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Happy Monstera Monday! 😊 This is one of my Hydroponic Monstera Deliciosas. This beauty has spent her whole life in hydroponics. I got her as a 3 leaf juvenile towards the end of 2019. So yes, I can say that plants definitely grow bigger and better in hydroponics once you've got the hang of it. Especially as this Monstera lives outside battling the heat and cold. Can't believe all those fenestrations and holes! I'm yet to find plants that don't like hydroponics. I have plants like Lemon Trees, Hibiscus, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Draceanas etc growing amazingly outside in hydroponics 😃 I love monsteras because they're so easy to care for 🌱 Just remember that they grow huge! 🌴 Happy Monstera Monday to you all! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CS5p08SBCe4/?utm_medium=tumblr

I just love it on a cold winters morning when the sunshine floods through my apartment 😊 The morning Sun is perfect for indoor plants. If you have a spot like this in your home I recommend moving as many of your plants as possible into that spot. Im always redesigning and filling all these shelves up to get the most of out all that natural light. Remember to back of on watering during winter to avoid root rot. The soil during winter should be on the drier side. It should still be slightly moist but definitely not wet for too long. Have an amazing day! 😁 (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSu-9eOB7aw/?utm_medium=tumblr

Loving the new leaf on my Silver Dragon! 😁 What's your favourite Alocasia? I think my favourite is the Cuprea Red Secret 🤔 The Alocasia Silver Dragon is native to Eastern Borneo where it is warm and moist. So to keep your Silver Dragon happy keep it warm and keep that humidity up. The same goes for most Alocasias. Bellow I've included some more care tips 👇👇👇 🪴Soil - Alocasias like great drainage, but not rough gritty soil. They like it soft and moist. 🌤Light - In their natural habitat the live under trees. So they prefer filtered light. No direct sun. Try give them bright indirect light. A bright eastern facing window will work nicely 💦 Watering - I like to keep the soil moist but not wet. It's good to let the top inch or so of the soil to dry out before watering. 🌡Temperature - Alocasias in general like to be kept warm. Ideal range is around 16 - 27 degrees celcius. They won't grow to their best below 16c. Anything under this temperature and the may lose leaves or go dormant. 😅 Humidity - Alocasias love humid environments. The more Humidity you can give them the better. I keep my home above 60% at all times. Though they would prefer 80%+ Nutrient - I feed all my plants a dilute hydroponic mixture every time I water while they are actively growing.Though these guys prefer a calcium rich fertilizer. 🌱Hope you all have a great Wednesday!🌱 (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSaTCRxhZJ9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Don't want to use soil? All of these plants are in my kitchen. I prefer not to use any soil in my kitchen, so I just grow plants in jars and water 💦 All these plants shown have spent their whole lives in water. Originally they were meant to be propagated. But when I realised they grow perfectly well in water I decided to keep it that way. Some of them have been in just water for years! 💦 I use a dilute hydroponic nutrient mixture when I top up the water, and just clean out the jars when they start to get algae build-up. In these jars I currently have Devils Ivy, Sanseverias, Avocado, Pothos, Peace Lily, Spider Plants and Peperomia Watermelons amongst others around my home. Any questions feel free to post in the comments below? 👇👇👇 Have a great day! 🌝 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSIW0xYhBjq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy McDowell Monday! 😃 I know that's not a thing. But I'm a little more excited about this beautiful shiny new leaf on my Philodendron Dean McDowell than any of my monsteras at the moment 🤣 This leaf catches my eye everytime I walk into the room 🌱🤗🌱 These guys are fairly hard to get your hands on here in Aus, but if you're lucky enough to score one here's how to look after these beatiful beasts 👇 The McDowell philodendron prefers part shade and does best in filtered light. It should not be exposed to strong, direct light, especially without acclimating it first to new light conditions. ☀️Strong sun exposure can result in leaf burn, so try not expose these guys to direct sunlight, or put them too close to grow lights☀️ While partial shade is ideal, dark shade will not do well for the McDowell, so make sure that it gets enough filtered or dappled light during the day. 💦Like most philodendron varieties, this variety too enjoys medium moist soil. An overwatered soil will most likely cause rotting of the roots The soil should not be allowed to go completely dry either or else the large leaves of the plant will wilt. To keep a good watering balance, allow the top level of the soil to dry, this will ensure that the plant is neither under-watered nor over-watered💦 Simply poke a finger into the soil or use a moisture probe for an accurate assessment of the level of moisture. 🪴The soil type has a crucial role in making sure that any excess water is swiftly drained from the pot. For your philodendron McDowell, pick a potting mix high in organic matter. Combinations of perlite, sphagnum moss, peat, orchid bark, coconut coir, compost and other well-draining mixes are the most favored by philodendrons Avoid heavy soil prone to compacting and waterlogging. You need the potting medium to retain moisture without becoming overly wet. Make sure your pot has drainage holes for excess water to escape. What’s more, drain holes are also useful for watering the plant from below. That is, placing water in the saucer of the pot, allowing the plant and soil to soak it up as needed🪴 The temperature range for philodendron McDowell should be between about 15c - 27 (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDIJXOhGJo/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🪴Ctenanthe setosa ‘Grey Star’🪴 Ctenanthe Grey Star is an elegant, evergreen, clumping tropical plant with narrow foliage and unique colouring. It's leaves are a beautiful soft green with grey stripes and a deep purple on the underside. Ctenanthe Grey Star requires moderate watering throughout Summer. But before watering check that the soil isn’t wet. I recommend using a moisture metre if you're unsure. Growing Tips: 🌱🌴🌱 If you have heating units or air-conditioners, it is best to avoid placing these plants underneath or next to them. This is because the air blowing out from these units can be very hot and dry, leaving a healthy plant burnt, damaged, and stressed. So if your Ctenanthe has brown tips this may be the cause. 💦They also prefer rain, filtered or distilled water if you have this available 💦 Happy Friday everyone! And I hope you all have a great weekend! ☺ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CR7bWkoh0VX/?utm_medium=tumblr

