My Plants & Watering Schedule

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Plant 1: Schefflera Amate: 

Don't water more than once every 10 days. When soil is 75% dry.
  • Native:
    • Shady undersides of the Amazon rainforest.
  • Lighting:
    • Can survive in medium light spaces.
    • Place your Schefflera where it will receive medium to bright indirect light such as in a Northern or Eastern facing Window. If your window faces South or West, then it’s best to place it 5-10ft from the window in order to prevent leaf burn.
  • Water Schedule:
    • Schefflera Amates like to dry out significantly between waterings.
    • Let the soil almost completely dry out between waterings. Don’t water more than once every 10 days. Do not water if the top half of the potting medium is still moist.
    • Water your thoroughly when the soil is about 75% dry. 
    • This is a very hardy plant and doesn't mind if you miss a watering occasionally.
  • Trimming:
    • Can grow upwards of 8 feet tall indoors. To tame the plant's growth and maintain a bushier appearance, prune the new growth tips. Make sure to do all pruning with sharp, sterilized blades.
  • Misting:
    • Feel free to mist the leaves on a regular basis, this will increase leafage quality and keep the leaves from drying up.
  • Regular Care:
    • Rotate your plant periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and dust the leaves often so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently. 
    • When dusting the leaves, also take the opportunity to inspect the undersides and keep an eye out for pests.
  • Specific Questions:
    • "Help! My Schefflera's leaves are turning black and crispy."
      • With the Schefflera Amate, black or brown leaves are actually most often a result of overwatering, particularly if you are seeing this on the new growth. Always check the soil to see if the moisture level matches your diagnosis. Brown tips can also be caused by underwatering but this is less common.
    • "How to save the plant if over-watered?"
      • The schefflera needs to have its soil aerate (dry out) to the “slightly damp” stage before you water it again. Scheffleras are pretty tough, so if the woody parts aren't mushy soft, you may be able to save the plant by allowing the soil to dry.

Plant 2: Pathos:


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  • Native:
    • Southeast Asia
  • Fun Fact
    • Also called the 'Devil's Ivy' bc it stays green even in the dark.
  • Life
    • Lives fine indoors and in cold climates.
  • Benefits To Humans:
    • Because it helps clean the air of toxins, especially formaldehyde and benzene fumes, which are often found in recently painted or furnished rooms, pothos is perfect for offices and living rooms, and because it also helps remove carbon monoxide from the air, consider putting this plant in your bedroom to ensure enough oxygen while sleeping.
  • Too Dry? Signs:
    • Discover yellowing and withering older leaves with dry edges? You probably let it dry out too much for too long. Solution? Give your struggling plant friend a good soak of water.
  • Lighting - Too Much or Too Little?
    • Needs indirect light
    • Too Much: Pale leaves means too much sun.
    • Too Little: Loss of variation means too little.
  • Watering:
    • Likes to have its soil dry out between waterings and therefore accepts erratic watering care. 
    • It dislikes soggy roots. 
    • These plants store water and require less attention than other plants
    • Tip: The leaves droop when the plant is thirsty and needs a drink. But don’t let this wilt-y stage go for too long or you will start to see leaf drop.
    • From March to September, do not allow the soil to dry out. Water when the meter reads 3. From October to February ( dormant period ) moderately water every 2–3 weeks, just enough to prevent shriveling.

Plant 3: Snake Plant: Sansavieria Laurentii


  • Watering:
    • Like all succulents, snake plant is susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions, and droopy snake plant leaves often result when the plant is overwatered. ... Water sparingly during the winter months – only when the leaves begin to look slightly wilted.
    • In summer once a week. 
    • In winter, wait a lot longer and for soil to dry.
  • Coffee: 
    • It responds nicely to an occasional cup of coffee. Native to tropical west Africa, snake plant grows best when given acidic soil with a pH of between 4.5 and 7.0.
  • Lighting:
    • Indirect lighting is best. 
  • Misting:
    • Their leaves need to stay dry. Misting will cause them to rot. 

Plant 4: Spider Plant 


Plant 5: Majesty Palm





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