Glossary
Plant Care Library
N
How to care for Nematanthus Marlene
They should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.
They will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.
They need to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Their humidity requirement is low, so do not mist them or put them in a terrarium.
Avoid getting cold water on the foliage, as this can burn the leaves! If you want your plant to keep on blooming, keep it in a location that receives bright, indirect light rather than medium light. They prefer to be slightly pot-bound, which will also encourage more blooms. Fertilize weekly during the growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
You can feel comfortable having this plant around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants..
View Plant
How to care for Nematanthus Variegated Goldfish Plant
They should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.
They will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.
They need to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
They will do well in average humidity environments but will appreciate a little bit of humidity if provided, give them a mist daily or get a humidifier.
The Goldfish Plant's colour intensity and growth shape are highly dependent on the light it receives, with bright, filtered, or dappled sunlight allowing it to perform essential functions without burning its leaves or dehydrating the plant.
You can feel comfortable having this plant around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants..
View Plant
How to care for Nepenthes Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes Pitcher Plant should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.
Nepenthes Pitcher Plant will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.
Allow the top quarter of the soil to dry before watering Nepenthes Pitcher Plant again. This usually takes about 3 - 4 days in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Nepenthes Pitcher Plant likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.
Nepenthes Pitcher Plant is sensitive to minerals and chemicals often found in tap water. It's best to water them with rainwater or distilled water to avoid potential issues. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilization is generally not necessary, as Nepenthes obtain essential nutrients from their prey. However, if you wish to fertilize, use a very diluted fertilizer applied directly to the pitchers. Regularly trim any dead or dying pitchers to encourage new growth. Avoid touching or manually triggering the pitchers, as this can exhaust the plant.
Nepenthes Pitcher Plant is moderately toxic and can cause some adverse reactions when ingested so it is best to not let your pets eat it, which we advise for all plants in general. The severity of the reaction will depend on how much of the plant is ingested but, if you know your pet typically does not eat your plants, this plant will be suitable for your home..
View Plant
How to care for Norfolk Island Pine
Norfolk Island Pine enjoys some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.
Norfolk Island Pine will do well in medium light but will grow faster with brighter light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.
Norfolk Island Pine needs to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. That usually takes about 1 week in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but it's always safer to underwater or give the soil a check before you water again. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Norfolk Island Pine likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.
With less light, Norfolk Island Pine needs to be watered less and only fertilized during the warmer months. Keep them indoors during winter and move them outside when the temperature allows (above 60°F or 15°C).
Norfolk Island Pine is moderately toxic and can cause some adverse reactions when ingested so it is best to not let your pets eat it, which we advise for all plants in general. The severity of the reaction will depend on how much of the plant is ingested but, if you know your pet typically does not eat your plants, this plant will be suitable for your home..
View Plant