Plant Care Guide — Plant Care
Christmas Cactus
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist while your plant is blooming, misting it frequently. Light: Place the cactus in an east-facing window for moderate light and some direct sun. Tips: Repot your cactus each year after flowering. Maintain an optimal climate of 65 degrees. About six to eight weeks before you want the plant to rebloom, you should allow the plant to begin its dormancy cycle by cutting back on Christmas cactus moisture and reducing both light and temperature. Simply cut back the watering and make sure the plant receives 12-14 hours of darkness and average temperatures around 50-55...
Goldcrest Lemon Cypress
Water: Water once a week when soil is dry. Let dry between waterings. Light: 6-8 hours of direct sun required. Rotate pot. Tips: Needs cool temperatures. If indoors, keep thermostat in low 60's during winter. Prune to keep dwarf habit.
Rattlesnake Calathea
Water: Water when the soil surface is dry. Light: Medium light. Some sun OK in winter months only. Tips: Mist in winter if air is too dry.
Peperomia
*Peperomias come in different variations, shapes and colors but require the same care. Water: Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Can tolerate low indirect light. Keep out of direct sun. Tips: Average home humidity is fine. Can tolerate dry air.
Succulents
Water: Needs minimal water. Only water when totally dried out. Misting is best. Light: Bright, direct light. Tips: Rotate frequently.