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Plants 101 - ZZ Plant

The ZZ Plant is characterized by its thick waxy green leaves. It is a great air purifying option that can tolerate low light, making it a perfect plant for beginners.

General Care

Sunlight: Thrives in medium to low indirect light. Can tolerate bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

Water: Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: Don’t sweat it. Average home humidity is fine; can tolerate dry air.

Temperature: Temperatures of 60°F-85°F. Average home temperature is suitable.

Size: While growth is slow, the ZZ can reach 16”- 28”.

Common Problems

SYMPTOM: Wilting plant, dry potting mix

CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered

SYMPTOM: Wrinkled leaves

CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered

SYMPTOM: Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix

CAUSE: Root rot, overwatered

Plant Care

☀️ Medium to low indirect light

💧 Water every 2–3 weeks

🐾 Not pet friendly (Poisonous if ingested)

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Plants 101 - Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Fiddle Leaf Fig is famous for its broad, vibrant green leaves with prominent veining. It prefers a stable environment and can be fickle when temps fluctuate.

General Care

Sunlight: Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of full sun.

Water: Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: Any humidity level will do. Normal room humidity is fine, although leaves may burn if the air is too dry.

Temperature: 65°F-85°F (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).

Size: This plant will reach an ultimate height of about 30’ (10m) and will have a spread of about 10” (3.2m). However, as a houseplant, will be much smaller.

Common Problems

Fiddles are happiest in a stable environment and should always be placed right in or near a window. Keep away from air conditioners, heaters and drafts.

SYMPTOM: Yellow leaves, wet potting mix

CAUSE: Overwatering

SYMPTOM: Crispy, curling leaves

CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity

Plant Care

☀️ Bright direct to indirect light

💧 Water every 1–2 weeks

🐾 Poisonous to cats, dogs, and humans if consumed.

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Plants 101 - Marimo Moss Ball

The marimo “moss” ball as it’s commonly known, is not actually moss at all, but a freshwater, filamentous green algae colony!

The name of Marimo (毬藻) originated from Japanese botanist Tatsuhiko Kawakami (毬 ‘mari’ = ball and 藻 ‘mo’ = generic term for aquatic plants) who first described them growing in lakes on the island of Hokkaido. The Marimo’s shape is the result of freshwater lake motion. They are native to the cold, alkaline lakes of the northern hemisphere. Marimo grow quite slowly, at only a few millimeters a year. Marimo moss, as it’s known, is not actually moss at all. Aegagropila linnaei is a freshwater, fuzzy, filamentous green algal colony. As the colony grows, the inner cells go dormant. If the ball is ever split apart, those cells can reactivate to repair the colony - even under artificial light!

Plant Care

☀️ Medium to low indirect light

💧 💧 Keep submerged in water

🐾 Pet friendly

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Plants 101 - Calathea Dottie

The Calathea Dottie is a colorful member of the prayer plant family. It's known for its circular shaped leaves with bright pink stripes. Pair this pet friendly plant with a message pop for an instant gift.

General Care

Sunlight: Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Water: Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: Does better in higher humidity if possible.

Temperature: 65°F-85°F (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).

Common Problems

SYMPTOM: Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix CAUSE: Underwatered

SYMPTOM: Yellowing leaves, black base CAUSE: Overwatered

SYMPTOM: Leaf spots CAUSE: Fungal infection or mineral build up from tap water. Use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil.

Plant Care

☀️ Bright indirect to low light 💧 Water every 1-2 weeks 🐾 Pet friendly

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Plants 101 - Coffee Plant

You might be surprised to know the same plant that grows your morning coffee beans is a popular, low maintenance houseplant! Although it’s unlikely this plant will produce berries inside, its attractive shiny green foliage will liven up any interior space.

Plant Care

☀️ Bright indirect light

💧 Water every 1-2 weeks

🐾 Not pet friendly

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Plants 101 - String of Pearls

String of Pearls is a lovely addition to any room with a bookshelf or elevated spot it can trail down. It's a cascading succulent that trails quickly and can propagate easily due to its shallow roots and ability to grow new ones easily.

Plant Care

☀️ Bright indirect to direct light

💧 Water every 1-2 weeks

🐾 Not pet friendly (toxic to pets and humans)

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Plants 101 - Ficus Audrey

The Ficus Audrey is a popular variety of ficus known for its matte green leaves and a thick trunk. The Audrey does well with filtered light making it an easy-going low-maintenance new plant to add to your sill this spring.

Plant Care

☀️ Bright direct to indirect light

💧 Water every 1-2 weeks

🐾 Not pet friendly (toxic to cats and dogs)

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Plants 101 - Peperomia Obtusifolia

The Peperomia obtusifolia, or “baby rubber plant”, is characterized by its thick spoon-shaped green leaves.

General Care

Sunlight: Medium to bright indirect light but can tolerate low, indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

Water: Water once or twice a week, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Increase frequency with increased light.

Humidity: Don’t sweat it. Average home humidity is fine; can tolerate dry air.

Temperature: Average home temperature of 65°F-75°F. If you’re comfortable, the Baby Rubber Plant is comfortable.

Size: Comes small and compact but can grow to approximately 1’.

Common Problems

Very resistant to disease and pests.

SYMPTOM: Dull, fading leaves

CAUSE: Too much direct sun

SYMPTOM: Wilting

CAUSE: Under watered

SYMPTOM: Wilting, plus leaf loss

CAUSE: Overwatered

SYMPTOM: Browning of leaf edges or tips

CAUSE: Cold drafts

Plant Care

☀️ Bright indirect to low light

💧 Water every 1-2 weeks

🐾 Pet friendly

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Plants 101 - Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Fiddle Leaf Fig is famous for its broad, vibrant green leaves with prominent veining. It prefers a stable environment and can be fickle when temps fluctuate.

General Care

Sunlight: Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of full sun.

Water: Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: Any humidity level will do. Normal room humidity is fine, although leaves may burn if the air is too dry.

Temperature: 65°F-85°F (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).

Size: This plant will reach an ultimate height of about 30’ (10m) and will have a spread of about 10” (3.2m). However, as a houseplant, will be much smaller.

Common Problems

Fiddles are happiest in a stable environment and should always be placed right in or near a window. Keep away from air conditioners, heaters and drafts.

SYMPTOM: Yellow leaves, wet potting mix

CAUSE: Overwatering

SYMPTOM: Crispy, curling leaves

CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity

Plant Care

☀️ Bright direct to indirect light

💧 Water every 1–2 weeks

🐾 Poisonous to cats, dogs, and humans if consumed.

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