Light

- What kind of natural light exposure do you have in your home or office?

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- Where are you planning on putting your plant?

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- Will it be receiving the best light for its needs

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- Will if be receiving direct sunlight in your window or will it be placed further away

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- Have a bathroom with no window? Sorry but no plant will live in there.

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- Drafty cold or hot windows?

Watering

- What kind of waterer are you? Do you have time to tend to your plants or water when you remember?

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- Research which plants best fit you & your schedule.

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- Some plants will require you keeping their soil moist & misted daily. Others require watering once per month

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- Humidity - is your home hot & dry in the winter? You may need to add some humidity

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Space

- Keep in mind - plants grow! And some grow BIG. Do you have the right amount of space for your plant?

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- Is the space you plan on putting your plant accessible for easy watering or taking down the plant?

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- Do you have house pets that love to snack on plants or children that touch everything? Lot's of plants do not like to be touched.

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- Most plants do not like AC or Hot vents or drafts

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Maintenance

- Will you be okay with the plant out growing its pot & it requiring a new one? Most houseplants require re-potting every one 1-2 years.

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- Monitoring for pests & disease every time you water

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- Fertilizing every spring, summer & fall

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- Pruning when plants get leggy or over grown

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SUCCULENTS & CACTI

LIGHT - Succulents & cacti are dessert plants and most require lots of light. Place them in a sunny or at minimum a very bright location. Give them a google to see what they need.

WATER - They are very drought tolerant. Water these guys well once every 2-3 weeks at most and allow the soil to dry out well between each watering. Root rot is the main cause of death.

TIPS - Shriveled leaves - time to water. Getting leggy & stretched - needs more light. Mushy leaves - over watered & let dry out.

SHADE TOLERANT - There are succulent species such as Haworthia that will tolerate lower light situations without being detrimental to its plant health.

TROPICALS

LIGHT - Most tropicals are "jungle" plants and require some shade. Place these plants in a location with lots of bright in-direct light. Near a window but not in direct afternoon sun which would scorch the leaves. 

WATER - For this you will need to know exactly what kind of plant you have &  what it needs. (Give it a google or see us in store) Most tropicals require watering every 1-2 weeks allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out. Others will require their soil to be evenly moist at all times and need tons of humidity.

TIPS - They may need some time to adjust to your home and may even drop some leaves. Dropping, crispy brown leaves or looking wilted - time to water. Yellowing of the leaves - over watered or pests.

SEMI TROPICALS - There are plants like Snake plants & ZZ Plants that kind of fall in the in between category. They are a tropical but require minimal watering & will tolerate lower light.

AIR PLANTS/TILLANDSIA

LIGHT - Place these wonderful tropical plants in a location with lots of bright in-direct light. Avoid direct sun as this will cause them to burn and/or dry out.

WATER - The name Air Plant comes from the fact that they absorb their nutrients & moisture from the air. They are a high maintenance plant and require special care. Submerge and soak the whole plant root to tip in lukewarm water for approximately 1/2-1hour weekly. Allow to dry upside down for an additional hour to dry out any trapped water & avoid rotting at the base. Mist through out the week or place by a humidifier.

TIPS - Getting crispy ends - time to water, water often & increase humidity. Getting mushy & brown at the base - reduce watering frequency & let dry out upside down longer.