|
PLANT |
TEMP |
LIGHT |
SOIL |
FEED |
CARE |
RHOICISSUS
|
15-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Repot annually. As it is a climber give it something to support it. |
ROSARY VINE (CEROPEGIA WOODII)
|
5-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
John Innes no2 & Soilless |
Spring-Autumn |
The trailing stems should have plenty of space to show off their delicate
leaves, hang up a wall. Sometimes a tuber will appear on one of these stems
, to start a new plant pot up. |
ROSE
|
10-21C |
Good light |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Autumn |
You can move your Rose outside in the summer when the frosts have passed.
Treat as you would a normal rose and prune in spring. |
SAINTPAULIA (AFRICAN VIOLET)
|
18-21C |
Good light |
Peat |
Spring-Autumn |
Use tepid water at all times. Remove dead flowers and leaves when you see
them. |
SANSERIERIA (MOTHER-IN-LAWS TONGUE)
|
18-27C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Summer |
Very easy to keep they dont like overwatering. The pot should be at breaking
point before you repot. |
SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA (MOTHER OF THOUSANDS)
|
13-23C |
Good light, morning sun |
Loam |
Spring-Summer |
Tablet fertilizer is best for this plant. |
SCINDAPSUS
|
15-21C |
Good light |
Soil & loam |
Spring-Autumn |
Very similar to the cheeseplant they grow up trees, so need supporting.
It does not like to be overwatered but occassional misting is enjoyed. |
SCHLUMBERGERA (CHRISTMAS CACTUS)
|
10-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
John Innes no2 & soilless |
Spring-Autumn |
They do very well if you place them outside in the summer and almost enjoy
some neglect. Place in a cool greenhouse throughout the winter. They enjoy
the house equally as well.Reduce watering after flowering for 6 weeks.They
can be placed outside from May-September. |
SINNINGIA (GLOXINIAS)
|
15C |
Good light |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Summer |
Usually an annual your plant can be kept over the winter without water and
then repotted for an even stonger plant the following year. |
SNOW BUSH (BREYNIA NIVOSA)
|
10-21C |
Good light |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Summer |
The Snow Bush prefers a greenhouse or conservatory as they like humidity.
|
SOLANUM PSUEDOCPSICUM (CHRISTMAS CHERRY)
|
10-16C |
Good light |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Autumn |
Berries should not be eaten. Plants can be placed outside in the summer.
|
SPATHIPHYLLUM (PEACE LILY)
|
15-21C |
Good light |
Loam |
Spring-Autumn |
One of the most popular plants of recent years as they are so easy to keep
alive. Repot each spring and follow the basics |
|
SPIDER PLANT |
10-18C |
Good light, evening sun |
Loam |
Summer |
An easy plant to grow. It enjoys the company of other plants. They grow
new baby plants on long stems just place the roots in a pot and cut the
stem which joins it to the mother plant. |
STEPHANOTIS FLORIBUNDA
|
15C |
Good light, morning sun |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Summer |
This climber needs a framework on which to cling. Repot in spring but only
to one size pot above. |
STRELITZIA REGINAE (BIRD OF PARADISE)
|
5-21C |
Good light, morning sun |
Houseplant mix |
Spring-Summer |
It can take 6 years for a plant to flower unless yours is mature already.
They like cool conditions, just above freezing in winter, so a porch or
lean too is best. |
STREPTOCARPUS (CAPE PRIMROSE)
|
13-18C |
Good light, morning sun |
Peat |
Spring-Summer |
Fertilizer with a high potash content is prefered. Do not put plants in
pots that are too large. |
