Alocasia
Light
Alocasia plants thrive in brighter light conditions.
Water
Keeping the soil moist is important for these semi-finicky plants. They are very particular about their watering schedule and prefer their soil to never dry out and have it consistently moist.
Soil
Chunky soil is important for these plants, because they like their soil more moist but not too dry & not too wet, aeration in the soil is important. Our chunky potting mix is perfect for these plants.
Humidity
Higher humidity levels are ideal for these plants. Try to keep humidity levels around 60% or higher.
Bonus Tip
Alocasia have a tendency to drop a leaf as they are growing a new one. This happens because they are heavy feeders. They benefit greatly from a regular fertilizing routine.
Anthurium
Light
These tropical plants thrive in bight, indirect light. Giving them about 4-6 hours of bright sunlight a day is ideal.
Water
Never let your anthurium plants soil dry out completely, keeping it moist will help them thrive.
Soil
CHUNKY. CHUNKY. CHUNKY. These aroids love a very chunky potting mix. We use a mix of coco coir, chunky perlite & coco chips and adjust the ratios so that the mixture is more chunky than dense.
Humidity
THIS is incredibly important for anthurium, they prefer high humidity, use a humidifier to bump up the moisture around these plants.
Bonus Tip
These plants are native to a tropical environment, so if you can recreate that environment as best as possible your anthurium plants will love you. Having a humidifier, humidity or greenhouse cabinet, etc. do wonders for the growth of these plants.
Calathea / Maranta
Light
Medium light is ideal for these plants, they do not do well in brighter light conditions as their leaves typically will get crispy and brown at the edges.
Water
Generally, they like their soil on the moist side. We recommend letting the soil dry out about 50% before watering again.
Humidity
These plants will truly thrive in a higher humidity environment. Place in a spot where it will get 60% humidity or more. Near a bathroom window is a perfect spot for this plant!
Soil
We recommend something with some aeration, but no need for something super chunky. We use a coco coir base with chunky perlite or coco chips!
Hoya
Light
Lots of light, they thrive in higher light conditions.
Water
Taco test! When the leaves are soft & can bend in a taco shape, it’s time to water!
Soil
Potting medium base with added perlite & or coco chips for aeration.
Humidity
Average home humidity levels around 50% - 60% will be okay, but if you can give them even more humidity they will love it!
Monstera
Light
Can be grown in medium light conditions, but they would prefer a brighter, indirect light source!
Water
The leaves will start to slightly curl on the edges when they are thirsty. Generally they would prefer to be watered when the soil is 50-75% dry. They are forgiving & resilient though so a strict watering schedule is not necessary!
Soil
These aroid plants love a chunky, aerated soil. We use a coco coir base & add chunky perlite & coco chips.
Humidity
These tropical plants thrive best in higher humidity levels (60%-80%) but can tolerate levels as low as 50%.
Bonus Tip
Give them something to climb & watch it’s leaves grow in size & also it will begin to fenestrate! (fenestrations are the holes!)
Philodendron
Light
Can tolerate medium light, although they will grow a bit slower. They thrive in bright, indirect light conditions!
Water
These plants are generally very forgiving & easy-going. Water them when the soil is 50%-75% dry!
Soil
A chunky aroid mix is best for these tropical plants! We use a coco coir base with chunky perlite & coco chips!
Humidity
These plants truly thrive in higher humidity levels although they can be acclimated just fine to your homes average humidity levels. Try to keep the level above 50% and your plant will be just fine!
Bonus Tip
Like the monstera plants, some philodendron are natural climbers so give them a moss pole! There are also crawling philodendron who will grow in a horizontal growth pattern. && there are also trailing philodendron whose leaves will cascade. There’s truly a philodendron for everyone!
Syngonium
Light
Syngonium plants can grow in pretty much any light condition (except no light 😉) they are very easy-going and forgiving plants!
Water
Water when the soil is about 75% dry, their leaves will begin to get slightly droopy. That’s the first sign your plant is thirsty!
Soil
They aren’t as particular on their soil mixture, but we recommend something with some aeration. We use a coco coir base with chunky perlite or coco chips!
Humidity
These plants prefer higher humidity levels! Keeping your plant in an environment above 60% is ideal!
Bonus Tip
Syngonium thrive in warmer temperatures, so keep this in mind when finding them a place in your home!