Plants

Broadleaf Lady Palm, Rhapis Palm   Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.   Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for our Rhapis Palms.

Chlorophytum comosum   Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 5 to 7 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for Spider Plants.

The Stromanthe sanguinea is a wonderful plant to grow as a houseplant. It is a native plant in Brazilian rain-forests. Being a member of the prayer plant family, the leaves fold up as if in prayer. The dark green leaves are variegated in shades of pink, red, white, or green. Indoors, it can grow to a height of 60 to 90cm (2-3 feet), but grown outdoors, this plant can easily reach to 1.5m (5 feet). They produce reddish-pink flowers in spring. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Place a Stromanthe Plant in bright indirect light but no direct sun, a north or east facing window is best. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: A Stromanthe Plant likes to be kept barely moist at all times. Be careful not to over-water a Stromanthe or the roots rot and the plant dies. In winter, allow the soil of a Stromanthe to dry out a little more, but never completely. FERTILIZER: Feed a Stromanthe every two weeks when the plant is producing new leaves, ususally from early spring to the end of fall. Always dilute the plant food for a Stromanthe to 1/2 the recommended strength. TEMPERATURE: Avoid placing a Stromanthe in a cold or hot draft, otherwise basic household temperatures are fine. HUMIDITY: A Stromanthe needs high humidity to keep its beautiful leaves looking good. If your house is dry, you need to place a Stromanthe on a wet pebble tray. Be sure the plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water. Stromanthe Plant leaves turn brown and become crisp when the air is too dry and the plant quickly disintegrates. FLOWERING: A Stromanthe sanquinea produces reddish-orange flowers in the Spring. PESTS: Aphids are a plant pest problem for a Stromanthe and, if the humidity is very low, spider mites move in. DISEASES: The high humidity a Stromanthe plant requires encourages fungal plant diseases. SOIL: Use a light, quick-draining soil for a Stromanthe Plant, that retains moisture but drains well. A peat based potting soil is a good choice for a Stromanthe.

Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law's Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii   Lighting: Low to bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 21 to 30 days.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend anything from Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix to a well-aerated cactus mix for Sansevieria. Water accordingly.

Schefflera houseplants, native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, are often called Umbrella Trees because of their large, shiny, dark green leaves that drape down like the spokes of an umbrella. Each Schefflera leaf grows at the end of a long stem and consists of several smaller leaflets. Schefflera Plants usually have multiple trunks. The newer Amate variety of the Schefflera Plant, which is grown from a tissue culture, has larger glossier leaves. A Schefflera Amate houseplant requires less light, is more resistant to spider mite, has a better developed root system, and is very symmetrical and full. A Schefflera Amate Plant is a little more expensive than a regular Schefflera Plant, but well worth the extra cost. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Schefflera houseplants do well in medium light, but grow faster and develop more leaves in bright indirect light. The Schefflera Amate variety needs less light than regular Schefflera houseplants. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Allow the top 25-30% of the soil to dry out before watering Schefflera houseplants. Green leaves drop off and new growth turns black when Schefflera Plants are over-watered. Yellow leaves indicate a Schefflera houseplant is being under-watered. FERTILIZER: Fertilize Schefflera houseplants monthly in the spring and summer when they are actively growing with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. During the fall and winter feed Schefflera plants every other month but only if the plant is producing new leaves. TEMPERATURE: Schefflera houseplants prefer temperatures between 65-80 degrees. Schefflera Plants do not do well in temperatures below 55 degrees and should be kept away from cold drafts and heaters. HUMIDITY: Basic household humidity or higher is fine for Schefflera houseplants. If the air is very dry, place your Schefflera Plant on a tray of pebbles and water. Be sure the plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water. PESTS: Schefflera Plants are bothered by these houseplants pests: spider mites, Mealy Bugs, Aphids, scale, and Fungus Gnats. Insect prevention is always easier than treatment so examine the leaves of Schefflera houseplants every time you water. DISEASES: The houseplant diseases Leaf Spot and powdery mildew develop if the soil of a Schefflera Plant stays too wet or water frequently gets on the leaves. SOIL: Use a well-aerated fast-draining indoor potting soil for Schefflera houseplants.

Cordyline terminalis 'Florica'   Lighting: Bright indirect light.   Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for Cordyline species.

