| Description: |
An open vase of silvery leaves complements the pastel colors of the inflorescence held above it. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Soil Type: |
Loves an organic acid soil. To make your own mix one part pine needles, one part peat and one part sand.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist at all times and use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed monthly spring through fall with a water soluble fertilizer. This can also be absorbed through the leaves, so it may be applied when misting. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to scale. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Offsets with roots attached
in the summer.
Using a sharp knife remove the offset with roots from the mother plant. Pot it in its regular mix.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Mist with warm water in the summer months and never let this plant dry out. Try to always keep water in the cup of the plant. To encourage blooming, place this plant in a sealed bag with an apple for a few days. If possible put outside in the summer in a moderately shady place.
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| Air Purifier: |
A remover of formaldehyde from the surrounding atmosphere. |