How to care for your new tropical:
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Ardisia Humilis
Place in medium to bright light. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. This is a slow grower, but can produce small flowers in the right light.
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Caladium
Place in bright, indirect light. Morning sun is okay, but midday sun will cause leaf burn. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Keep away from A/C units—these plants love heat and humidity!
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Coffea Arabica
AKA Coffee Plant. Prefers bright environments. Direct sunlight is ideal in weaker latitudes. Require regular and ample waterings. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged. Do not allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
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Crotons
Place in a light shaded, to bright environment. Avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly, and discard excess water. Do not let dry out completely.
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Dieffenbachia
AKA Dumb Cane. Place in bright to moderate light environment. Filtered light is preferred to avoid burning leaves. Water thoroughly from the base of the plant. Wait until top 2 inches of soil is dry before watering.
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Dracaena
Place in a light shaded, to bright environment. Avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly, and discard excess water. Do not let dry out completely.
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Foliage
Place in a light shaded, to bright environment. Avoid direct sunlight. Water plant regularly every 5-10 days. Drain well. Pet friendly.
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Hypoestes Phyllostachya
AKA Polka Dot Plant. Place in a light shaded, to bright environment. NO direct sunlight. Leaves are sensitive to sunlight and will burn. Water thoroughly, discard excess water. Pet friendly.
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Maranta Leuconeura
AKA Prayer Plant. Place in bright, indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight will scorch the leaves. Tolerant in low light environments. Water frequently, and do not let soil dry out completely between waterings. Fun fact: the leaves on these plants move throughout the day to follow the light.
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Monstera Deliciosa
Thrives in bright indirect light. Good for beginners. Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Nephthytis
AKA Arrowhead or Elephant Ear. Thrives in bright light environments. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent burnt leaves. Water until soil is damp. Wait for top of soil to dry out before watering again.
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Peperomia
Prefer bright, indirect sunlight. Good for beginners. Water plant thoroughly. Allow top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Pet friendly.
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Pothos
Great for beginners. Prefer bright, indirect sunlight. Can thrive in low light environments as well. Water thoroughly. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
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Schefferla
AKA Umbrella Plant. Good for beginners. Prefer bright, indirect sunlight. Do not soak the soil. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
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Snake Plant
Prefer bright, indirect light but can grow in low light conditions. Do not water too often. Let soil dry out between waterings.
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Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
Better known as a ZZ plant. Great for beginners. Prefer medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low light environments too. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Water more often in brighter light and less often in low light rooms.
How to care for your new succulent:
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Burrow's Tail
AKA Donkey’s Tail. Prefer partial sun/indirect bright light. Water every 10-14 days. Pet friendly.
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Copper Spoons
These plants need a lot of sunlight. Soak and dry watering method.
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Jelly Bean Plant
Do best with a lot of light. Soak and dry watering method.
Thank you for purchasing plants from City Roots!