|
PLANT |
TEMP |
LIGHT |
SOIL |
FEED |
CARE |
Oplismenus africanus
(BASKET GRASS)
|
10-21C |
Good light |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Summer |
A tray of moist pebbles will suit this plant well. If it is placed in good
light the leaves will tinge with pink. If your plant becomes straggly when
old then take cuttings. |
PALMS
|
15-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam & leafmould mix |
Spring-Autumn |
Humidity and sun are the Palms favourite conditions. When repotting take
care not to damage the roots. Never clean leaves with chemicals. |
PASSIFLORA (PASSION FLOWER)
|
13-18C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Frequent repotting, watering and feeding is required for this most beautiful
of plants. It is a very active grower and you might need to prune frequently.
Growing from a fruit bought in the supermarket is very easy and it will
grow vigorously in the right conditions. |
PELARGONIUM (GERANIUM)
|
10-21C |
Full sun |
Loam or Peat |
Spring-Summer |
Do not allow to dry out. Plants like to rest in winter so do not water too
much. |
PEPEROMIA (DESERT PRIVET)
|
13-18C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam or soilless |
Spring-Summer |
The Desert Privet needs only moderate watering through the year. Shallow
container is best. |
PHILODENDRON
|
15-21C |
Good light |
Peat |
Spring-Autumn |
Pot on only when the roots fill the pot. Spray with a fine mist from time
to time. |
PILEA
|
15-21C |
Shady |
Soilless |
Spring-Autumn |
Feed all year so they will flourish. They can look past their best after
3-4 years so be adventurous and take some cuttings. |
|
PITCHER (NEPENTHES) |
15-23C |
Semi-shade |
Orchid Bark & Spagnum moss |
Spring-Autumn |
A conservatory or greenhouse with warm and humid conditions is best for
the Pitcher. It needs careful attention, hard water is not good, mist with
tepid water frequently and beware of draughts. |
|
PITTOSPORUM |
10-15C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Summer |
They can be placed outdoors in the summer if it is sheltered. It can stay
in the same pot for 3 years. |
PLATYCERIUM BIFURRCATUM (STAGHORN FERN)
|
10-21C |
Good light, evening sun |
Spagnum moss & compost |
Spring-Autumn |
Let your fern dry out between watering but not for too long.I bought one
very cheaply at a garden centre because it appeared to be dying but with
care and attention it is doing very well. They like humidity so the occassional
mist will be welcome. Liquid organic feed once a month but very diluted,
if it is too rich it will die. |
PLUMERIA RUBRA (FRANGIPANI)
|
10-21C |
Good light |
John Innes no2 & soilless |
Spring_summer |
When you repot make sure the pot is 2 sizes larger. The plants can shed
their leaves before they flower so dont be alarmed. Beware of the sap it
is poisonous. |
POINTSETTIAS
|
15-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring |
Pointsettias do not like overwatering. After flowering cut the stems back
to about 10cm and leave in a warm dry place for about six weeks. When it
shows activity start to water again. |
PRIMULA (PRIMROSE)
|
10-15C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Easy to propogate but cutting the leaves across in sections. Keep moist
at all times. |
