Water moderately, allow the top 3cm of soil to dry
Pet Friendly
Give me a little prune every now and then. If my leaves start drooping, make sure I’m not in a drafty area. You can also try singing to me; like the great philosopher, Rihanna, once said: ‘You can stand under my umbrella ella ella aye aye aye’.
Native Distribution
Improved cultivar. Original species native to Australia and New Guinea.
Key Attributes
Octopus-like leaflet radiate from a central stalk. Lovely architectural plant as a feature to the home.
Care Mode
Easy care. Allow potting mix to slight dry between watering. Clean leaves to remove dust.
Feeding your indoor plants
Don’t let your plants get hangry! To get the best out of your plants, you will need to feed them some food. A good balanced fertiliser (plant food) will provide plants with all the nutrients they need to grow more leaves and help them stay strong. When the plant is actively growing during the warmer months, it needs a bit more food and water. During the slow growing season (cooler winter months) your plant doesn’t eat or drink as much (no extra winter layer of fat for these babies). Fertiliser (plant food) can be applied as granular slow release pellets or as a liquid. A bit more chilled out about your plants? Some granular products last 3-6 months which make them ideal for indoor plants and busy people. Hard-core plant-mum? Liquid fertiliser maybe be best as it gives you better control over the amount fed and when. Obviously, follow the label on your preferred fertiliser (plant food) for your baby. Sometimes it’s ok to be a helicopter parent – respond to your plant’s needs. Moral of the story, if it is growing new leaves then it will need more water and food!