Making Peace lilies bloom is a question I get asked a lot 🌱🌸🌱 Before hitting the stores, growers often take a chemical approach to peace lily bloom production 😲 They stimulate blooming by applying Gibberellic acid (GA3 ) – a naturally occuring plant hormone. This hormone initiates the peace lily to produce blooms. I don’t think GA3 is available to consumers, so your best option is to try the light and temperature variations that I mention bellow 👇👇👇 Naturally peace lilies bloom in the spring and early summer ☀️ This means that one of the factors for peace lily blooms is light. In other words, it needs seasonal change to induce blooming. However, light is not the only factor. Temperature can also contribute to blooming. A few weeks kept at a slightly lower temperature can also induce blooms. Also, the development of peace lilies over the course of time has changed these plants behaviour. Over the years growers have produced different peace lily cultivars to achieve different goals. As a result, some peace lily cultivars bloom more and some rarely. So your lack of blooming could be the type of peace lily you have and not necessarily an environmental issue. Also It is a common misconception that Peace Lilies prefer low light conditions. This is NOT the case. A lot of plants are sold as "low light" plants. While they will tolerate low light, the usually prefer bright indirect light 🌤 Correct me if I'm wrong, but My Peace Lily pictured above is a variegated Domino 🤔 As you can see, the first couple of leaves are variegated and then all the leaves after that are nearly all green 🌱 I then placed the plant in one of the brightest positions in my home and now the variegation has come back ☺👌 this proves to me that it definitely prefers higher light conditions. (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2PQB9sIYx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Moonlight Monday! 😁 What's your favourite brightly coloured indoor plants? I'm always looking to add new plants to my wish list 🙈🤣 This is my Philodendron Moonlight.. It has decided to push out a new leaf! ☺ You know your plant is happy when it's still pushing out new leaves during the middle of winter! 💚 I just love bright coloured leaves! I'm going to post a video soon on my top 5 lemon lime coloured neon plants. I'm always on the lookout for colourful plants to break up all the green in my home. If you can think of any suggestions, feel free to post them in the comments below? 👇 Philodendron Moonlight Care: Most Philodendrons are labeled as climbers or creepers. But the Philodendron ‘Moonlight’ tends to be more shrub like. When mature, the Moonlight Philodendron achieves a maximum height of 20” to 24″ inches and a spread of 20” to 26″ inches. The spear-shaped, light-green foliage starts out as lime green. As the leaves age, the lime colour becomes less intense. Bright partial shade or indirect light will ensure a happy moonlight Philodendron. The moonlight needs bright light for good leaf coloration. Never leave the plant in direct sunlight. This type of philodendron will easily burn. Keep Philodendron Moonlight at daytime temperatures. They like temperatures between 18c to about 25c. And being a tropical plant, it prefers humidity of 50% percent or higher. But, moonlight will tolerate normal household humidity levels. As with all philodendrons, moonlight requires a moderate amount of water. Once the soil has become dry to about 1” inch deep, it’s time to water. Allowing the plant to sit in water leads to leaf drop and the risk of root rot. Any good all-purpose balanced liquid fertilizer will work well with moonlight, though I find with most Philodendrons indoors, it's best to feed with a ¼ strength liquid fertilizer while the plant continues to produce new growth. Philodendron is known to filter benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and other harmful chemicals from the air. (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyjPdLMqbt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Yay! Finally got my hands on a Philodendron Dean McDowell! And she's a pretty good size too! 😍 Very happy to add this one to my collection.. These guys are quite difficult to get a hold of, yet all the more beautiful, the Philodendron McDowell is a cross between Philodendron pastazanum and Philodendron gloriosum. The hybrid was created in 1988 by John Banta and supposedly carries the name of his friend, “Dean McDowell”. The McDowell features large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent white veins set against a dark green colour.. As a cultivar, this philodendron is easy to grow both indoors and out. Its keeping requirements aren’t that different from other philodendron varieties, which makes it easy to successfully grow it. If you manage to get your hands on this philodendron hybrid, here’s what you should know about its care: This is a ground-dwelling variety that prefers to trail instead of climb. Therefore, its mature height is only around 2-3 feet to a maximum of 6.5 feet in length. The growth rate of the plant indoors is influenced by a number of factors like temperature, sun exposure, soil, watering, etc., however, the plant is unlikely to grow larger than 3 feet. The McDowell prefers part shade and does best in filtered light. It should not be exposed to strong, direct light, especially without acclimating it first to new light conditions. Strong sun exposure can result in leaf burn. Like most philodendron varieties, this variety too enjoys medium moist soil. An overwatered soil will most likely cause root rot. The soil should not be allowed to go completely dry either or else the large leaves of the plant will wilt. Hope you're all have a great weekend! 😁 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRvaZExHRPI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Do you have plants that are losing their variegation? If you want the variegation to come back try and give them more light! I have tried this on Monstera Thai Constellation, Philodendron Brazil, Philodendron White Princess, Devils Ivy and Snow Queen's so far. And all of them have increased variegation dramatically. As you can see in this reel, this Philodendron Brazil was almost turning all green. Placed it under LED's with some natural light and as you can see, all the leaves that have come out since have awesome variegation. I am going to decrease the light for the next set of leaves to get some green leaves back then put it back under stronger light to get a layering effect happening. I'm looking forward to see how it turns out 😊 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRoGvTJnGjT/?utm_medium=tumblr

