Water moderately, allow the top 3cm of soil to dry
Not so pet friendly
Don’t be fooled by the name - I’m a real plant! I do need water but not too much. The most common mistake with me is over-watering. Make sure I’m well drained, otherwise I might get root rot and no one wants bad roots
Native Distribution
Improved cultivar. Original species native to part of Asia.
Key Attributes
Lovely variegated specimen with green and cream leaves with touches of pink.
Care Mode
Generally easy but loves the extra attention.
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!