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Learn about optimal conditions to help you grow and care for your new plants

Cactus

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Cactus photo
  • Light: Direct light, southern exposure.
  • Temperature: Warm. OK to place near window but move the cactus slightly away from a frosty winter window, minimum 45° – 50°F.
  • Water: Give the cactus a soaking watering once a month, even less during the winter. Don’t leave the pot sitting in water.  Start fertilizing once a month in the spring.

Succulent

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succulent photo
  • Light: Direct light, southern, western or eastern exposure.
  • Temperature: Warm. OK to place near window but move the succulent slightly away from a frosty winter window, minimum 50°F.
  • Water: Give the succulent a soaking when bone dry. Don’t leave the pot sitting in water.  Water sparingly during the winter. Start fertilizing once a month in the spring.

Begonia

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begonia photo
  • Light: Bright indirect light, eastern or western exposure.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, minimum 60°F during winter, avoid cold air drafts.
  • Water: Allow the soil to dry between watering. Water 2X/week from spring to autumn, water 1X/week during winter. Apply nutrient fertilizer 2X/month.

Croton

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croton plant
  • Light: Direct light, eastern or western exposure.
  • Temperature: Warm, minimum 60°F in winter.
  • Water: Water 2X/week from spring to autumn, water 1X/week during winter. Do not allow soil to completely dry out. Apply nutrient fertilizer2X/month during warm seasons, 1X/month during winter.

Dieffenbachia

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Dieffenbachia plant
  • Light: Direct light in winter; partial shade in summer.
  • Temperature: Moderate to warm, minimum 60°F during winter, avoid cold air drafts.
  • Water: Water 2X/week from spring to autumn, water 1X/week during winter. Apply nutrient fertilizer 2X/month.

Dracaena

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Dracaena plant
  • Light: Light shade with eastern or western exposure.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, minimum 55°F in winter.
  • Water: Water 2X/week from spring to autumn, water 1X/week during winter. Do not allow soil to completely dry out. Apply nutrient fertilizer 2X/month duringwarm seasons, 1X/month during winter.

Fittonia

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Fittonia plant
  • Light: Partial shade is necessary; avoid direct sunlight.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, minimum 60°F during winter.
  • Water: Avoid cold water; keep moist from spring to fall; water sparingly in winter. Perfect for terrariums. Apply nutrient fertilizer2X/month during warm seasons, 1X/month during winter.

Parlor Palm

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Parlor palm plant
  • Light: Indirect light.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, prefers cool night temperatures during winter, 50°F.
  • Water: Do not allow standing water in bottom saucer. During winter, keep soil slightly moist. Water 1X or 2X/week during spring and summer. Fertilize 1X/month.

Peperomia

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Peperomia plant
  • Light: Bright indirect light; fluorescent light is sufficient.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, minimum 50° – 55°F during winter.
  • Water: Water moderately but consistently; allowing the top one inch of soil to dry before re-watering. Water less frequently during winter. Apply nutrientfertilizer 2X/month during warm seasons, 1X/month during winter.

Philodendron

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Philodendron plant
  • Light: Indirect light only.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, 55°F during winter.
  • Water: water once or twice/week; during winter avoid over-watering, apply nutrient fertilizer 1X/month in wintertime and 2X/month summertime.

Pothos

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Pothos plant
  • Light: Indirect light only, fluorescent light is sufficient.
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, night temperature 50° – 55°F during winter.
  • Water: water 1X/ week during winter; 2X/week during summer; apply nutrient fertilizer 1X/month during winter, 2X/month spring – autumn.

Schefflera

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Schefflera plant
  • Light: Bright light, however, away from direct sunshine.
  • Temperature: Avoid temperatures above 70°F, minimum 55°F during winter.
  • Water: Water 2X/week from spring to autumn, water 1X/week during winter. Apply nutrient fertilizer 2X/month during warm seasons, 1X/month during winter.

Syngonium

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Syngonium plant
  • Light: Bright indirect light
  • Temperature: Moderately warm, minimum 60°F during winter.
  • Water: Avoid overwatering, keep soil moist (not soggy) from spring to fall; water sparingly in winter.  Apply nutrient fertilizer 2X/month during warm seasons, 1X/month during winter.