My WHITE WIZARD! These guys are very rare here in Australia. I feel very fortunate to have this in my collection. If you're unaware, in the series there is the Philodendron White Princess, then the White Knight, and top of the hierarchy is the White Wizard. I would like to thank @flora_magnifica for this. I've had it a few weeks now, but haven't shared it as yet as it I wanted to make sure it was going to survive. It was transported from the Philippines and had to spend time in quarantine before being released. There is a new leaf just unfurled and plenty of new root growth so I'm now confident that it is going to survive 😁 Now all I need is a to get a white knight cutting from my friend @francypants78 😇 and I'll have the whole set 😁 Care for these is just like like most other Philodendrons. They like bright indirect light and also a light well draining potting mix. And it likes humidity to be above 60%. Though I treat this one with very special care. It's on a heat mat and I'm keeping the humidity between 80 - 90% as I want to replicate its natural habitat the best way I can. Anyways, hope you're all enjoying your week 😃 #perthplants #philodendronwhiteknight #indoorplants #indoorplantstyling #rareplantsofinstagram #indoorplantsclub #indoorplantsdecor #rareplantsph #perthplantsforsale #philodendrons #philodendronfriday #philodendronfanatic #whitewizard #perthplantshop #philodendronaddict #philodendronlover #indoorplantsaustralia #philodendron #perthplantstudio #rareplants #yaminarareplants #philodendronwhiteprincess #indoorplantsdecoration #indoorplantsofinstagram #rareplantspecies #philodendronwhitewizard #perthplantsale #perthplantscene (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRldeVIsHrS/?utm_medium=tumblr

