The Rojo Congo Philo is species of philodendrons, a very large genus of plants which has more than 500 species categorized under family araceae.  This beauty is a cross between the beloved Imperial Red and Tatei. 

Like many variants of the classic Philodendron houseplant, new growth appears as a striking accent, and the Rojo Congo sports a striking red stem with a burnt orange/green gradient on new growth as it hardens.

Care

Light: Philodendrons do well in a range of light conditions. They prefer moderate to bright indirect light, but can tolerate shadier lighting conditions as well. Avoid direct sunight.

Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before re-watering. Will tolerate some degree of drought better than having its roots too wet. 

Temperature/Humidity:  Average to warm household temperatures from 18-28°C and short periods down to 12°C at an absolute push. Avoid cold draughts. Comfortable in average household humidity.

Care Tips: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Please note, leaves can develop yellow patches after a change in temperature or environment. These can be removed at the base of the stem if required

*Philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs. Do not consume*

Philodendrons were part of NASA clean air study and found effective in improving indoor air quality by removing formaldehyde.

Peperomia scandens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh SKAN-dens) hails from South and Central America and Mexico, where it grows in the treetops.

This epiphytic perennial plant is a member of the Piperaceae family of plants. It is a relative of the common pepper plant. The genus name, Peperomia, combines the two Greek words, homoios and peperi, meaning “similar to pepper.” The specific epithet, scandens, means “sprawling or climbing.”

Care

Light: Place your Peperomia near a bright window but not in direct sunlight. These plants do best with abundant bright, indirect light. 

Watering:  Soak your peperomia and allow excess water to drain out.  Water once the soil is almost fully dry.

Temperature / Humidity: Your plant will enjoy average household temperatures and humidity.

Soil: These plants have shallow root systems so re potting should happen all too often.  Being an epiphyte, growing your peperomia in a light well draining potting mix is ideal for growing a happy and healthy plant.

All photos are an indication of the plant species and size reference only.  All plants will have slight variations in coloring and condition. Decorative pot not included. Plants will be shipped in sphagnum moss or perlite.

Monstera adansonii, also known as the Swiss Cheese Vine, is an easy-to-grow houseplant with show-stopper foliage. Each leaf is full of natural oval-shaped holes called fenestration that earn the plant its nickname. Botanists believe that the holes in its leaves help the plant to stand up to high winds and allow light to pass through to lower parts of the plant in its natural environment. Swiss Cheese Vine loves to climb, and when provided a moss pole, will reward you with larger leaves. Alternately, this vine makes a lovely hanging plant as without support, the vines will cascade down the sides of the pot.

Care

Light: Your Monstera prefers bright to medium indirect light, but is not suited for intense, direct sun (however it can be acclimated to withstand it).

Watering: Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. 

Humidity: Monstera is comfortable in average room humidity, but will thrive and spread its aroid roots in more humid conditions.

Soil: We suggest potting your adonsonii in a chunky well draining soil mix.  Make your own by combining our orchid mix, perlite, and pumice.

Fertilizer:  Feed your monstera bi weekly in growing season.  We suggest using Plant Vitamins or Kelpy Plant Food which you can find in our shop.

All photos are an indication of the plant species and size reference only.  All plants will have slight variations in coloring and condition. Decorative pot not included. Plants will be shipped in sphagnum moss or perlite.

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia or loving known as the ZZ plant,  has become popular because of these survival traits. It’s a slow-growing plant, bearing waxy, oval, dark green leaves on graceful stems that can reach two to three feet in height. It’s attractive in any room setting, but it tolerates a lot of less-than-perfect conditions. It does well in low-light areas, isn’t bothered by low humidity and can survive a forgetful owner’s sporadic watering habits.

To provide optimal growing conditions, plant ZZ in well-drained soil, place it where it gets a bit of natural light (it also grows well under fluorescent lights - think dark office spaces) and water it when the top couple of inches of soil dries out.