It’s plant week extravaganza! We are so excited this week to offer you a plant of the day instead of our usual plant of the week! Each day this week (Tuesday-Saturday), we will be featuring a different plant, which you can get 20% off of in-store, and you also have a chance to win one through our three giveaways: in-store, on Instagram, and also on Facebook. That’s three chances to win, everyday!
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We wanted to briefly introduce you to the plants we will be giving away each day. These introductions will be shorter than our usual plant of the week blogs, but one of the most important things to do when you acquire a new plant is to get to know it. Spend a little time researching what makes your plant happy!
On Tuesday we are featuring the Pothos
There are several incredible variations on the pothos plant. There are variegated pothos, pothos green queen, neon pothos, and golden pothos, just to name a few. These plants are very easy to care for and make great houseplants.
Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed with your pothos plant:
- These plants tolerated flexible light conditions, anywhere from bright indirect light to low light will work fine for them.
- You may find your pothos grows more in bright indirect light, and if you have a variegated they will be least tolerate of low light. Try to get them in a medium or better-lit room.
- Do not over-water pothos! Allow the soil to dry out before watering again. When watering, water fully, and also allow the water to drain fully.
- These plants are poisonous so keep out of reach for curious eaters.
- These plants are fantastic hanging!
On Wednesday we are featuring Asparagus Plumosa Fern
These plants are beautiful, lacy, and almost look like they belong to another era. Their rich green color is lovely, and they brighten any space. But be careful when handling. This plant does have thorns.
Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed with your Asaragus Plumosa Ferns:
- Their name is deceptive as they are not a fern at all, but part of the lily family.
- Bright indirect light is best for this plant!
- Water the plant when just dry. This plant likes to stay pretty moist. In summer or spring this should be about a few times a week, and once a week in fall or winter when temperatures drop.
- Mist between watering to keep plant looking its best.
On Thursday we are featuring Calathea
Once you’ve seen a Calathea plant they can be hard to forget! Their beautiful leaves differ from plant to plant making them look hand-drawn. The beautiful, vibrant colors often have people asking us: “is this plant real?”
Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed with your Calathea:
- These plants do not like drastic temperature change. If you have a Calathea and are going on vacation, make sure to keep the heat up, or have a friend take them while you are gone.
- These plants prefer bright indirect light but we tolerate a little less than that.
- Definitely keep them out of direct light, their leaves can shrivel and fade in direct sunlight.
- Water when dry, but keep plant well drained. They do not like to sit in water.
On Friday we are featuring Tiny Tropicals
We lovingly refer to our tiny tropical table as “the babies” around Retreat. They need to constantly be looked after as their tiny size means they dry out quickly. But, you can’t really be mad at their constant demands to be watered—they’re just so cute!
Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed with your tiny tropicals:
- Water frequently!
- Watering is key with these tiny plants. Because of their size they dry out quickly. We check this size plant everyday at Retreat, and typically will water about every other day.
- Bright indirect light is going to be best for most of our tiny tropicals. However, because we are talking about a large group of plants be sure to verify what type of tiny tropical you are taking home, and if they have any unique lighting needs.
On Saturday we are featuring Cacti
Cacti hardly even need an introduction. Their adorable shape can be found on clothing, towels, dishes, you name it! And for good reason: they’re so cute! Despite their spines, we can’t help but love these easy-to-care-for plants.
Here are a few quick tips to help you succeed with your Cacti:
- Hailing from the desert, cacti are extremely drought tolerant. Take care not to over-water these plants
- Over-watering is one of the easiest ways to kill your cactus.
- Again, when you think of these plants in their natural habitat they need a ton of bright DIRECT sunlight. Put these plants right in your window if you can.
- Ouch! Got poked? Consider investing in a pair of cactus gloves to handle or plant, or use tongs to keep your distance.
- Already poked? Try a little aloe vera to expedite the healing process.