Houseplant Care Library
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Plant Care Guides
Varieties: Silver Bay, Red Siam
💦 Water Requirements
Water thoroughly once every 1-2 weeks. Allow top half of soil to dry out in between watering. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light. This plant would benefit from increased humidity.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Brighter light will produce more vibrant colors.
🌿Common Problems
Drooping, yellow leaves -- Plant was overwatered
Wilted leaves -- Plant need more water
💦 Water Requirements
Soak in a bowl of room temperature water once per 7-10 days. Shake excess water off. This plant can benefit from increased humidity.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in medium to indirect bright light. Keep out of harsh, direct sunlight.
🌿Common Problems
Wrinkled or curling leaves – Not enough water or humidity
Mushy base – Too much water
Varieties: Jacklyn, Black Velvet, Bambino, Polly
💦 Water Requirements
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light. This plant loves high humidity. Alocasia plants might be sensitive to the minerals in tap water, try using filtered water.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in medium to indirect bright light.
🌿Common Problems
Drooping, curling leaves – Not enough water
Yellowing leaves, mushy stems – Too much water
💦 Water Requirements
Water thoroughly every 2 weeks. Allow soil to dry out in between waterings. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in direct, bright light. Will tolerate indirect, bright light. Not suited for low light conditions.
🌿Common Problems
Wrinkled leaves -- Plant needs more water
Brown & mushy leaves -- Plant was overwatered
💦 Water Requirements
Water thoroughly once per week, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in indirect bright light.
🌿Common Problems
Yellowing leaves – Too much water
Curling and wilting leaves – Not enough water
💦 Water Requirements
Water thoroughly every week. Allow soil to dry out in between waterings. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in indirect, bright light. Brighter light will produce brighter colors.
🌿Common Problems
Droopy leaves, dull colors -- Plant needs more water
Brown and mushy leaves -- Plant was overwatered
💦 Water Requirements
Water thoroughly once every 1-2 weeks. Allow top half of soil to dry out in between waterings. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light.
🌿Common Problems
Flopping or dropping leaves -- Not enough sunlight
Drooping, yellow leaves -- Plant was overwatered
💦 Water Requirements
Keep soil moist. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
☀️ Light Requirements
Thrives in medium to indirect bright light.
🌿Common Problems
Brown and crisp leaves – Not enough water
Mushy stems and roots – Too much water