|
PLANT |
TEMP |
LIGHT |
SOIL |
FEED |
CARE |
GARDENIAS
|
13-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Ericaceous |
Spring-Autumn |
Gardenias love acid soil and would prefer tepid rain water. Ensure that
they have an East window position in winter that is a cool room. Mist in
summer. |
GERBERA JAMESONII (BARBERTON DAISY)
|
15-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Autumn |
Keep the daisy overwinter in a cool place, it will die back . |
GOOSEFOOT (SYNGONIUM PODOPHYLLUM)
|
15-21C |
Shady |
Soilless & leaf mould |
Summer |
Wet pebbles to provide humidity and grouping with other plants will help
this delicate plant to survive. |
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA
|
7-13C |
Good light |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Do not repot for about 3 years. This plant prefers cooler conditions. |
HEDERA (IVY)
|
10-15C |
Good light, morning sun |
Peat |
Spring-Autumn |
Easy to grow if you stick to the basics. |
HEPTAPLEURUM
|
15-21C |
Good light, light sunshine |
Peat & loam mix |
Spring-Autumn |
Be careful not to overwater. Repot each year to a pot 2ins larger. |
HIBISCUS
|
13-18C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Some leaves will fall in winter. Try and keep your plant in an even temperature.
Only prune if the growth is too prolific. |
HOYA LANCEOLATA ssp. bella (WAX FLOWER)
|
13-21C |
Semi-shade |
Soilless & vermiculite |
Spring-Summer |
These plants lodge in the branches of trees in their natural habitat so
water with care and plant in a hanging position. |
HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA
|
10-15C |
Good light |
Loam |
Spring-Summer |
Leave space at the top of the pot for heavy watering. Put extra crocks and
some rotted leaves in the bottom of the pot for good moisture retention
and drainage. |
IMPATIENS (BUSY LIZZIE)
|
15-21C |
Sunshine |
Peat & loam mix |
Spring-Summer |
Feed and water well. Do not allow to dry out. If growth is vigorous repot.
|