Looking for plants that can tolerate a darker corner in your home? Some people think that you need a lot of sun and a green thumb to keep houseplants alive, but that's not always the case. There are plenty of indoor plants out there that are easy to care for and are low-light tolerant. Some even prefer shadier spaces. Here are some of my favourite plant varieties that can handle being in a shady corner of your space even if they prefer brighter conditions. A lot of plants are sold as being low light plants, but they actually prefer bright indirect light. So I rotate my low light plants so for atleast a week every month so they still get a decent amount of light. Any questions? Ask away? 😊 #calatheaorbifolia #pothos #peacelily #calathealovers #indoorplantsdecoration #pothoscollection #peacelily🌱 #pothosnjoy #calatheamusaica #pothossnowqueen #calatheaclub #indoorplantsofinstagram #peacelilyplant #pothosofinstagram #pothoslover #snakeplantsofinstagram #snakeplants #snakeplant #calatheanetwork #indoorplantsdecor #pothoslove #indoorplantsaustralia #calatheas #pothosplants #indoorplantsclub #zzplants #pothosplant #calathea #zzplant #indoorplantstyling (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRi89k5Hx-P/?utm_medium=tumblr

Looking for a beautiful houseplant with amazing patterns that is very easy to care for? Then the Scindapsus Pictus is the plant for you. They are also known as the Satin Pothos and Silver Pothos amongst other names. These can be grown up a pole or great for a hanging basket. It grows really quick and can tolerate a wide range on conditions. The two things they won't tolerate though is the cold weather, so keep them indoors, also wet soggy soil. While this plant prefers high humidity, I literally have this sitting under my air-conditioner with all that harsh dry heat blowing straight on it and it still thrives. I only water it once the plant is bone dry and not a single brown leaf anywhere. Though it's best to keep the soil slightly moist. And it's very easy to propagate. Once a month or so I chop it up and make cuttings from it. I will be covering how I propagate these in a later video. Also, give these guys bright indirect to thrive. Hope you all have a great weekend! Trev 🌱💚🌱 #pothoslove #houseplantsmakespeoplehappy #houseplantsph #indoorplantsaustralia #houseplantsmakemehappy #houseplantsihave #pothosplants #houseplantslover #indoorplantsdecor #indoorplantsofinstagram #houseplantsofig #scindapsuspictus #houseplantslove #satinpothos #scindapsus #indoorplantsph #houseplantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplantshop #houseplantsarelife #pothos #houseplantsclub #pothospropagation #houseplantsofinstagram #indoorplantstyling #houseplantsociety #pothosplant #scindapsuspictusargyraeus #houseplantscommunity #houseplantsforlife #houseplantsjournal (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRaKqDiMt_3/?utm_medium=tumblr

