|
PLANT |
TEMP |
LIGHT |
SOIL |
FEED |
CARE |
|
CACTI |
13-18C |
Good light, morning sun |
Special cactus mixture |
Summer |
Due to the vast range of Cacti this information is general. They grow in
deserts with hot days and cold nights. Do not water in winter and then in
spring through summer, water every two weeks with a soak from the bottom.
Stand the pot in water to half way up, leave for an hour. Feed with special
cacti food to instructions. |
CAMPANULA ISOPHYLLA
|
7-18C |
Bright light |
Loam |
Spring-Summer |
Spray the plant with water if the temperature exceeds 18C and move to a
warmer spot if it falls below 7C. |
CINERIA
|
10-15C |
Good light |
Loam |
Summer |
Feed the plant immediately you get it home and keep it cool. It likes double
the amount of plant food normally given to other plants. |
CISSUS (KANGAROO VINE)
|
10-15C |
Good light |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
The Kangaroo Vine is not difficult to grow but has lost some popularity.
The Begonia Vine looses its leaves in Winter. Let the top of the soil dry
out before re-watering. |
CLIVIA MINIATA
|
15-21C |
Good light |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Likes a greenhouse in winter. Top dress every 2-3 years. Divide prolific
plants very carefully as the roots are very delicate and fleshy. |
CODIAEUM
|
15C |
Good light, evening sun |
Loam |
Summer |
If your plant has too much sun the leaves could loose their vibrant colour
and revert to green. Repot annually in summer with regular feeding. |
COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE)
|
10-21C |
Semi-shade |
John Innes no2 & soilless |
Spring-Autumn |
These plants can grow up to 6ft depending on the type. It will enjoy morning
sun in winter and also some humidity, so mist occasionally. |
COLUMNEA
|
15-21C |
Good light, evening sun |
Loam |
Summer |
It hates draughts but needs a window. In autumn tidy the plant and cut out
any dead material. Beware of overwatering. |
CYCLAMEN
|
13-18C |
Good light |
Loam |
Winter-Spring |
Many beautiful types of Cyclamen these days but they like cool, light and
airy conditions. They flower better if slightly pot bound. The plant can
be rested after flowering, do not water and keep frost-free until new growth
starts in the summer. |
CYPERUS (UMBRELLA)
|
10-21C |
Bright sun or shade |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Very easy to grow in almost any conditions. I have one 6ft high. Easy to
propogate by cutting off a semi dead stem and turning it upside down in
a glass of water, leave it for 1-2 months, new shoots will appear which
can be repotted. Divide if they get too big and repot often. They can never
have too much water and are at their best when standing in water. |
DIEFFENBACHIA
|
15-21C |
Fair light |
Loam & Peat mix |
Summer |
Light and moisture all year round are vital for this plants growth. Repot
if the plant seems to big for its pot. The plant will suffer if it is in
very poor light. |
DRACAENA
|
10C |
Good light |
Loam |
Summer |
Allow the plant to dry out a little before watering but do not allow it
to get bone dry in winter. |
FATSIA & FATSHEDERA
|
7-15C |
Bright light |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Usually your newly bought plant will need repotting straight away. They
are hardy outside but if inside spray frequently. |
|
FERNS |
15-21C |
Shady conditions |
Peat mix |
Spring-Autumn |
Bathrooms are probably the best place for ferns as they like humid conditions
out of direct sunlight. They enjoy frequent misting but do not like overwatering
or dry conditions. In the autumn get rid of dead foliage. |
|
FICUS
FICUS
rubber plant
FICUS
weeping fig |
15-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Once you have mastered watering correctly these plants are fantastic and
one of the most popular of houseplants. Mine are watered once a week in
winter and twice in summer. They are both in an East facing window which
they love. Stick to the rules and you should be fine. We bought our first
Ficus 20 years ago, the year we got married and it is still wonderful. |
FITTONIA
|
18-21C |
Shady |
Peat |
Spring-Autumn |
This is a very delicate plant that needs a shallow pot. Place over wet pebbles
to give humidity. |