Tradescantia pendula   Lighting: Bright indirect light.                  Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days. Watering schedule may vary upon the size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for this family of plants.

Majesty Palm   Lighting: Bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days. Watering schedule may vary upon the size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for Majesty Palms.

A Lucky Bamboo Plant is really made up of the cut stalks of a Dracaena Sanderiana plant and is native to West Africa and Eastern Asia. These Lucky Bamboo Plant stalks are usually between 4″- 24″in height. Followers of Feng Shui believe that Lucky Bamboo Plants bring prosperity and good fortune to a home or business. If a Lucky Bamboo Plant arrangement has three stalks it brings happiness, five stalks bring wealth, and six stalks bring health. Four stalks are never allowed in a Lucky Bamboo Plant since the word four in Chinese sounds too close to the Chinese word for death. If you buy the Lucky Bamboo Plant stalks loose and not planted, be sure to keep them in water until you have permanently placed them in a vase or decorative container. If you purchase multiple Lucky Bamboo Plant stems that are tied together, do not remove the ties, this stabilizes the plant. Lucky Bamboo Plants require very little care and grows practically anywhere as long as you keep the water clean and chemical free . LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: A Lucky Bamboo Plant survives in low light but does better in medium indirect light. Pale leaves indicate a Lucky Bamboo Plant is not getting enough light. Avoid placing a Lucky Bamboo Plant in the direct sun. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Watering a Lucky Bamboo Plant takes a little time and care. Keep the marbles and pebbles in your Lucky Bamboo Plant vase covered with water at all times. Add water to the Lucky Bamboo Plant container weekly to keep the proper level. Once a month remove the Lucky Bamboo Plant from the water, rinse the roots, pebbles, and marbles with fresh water, and then put the arrangement back together. Avoid using water high in fluoride or chlorine. FERTILIZER: Fertilize a Lucky Bamboo Plant monthly in the spring and summer with an African Violet plant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. Excessive fertilizer causes the leaves of a Lucky Bamboo Plant to turn yellow. TEMPERATURE: Lucky Bamboo Plants do best in warm temperatures between 70-85 degrees. HUMIDITY: Basic household humidity is fine for a Lucky Bamboo Plant. FLOWERING: A Lucky Bamboo Plant produces flowers that only appear at night. The blooms of a Lucky Bamboo plant are made up of many small flowers and have a slight scent. PESTS: A Lucky Bamboo Plant attracts unwanted insects if placed outdoors but is pest resistant indoors. DISEASES: Lucky Bamboo plants are prone to fungal infections that turn the stalks yellow and cause the stalks to die. SOIL: Lucky Bamboo Plants can be planted in a loose quick-draining soil as well as kept in a vase of water. If using soil always allow the top few inches to dry out before watering a Lucky Bamboo Plant.

ZZ Plant, Zamia   Lighting: Low to bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 21 to 30 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for Zamia.

Zebra HousePlants (Aphelandra squarrosa) has spectacular foliage and exotic looking flowers. The nickname Zebra Plant comes from its large, dark green, shiny leaves that have a bold white midrib and white veins. The stems of the leaves of Zebra HousePlants have a purple tinge. The bright yellow flowers on a Zebra Plant emerge from bracts at the end of a long stem. A Zebra Plant, native to the Brazilian forests, is primarily a table plant that stands about a foot tall. Zebra Houseplants do require a little extra care; but this beautiful, out of the ordinary houseplant, is well worth it. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Zebra Plants requires very bright indirect light but no direct sun. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Keep the soil of a Zebra Plant moist but not soggy; never allow the soil to totally dry out. Bottom leaves drop off a Zebra Plant if it is over or under-watered. FERTILIZER: Feed a Zebra Plant weekly in the spring and summer with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. TEMPERATURE: Zebra Plants prefer temperatures between 65-75 degrees. Prolonged exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees causes leaves to fall off a Zebra Plant. HUMIDITY: Zebra Plants, native to the jungles of Brazil, like very high humidity. Place a Zebra Plant on a tray of wet pebbles to help increase the moisture in the air around it. FLOWERING: A Zebra Plant produces flowers from a four sided yellow spike made up of overlapping bracts. The yellow flowers only last a few days, but the attractive bracts of a Zebra Plant last for a month or two. Once the bright yellow bract of a Zebra Plant fades, remove the entire spike. PESTS: Though somewhat pest resistant, whitefly, Mealy Bugs, Aphids, scale, and spider mites may all be a problem for a Zebra Plant. These houseplants pests can all be treated with the green solution, but avoid spraying the flowers on a Zebra Plant. DISEASES: The high humidity that a Zebra Plant prefers encourages Fungal Leaf Spot Plant Disease. Try to keep the leaves dry and provide good air circulation around a Zebra Plant to prevent Leaf Spot Disease. SOIL: Zebra Plants grow well in a fast- draining, highly organic potting soil such as an African Violet mix.

