plant.

Staghorn Fern

* **Watering:** To water a mounted staghorn,once the soil feels barely moist water the base on the roots for 3-5minutes. To water a potted staghorn let the top 2 inches of soil dry outbefore watering through till the water drains out the bottom of the pot.Do not allow the soil to ever dry out completely. Water when moisturemeter reads 5 or less. * **Soil:** A well-draining mix full oforganic matter. A half and half mix of cactus soil and orchard bark wouldwork great. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, Direct sunwill burn the leaves. * **Temperature:** 60-90 degrees * **Tips:** Loves high humidity, wouldbenefit with a humidifier nearby. Do not wipe off leaves, the white hairsare not dust but leaf hairs or fuzz that help absorb moisture. Do notremove the brown shield on the plant, this helps anchor the plant,protects it and keep it in place. Non-toxic to animals.

String of Succulents

  • Watering: Let soil dry out in betweenwatering. Water when soil feels completely dry, or moisture meter reads 1or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.Cactus/succulent mix works great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Direct sunwill cause damage. Near a south or east facing window is ideal.
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: String of succulents areextremely easy to propagate. Mildly toxic plant. Keep plant away fromdrafty areas and air vents.

Succulents

  • Watering: Drought tolerant. Allowsucculents to dry out completely before watering. Water when soil iscompletely dry to touch, or moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Very well-draining soil.Cactus/succulent mix works great.
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light, somesucculents can handle direct sun but if you notice the foliage turningcolors or burning move to indirect bright light. Near a south facingwindow is ideal/
  • Temperature: 55-90 degrees
  • Tips: Easy to propagate. When propagatingsucculents allow cut end to scar over and dry out for a few days beforeplacing in soil or water. Most are non-toxic to animals and very few aremildly toxic.

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Tradescantia (Wandering Dude)

* **Watering:** Water when top 1-2 inches ofsoil dries out or when moisture meter reads 2 or less. Never let the plantdry out completely. * **Soil:** Standard, well-draining potting mix. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light, can toleratesome direct sun. If leaves are turning brown and crispy move to a brightindirect spot. * **Temperature:** 60-80 degrees * **Tips:** Easy to care for, fast growingplants. These plants do great in a hanging basket. Mildly toxic plants.

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Umbrella Plant (Schefflera)

* **Watering:** Water when top of soil feels dry totouch or when moisture meter reads 8 or less. These plants enjoyconsistently moist soil and do not like to dry out. * **Soil:** Standard potting mix with goodmoisture retention and drainage. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. Near a southfacing window is ideal * **Temperature:** 55-75 degrees * **Tips:** Yellow leaves are a sign ofoverwatering. Toxic to animals.

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Variegated Plants

* **Watering:** Prefers to be watered with distilledwater, pond water or rainwater. The minerals in tap water can affect theplants variegation. Water frequency and needs depends on the type ofvariegated plant you have * **Soil:** Follow watering and care needsfor specific plant type. Never allow the soil to become soggy to preventroot rot. * **Sunlight:** Very bright indirect light.Variegated plants need more sunlight that solid green leaves. Variegatedplants have less chlorophyll in them which is why they require moresunlight and tend to grow slower. If they do not receive enough sunlightthe leaves will become less green, and the variegation can go away. * **Temperature:** 65-80 degrees * **Tips:** Do not fertilize variegated plantsas often, the extra nitrogen in fertilizer can attach to the plants rootsand stop it from absorbing water. variegated plants are more prone topest, spray with a scheduled pest preventive to avoid an infestation.

Vegetables

* **Watering:** Water at the base of the plant atthe root zone. Vegetable plants need to be watered at LEAST once a week.During the warmer months you may have to water daily. Always feel the soiland water when dry. The climate and temperature determine how often theyneed to be watered. * **Soil:** Well-draining, nutrient richsoil. * **Sunlight:** Vegetables need at least 6-8hours of direct sunlight per day. * **Temperature:** 65-75 degrees is best. * **Tips:** Spray with an organic pesticideregularly to prevent infestations.

Venus Fly Trap (most carnivorous plants)

* **Watering:** Bottom watering works thebest. They are sensitive to the type of water and need to be watered withdistilled water * **Soil:** No soil. They enjoy growing in amoss mixture sphagnum moss mixed with perlite and sand works great. * **Sunlight:** Medium indirect light. * **Temperature:** 50-90 degrees * **Tips:** Never fertilize the plantbecause the nutrients will burn the roots. Make sure they are fed bugs orspecific feed for carnivorous plants at least once a week or as often asthey digest. Nontoxic plant.

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Yucca plant

* **Watering:** Let yucca dry out in betweenwatering. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less. * **Soil:** Standard very well-drainingsoil. * **Sunlight:** Bright indirect light. * **Temperature:** 50-90 degrees * **Tips:** Yuccas like to be root bound abit. Repotting is not necessary for 2-3 years. Toxic to humans andanimals.

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ZZ plant

  • Watering: Let water dry out completelybetween watering. Water when moisture meter reads 1 or less.
  • Soil: Standard well-draining soil.
  • Sunlight: Low-bright indirect light. ZZplant can tolerate low light but will thrive in brighter light.
  • Temperature: 60-75 degrees
  • Tips: Generally easy to care forplant that tend to stay pest free. Toxic to humans and animals.

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