| Description: |
Stemless plants forming a rosette of long slender leaves modified to form liquid-holding structures. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in full sunlight coming from the South/West |
| Soil Type: |
It is best to mix your own take:
4 parts sphagnum, 2 parts perlite and 1 part coarse sand.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil wet, water standing in their dish is ok. |
| Fertilizer: |
It is not necessary. A bug now and then would be appreciated. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to scale. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Division and fresh seeds
in the spring.
After dividing plant, plant it in its usual medium. The fresh seeds should be sprinkled on some milled (ground) sphagnum moss atop its usual medium. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Keep cool in the winter during its dormant period.
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