Spineless Yucca   Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 14 to 21 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for Spinless Yucca. For added drainage you can add sand to the mix.

Norfolk Island Pine Trees, sometimes simply called Star Pines, are stately symmetrical evergreens that thrive indoors in very bright light. Many people use Norfolk Pines as living Christmas Trees, but be careful not to dry them out with too many lights. Norfolk Pines come small enough to sit on a table and large enough to fill the corner of a large room with tall ceilings. When purchasing a Norfolk Pine as a houseplant be sure that the plant has multiple trunks. This prevents the star Pine from looking bare and skinny as it grows taller. Keep in mind, you can’t trim a Norfolk Pine or make it shorter without the tree losing its symmetrical shape. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Norfolk Island Pine Trees require very bright light, even some direct sun. Bottom branches fall off when a Norfolk Island Pine doesn't get enough light. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Keep the soil of a Norfolk Island Pine Tree moist at all times. Yellow needles on a Norfolk Island Pine can indicate that the soil is too wet or too dry. If the soil gets completely dry, entire fronds turn gray and brittle. FERTILIZER: Feed a Norfolk Island Pine Tree every other week in the spring, summer,and fall. Use a well balanced liquid plant fertilizer diluted ti 1/2 the recommended strength. TEMPERATURE: Norfolk Island Pine Trees prefer temperatures between 60-75°F, 16-24°C. HUMIDITY: High humidity is important for a Norfolk Island Pine Tree. Dry air causes the needles on the tree to fall off. Keep a Norfolk Island Pine away from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, heating vents. PESTS: The main houseplant pest that bothers a Norfolk Island Pine is Mealy Bugs. You can recognize the problem by the white, sticky, cottony, residue left on the plant. SOIL: Use a good potting soil that retains moisture for a Norfolk Island Pine Tree.

Moses in the Cradle HousePlants, Tradescantia spathacea, (alternative names include: Moses-in-a-Boat, Boat Lily, Cradle Lily, Moses-in-the-Bullrushes, Oyster Plant, Rhoeo discolor) are attractive easy care houseplants native to Mexico, the West Indies, and Central America. Moses In the Cradle HousePlants produce rosettes of long ,waxy, sword-shaped leaves that are glossy green on top and a rich purple on the under side. The very small three petaled white flowers of Moses-in-the-Cradle HousePlants are tucked away in a purple boat shaped bract in the leaf axil. This gives Moses-in-the-Cradle Houseplants their many common names. Treat Moses-in-the-Cradle HousePlants as you would Succulent Plants and it will grow beautifully. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Moses in the Cradle Houseplants like very bright light for at least 6-8 hours a day. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Allow the top inch or two of soil in Moses in the Cradle Houseplants to dry out before watering. Keep the soil of Moses in the Cradle Plants drier during the winter when house plants are not actively growing. FERTILIZER: Feed Moses in the Cradle HousePlants monthly in the spring and summer with a well- balanced plant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. TEMPERATURE: 60-85 degrees (16-19C) is the best temperature for Moses-in-the- Cradle HousePlants. Moses in the Cradle Plants, or Oyster Plants as they are sometimes called, like to be a little cooler at night. HUMIDITY: Moses in the Cradle HousePlants prefer medium to high humidity. FLOWERING: Moses in the Cradle HousePlants produces small inconsequential three pedaled white flowers.  PESTS: spider mites and Mealy Bugs are the two main houseplant pests that may infest Moses in the Cradle Houseplants. DISEASES: Because Moses in Cradle HousePlants like high humidity, root rot and leaf spot are two houseplant diseases that affect the plant. SOIL: Use a good potting soil for Moses in the Cradle Houseplants that retains moisture yet drains quickly.