My Philodendron hederaceum Lemon Lime. This one is a bright cultivar of the classic heartleaf Philodendron. Her leaves emerge an electric yellow, developing to a deep lemon and finally to lime green as she ages. These guys can grow up to 6 metres tall! So eventually I think I'm going to have to find a home for it in a shady position outside eventually 😅 She will tolerant of a wide range of light conditions and is a very fast grower, producing long cascading vines. Like her brother the Heartleaf Philodendron, Philodendron 'Lemon Lime' is extremely easy to grow and no green thumbs are required. She will cope in spaces of low-medium light but prefers to receive bright indirect light. Also, like most Philodendrons they like their soil to almost dry before watering. #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantsforlife #indoorplantsclub #houseplantsihave #houseplantsmakepeoplehappy #philodendronfanatic #indoorplants #houseplantslover #rareplants #houseplantsmakespeoplehappy #houseplantslove #houseplantsociety #houseplantslovers #philodendronaddict #houseplantsph #indoorplantsofinstagram #houseplantsarelife #houseplantsmakemehappy #philodendronlover #indoorplantstyling #philodendrons #philodendronhederaceum #houseplantsofig #philodendronfriday #indoorplantsaustralia #houseplantscommunity #indoorplantsdecor #indoorplantsph #houseplantsclub #philodendron (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWRZVIMH43/?utm_medium=tumblr

Good morning plant friends! 💚 Another new leaf on my Alocaia Cuprea Red Secret! Yes this leaf is nearly as big as my head! Which is pretty big 🤣 I just love the green veining on this leaf. I've been asked quite a few questions about Alocadias going dormant in the cooler months, and wether its essential to let them go dormant. I've read a lot of articles this week and from what I've learnt there is no need to let them go dormant. Some countries are hot all year round and they do not go dormant there. I have my Alocasias on heat mats and keep my home above 20c to stop them going dormant. It's the middle of winter here in Australia and my Alocaia has just pushed this leaf out so I think it's very happy! Anyways, have an awesome Thursday! I'll be back tonight with another plant and some more care tips. Stay tuned! Trev 💚🌱🥰 🍃🐞🌱🍃🐞🌱🍃🐞🍃🌱🐞🌱🍃🐞🍃🌱🐞🍃 #houseplantsforlife #rareplantspecies #alocasiaredsecret #houseplantsociety #houseplantslove #rareplantsofinstagram #indoorplantsofinstagram #alocasiaallday #indoorplantsdecor #houseplantsclub #houseplantsihave #houseplantsmakemehappy #alocasiacuprearedsecret #indoorplantsclub #houseplantsmakepeoplehappy #alocasialovers #houseplantsmakespeoplehappy #indoorplantsaustralia #houseplantsarelife #indoorplantsdecoration #alocasia #houseplantslovers #houseplantslover #houseplantscommunity #rareplants #alocasiacuprea #indoorplantstyling #houseplantsofig #alocasialover #houseplantsjournal https://www.instagram.com/p/CRU2_OesTCa/?utm_medium=tumblr

My little Philodendron Ceylon 💚 The Philodendron Ceylon is an evergreen, ornamental, climber houseplant. It has paddle-shaped leaves that are a bright almost fluorescent green color. Philodendron is one of the best air-purifying plants that remove airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air in your home 😊 Care Tips: This plant likes bright indirect natural or artificial light. It loves morning sun but avoid the the hot sun during the day as it will scorch the leaves. Like most Philodendrons the soil should be well drained and fertile. Or you can do as I do and use a dilute hydroponic fertiliser. Water when the soil is almost dry. If you poke your finger in the soil and the top 2 inches or so is dry it's ready for a drink. #houseplants #ceylongems #ceylon #houseplantsforlife #philodendron #indoorplantstyling #indoorplantsdecor #houseplantscommunity #philodendronfriday #houseplantslove #indoorplantsofinstagram #philodendronaddict #houseplantsmakespeoplehappy #houseplantsihave #houseplantsclub #houseplantsociety #indoorplants #philodendronlover #houseplantslover #houseplantsph #philodendronfanatic #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantsarelife #houseplantsmakemehappy #houseplantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplantslovers #philodendrons #indoorplantsaustralia #houseplantsofig #indoorplantsclub (at Innaloo, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTjhkaMQJM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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