FAQ's
Weather your just discovering the hobby of horticulture, or a seasoned veteran, no one knows everything. Here are some of our most asked questions. And yes 9/10 people who walk into the shop ask these questions, I promise, your not alone!
What plant is the hardest to "unalive"?
My Go-To's for beginners and people who are struggling with the hobby are, the Golden Pathos (Epipremnum aureum), and the Snake Plant (Sansevieria). These plants are staples in the plant community, they can tolerate low light conditions and the Snake Plant in particular, can tolerate long periods without water.
How much water should I give it?
Every plant needs water to survive, so as long as you have drainage, I want you to flood that plant. we want to get every inch of soil/substrate and root saturated so the plant can get as much water as possible. DONT let it sit in water for too long as that is the case for root rot, unless specified otherwise.
How much light should I give it?
Every plant needs bright light to grow, some can tolerate low light but won't thrive there. in general when it comes to most houseplants, the brighter the better, just make sure that its not harsh burning light that can damage the leaves of the plant.
Should I use ice cubes to water my orchid?
NO... orchids are tropical plants, the cold ice can damage the roots and eventually "unalive" the plant. The "Just Add Ice" tag is just a marketing tactic to show how easy it is to care for orchids. A good way to check to see when to water your orchid is to look at the roots, if they have a silver look to them go ahead and flood the pot with water and allow it to drain out. If you can't remember the last time the orchid was watered and the leaves are starting wi wilt, you can fill a bowl with water and submerge the whole pot all the way to the bottom of the leaves and let it sit for about 20-30 mins to get a good soak in. just remember to let the water drain out completely to prevent root rot.