If you have a bright spot in you home or office and want a graceful draping plant that will bloom off and on all year, Lipstick House Plants are a great choice. Although a relative of the somewhat finicky African Violet Plants, Lipstick Plants are very easy indoor flowering houseplants. When given the right amount of light and not too much water, Lipstick Plants produce numerous red or orange small tubular flowers throughout the year. Not only are the flowers of Lipstick HousePlants colorful, the leaves can be light green, dark green, or green and maroon. Hang Lipstick Plants from the ceiling, place them in a wall sconce, or sit one on a table, you will love Having a Lipstick Plant as one of your houseplants. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: Indoor Lipstick HousePlants require very bright indirect light. Direct sun burns the leaves of Lipstick Plants. CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Lipstick Plants flowers more frequently and more abundantly if you allow the top 25% of the soil dry out before watering. If the leaves of Lipstick HousePlants appear soft and shriveled, give the plant more water. Lipstick Plants lose green leaves when they are over-watered. FERTILIZER: Feed Lipstick House Plants every other week in the spring and summer, and monthly in the fall and winter with a houseplant food high in phosphorous. Always dilute the fertilizer to 1/2 the recommended strength.  TEMPERATURE: Lipstick HousePlants like warm temperatures between 75-85 degrees. HUMIDITY: A Lipstick Plant prefers high humidity but does well in basic household humidity. FLOWERING: Indoor Lipstick Plants, when placed in a bright location, produce beautiful, small, reddish orange flowers throughout the year. Stressing Lipstick HousePlants by allowing the soil to dry out often encourages Lipstick Plants to bloom. PESTS: Mealy Bugs, spider mites, Aphids, and thrips are houseplant pests that can attack Lipstick Plants. Examine indoor Lipstick Plants every time you water to catch insect problems early. DISEASES: Lipstick Plants may develop fungal plant diseases because of the high humidity they prefer. SOIL: A basic well-aerated houseplant mix that drains quickly is a good soil for indoor Lipstick Plants.

A Kentia Palm is one of the most elegant and expensive palms that can be used in an indoor container. Ranging in size from 4ft. to 12ft. or more, a Kentia is slow growing, durable, and very forgiving. It has long (sometimes several feet in length), graceful, feathery, dark green fronds coming off of a single thin trunk. This stately Palm grows almost anywhere in your home or office. Direct sun, however, burns the leaves. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: A Kentia Palm is an indoor plant that can survive in low light conditions but grows better and develops more fronds in medium indirect light CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Water a Kentia Palm well and then allow the top 25% of soil to dry out before watering again. Over-watering, resulting in root-rot, is the major reason Kentias die. Kentia Palms, like most indoor palms, are sensitive to salt, fluoride, and chlorine in the water. Use bottled water if your water has a high chemical concentration. FERTILIZER: A Kentia Palm is a slow growing plant. Fertilize monthly in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing with a basic houseplant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. TEMPERATURE: Keep the room temperature between 65 and 85 degrees for a Kentia Palm. HUMIDITY: A Kentia Palm does well in basic household humidity. PESTS: Kentia Palms are bothered by the plant pests spider mites and Mealy Bugs. Since Palm fronds are easily damaged, never use anything containing alcohol on them. Use a biodegradable soap solution to treat houseplant pests. If this doesn’t eliminate the plant pests on a Kentia Palm, try an insecticidal soap or Neem Oil. SOIL: Use a well-aerated potting soil that drains quickly but still holds water for a Kentia Palm; add some sand if the soil appears too heavy.

Ponytail Palm Beaucarnea recurvata   Lighting: Bright indirect light.             Watering: Water every 21 to 30 days.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend anything from Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix to a well-aerated cactus mix for Ponytail Palms.

Alocasia amazonica 'Polly'   LIGHTING: Bright indirect.    Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   FEEDING: Use Boomerang every other watering for optimal health.   SOIL: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog blend for this species.

Ficus lyrata   Lighting: Bright indirect light.   Watering: Water every 14 to 21 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for most Ficus species.

Ficus benghalensis   Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light.   Watering: Water every 10 to 14 days. Watering schedule may vary upon size of the pot.   Fertilization: Use Fox Farms Boomerang Comeback formula every other watering.   Soil: We recommend Fox Farms Happy Frog general purpose potting mix for most Ficus species.