In a previous post, I produced a great chart that details the differences between a vining Philodendron, such as Philodendron Brazil and an Epipremnum Aureum such as Epipremnum Marble Queen. Then I turned around to have a chat with my Silver Sword. The plant tag said it was a Philodendron Silver Sword and as I […]
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Ok, so you have gone into Bunnings for – whatever – and you’ve quickly ducked down to the plants section to see what’s new or what’s going cheap on the sick plant stand. You find something interesting and you know for sure that it’s not already in your collection because you just know. But your
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Philodendron Birkin has a really interesting background. It is the mutant offspring of Philodendron Rojo Congo, which itself was developed in Florida, USA in 1996 from a cross between Philodendron Imperial Red (mother) and Philodendron Tatei (father). The idea of producing P’ Rojo Congo was to achieve a new and distinctive plant with the following
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The deeper you explore life in your houseplant jungle, the more you will come to realise that plant labelling can be wildly inaccurate. When you spot a miss-labelled plant, resist the urge to ask the shop keeper why they have the wrong name on the plant. They are houseplant retailers, not houseplant junglers and so
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There are a lot of claims as to the benefits of houseplants in your home. Studies show that while houseplants can improve air quality in a test chamber in the laboratory, they don’t have the capacity to improve air quality [1] in your home. Those who tell you otherwise are looking for an angle to
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PlacementRoutine MaintenanceRecommended AccessoriesFrequently Asked QuestionsStandard Planter InstructionsSelf Watering Container InstructionsAdditional Care Guides Placement Alocasias need bright, but indirect light. This is due to the plant’s natural habitat, on the forest floor beneath the tree canopy. Direct sun will cause the leaves to burn, so avoid placing your Alocasia in a spot where it’ll be exposed
