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How to care for Oak Leaf Ivy
Sun: Direct & Indirect
They enjoy 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.
Light: Medium
They 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.
Water: When mostly dry
They like the soil to be relatively dry before the next watering. That usually takes about 2 weeks in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions, but for them, it's always safer to underwater or water when you see signs of lack of water (i.e. droopy, floppy, or soft leaves). Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Humidity: Any
They can live in any average home humidity condition and are fairly hardy.
Care Tips
To keep your plant looking full and bushy, feel free to trim long runners and repot them. Use sharp, clean scissors and carefully cut just below a leaf node. Then, remove the leaf at that node and plant that part of the stem. This is where the roots will form.
Pet Friendly
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..
How to care for Olive Tree
Sun: Direct
They love as much sun as possible. The best spot for them is where they can see the sun during the majority of the day.
Light: Bright
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.
Water: When half dry
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.
Humidity: Low
Their humidity requirement is low, so do not mist them or put them in a terrarium.
Care Tips
Make sure the soil doesn't dry out completely for too long. Feed the tree once a month in fall and winter with a balanced houseplant fertilizer. When spring returns, start feeding twice a month, or switch to a slow-release fertilizer.
Pet Caution
This 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..
How to care for Orchid Cactus
Sun: Indirect
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.
Light: Bright
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.
Water: When half dry
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.
Humidity: Low
Their humidity requirement is low, so do not mist them or put them in a terrarium. Avoid placing it near any drafts.
Care Tips
To encourage blooms, give it a rest over winter, watering sparingly with no fertilizer, then start to feed it every 2 weeks from spring to fall, keeping the soil evenly moist. Once buds appear, keep the plant in the same location as any changes in light or temperature will cause it to drop its buds and flowers
Pet Caution
This 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..
How to care for Organic Cherry Tomato
Sun: Direct
They love as much heat and sun as possible. The best spot for them is outdoors where they can see the sun for the majority of the day (at least 6 hours).
Light: Bright
They will do their best and fruit profusely in bright light. A nice bright place outside would be on a sunny balcony, deck, or backyard. Remember that plants will grow and flower based on how much light they receive.
Water: Keep evenly moist
Plants grown in containers have a greater need for water, on hot days you may need to water both in the morning and evening. Do expect to water all container cherry tomatoes daily unless it has been raining.
Humidity: High
They like a high humidity environment. Outdoors, this should happen naturally in the summer.
Care Tips
As it grows taller, consider supporting it with a cage, trellis, or stakes in order to support its growth. It is good to use a water-soluble fertilizer, a 20-20-20 general-purpose will work though if you are investing in a fertilizer there are tomato-specific brands available. Follow the strength recommendation on the packaging. Keep your plant protected from any wind and in temperatures above 12°C.
Pet Caution
This 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..
How to care for Ornamental Pepper
Sun: Direct
They love as much sun as possible. The best spot for them is where they can see the sun during the majority of the day.
Light: Bright
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.
Water: When top quarter dry
Allow the top quarter of the soil to dry before watering 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.
Humidity: Any
They can live in any average home humidity condition and are fairly hardy.
Care Tips
Though ornamental pepper plants prefer life outdoors, even though they are not frost-tolerant, you can pot them and overwinter them indoors. Keep them warm in well-draining pots that are at least 6 to 8 inches wide if you decide to bring your plants in.
Pet Caution
This 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..
How to care for Oxalis Shamrock
Sun: Direct & Indirect
They enjoy 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.
Light: Bright
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.
Water: When half dry
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.
Humidity: Any
They can live in any average home humidity condition and are fairly hardy.
Care Tips
During the wintertime, most oxalis kept as houseplants will go through a semi-dormant phase. They are grown via tubers in the soil, which can be collected and stored in a dark, cool place over the winter and then replant them in the early spring. Come springtime, they’ll bounce right back in all their glory.
Pet Caution
This 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..