Please note : these are practical tips that I have gathered from several gardening sites. I myself am not a botanist. These are non-exhaustive advice, since each plant will react differently depending on its environment. If your plant is doing very well and your care does not follow this sheet to the letter, don't change anything. Be attentive to the moods of your plants before anything else!
Up to 2m
Family: Araceae
Exposure : Bright or subdued - no direct sunlight.
Mist : regularly throughout the year, every day in summer, and in winter if there is heating.
Humidity : It will appreciate a larger cup with clay balls or damp gravel. It also enjoys the company of other plants such as philodendrons and ivy.
Watering in spring / summer : twice a week; the substrate must remain moist.
Watering in autumn / winter : once a week; wait until the substrate is dry.
Temperature : Ideal between 18-21 ° (64.41F-69.81F). Max 24 ° (75.2F). Must not drop below 15 ° (59F).
Repotting : In the spring every year if the plant is cramped (roots sticking out.) Water well, then once in a new pot pack the soil, and place the plant in the shade and without water for 2 days.
Soil : Potting soil for green plants or houseplant or a mixture of potting soil, equal parts peat, and clay balls or sand. At best, 25% potting soil, 25% sphagnum moss, 40% bark and 10% perlite. The best being an intermediate araceous mixture, 25% potting soil (preferably organic), 25% sphagnum moss, 40% coconut bark (between 10 and 20 mm) and 10% perlite (20% if your climate is rather temperate / cool).
Liquid fertilizer : if used, every two weeks in summer, then stop completely. Useless if the soil is recent and already contains fertilizer (wait at least a month). Liquid fertilizer should always be administered on a soil previously watered.
Concerns :
-The leaves turn yellow and fall : excess water or poor drainage.
-The leaves turn brown and dry : Too much light / cold snap / or red spider mites.
Prone to mealybugs and spider mites.
To know : Beware of drafts. Poisonous plant. It's is a climbing plant, it will appreciate a stake to help her stretch (and grow bigger leaves).
There is a lot of care and advice that generally applies to almost all houseplants, such as avoiding drafts, putting clay balls at the bottom of the pot, avoiding installing near springs heat, avoid direct sun ... To find out about them, I advise you to read my article Basic tips plants. Otherwise, generally speaking, the articles on the Basic Tips page.
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