Plants

The Camellia plant can be best described as fascinating and exotic. The plant has woody branches covered with thick, glossy dark-green leaves that support beautiful layered petals which are known as the “Japanese rose”.

Care requirements:
Environment: Both indoor and outdoor
Light: Place the plant in partial shade and provide protection from hot afternoon sunlight.
Watering: Water the plant deeply whenever the top 5-10 cm of the soil feels dry to the touch and then allow the pot to drain. Keep in mind that camellias in sunlight require more water.
Fertilizing: Fertilize after blooming ends in spring, using a water-soluble fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Always water the shrub well first, as fertilizing a dry plant may scorch the roots. Similarly, never fertilize in the warmer months.

The Clivia miniata is an exquisite and striking indoor plant with its dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped orange flowers. Native to South Africa the Clivia plants are ideal for households and have become quite popular with collectors due to their stunning attraction found in their vivid blooms, which vary in color from pale orange to red.

Care requirements:
Environment: Both indoor and outdoor
Light: Bright indirect light but no direct sun. Clivia plants love to go outside in the summer as long they are kept in the shade.
Watering: Water a Clivia Plant well and then allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering again.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly with a balanced indoor plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Never fertilize during the 4-6 weeks in the winter when the plant is resting. After the resting period, feed the Clivia plant with a fertilizer high in potassium.

The Kentia Palm Tree, slow growing and easy to care for,  is the classic indoor palm that gives an elegant feel of tropical paradise. The houseplant brings memories of happy times of summer with its long dark green fronds and it is no surprise that they are very popular with decorators, being a beautiful attraction to the decor of entryways, office building and hotel lobbies.

Care requirements:
Environment: Both indoor and outdoor
Light: Needs decent but indirect sunlight especially in the early mornings and late afternoons and can do well in shady areas.
Watering: Keep them hydrated by misting the leaves with water and keeping the soil lightly misted as well with good drainage. Do not over water the plant.
Fertilizing: Fertilize monthly only in the spring and summer with liquid fertilizer or slow-release pellets.

According to Chinese feng shui tradition, the leaves, with a bit of imagination look like green hands that capture happiness and good fortune, and the twisted stems store the treasure. In Asia, the plant is also called the money tree. There, it is a traditional housewarming gift that brings good fortune and happiness to the home.

Care requirements:
Environment: Both indoor and outdoor
Light: Grown indoors, keep the plant where it will get bright light for most but not all of the day. When grown outdoors, the plant prefers full sun to part shade and will even grow in full shade.
Watering: Pachira plant is happy with regular, deep watering or even flooding now and then. Give the plant a deep soaking at least once a week or more if the weather is very hot to keep the soil consistently moist.
Fertilizing: Fertilize it every two weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer only during the spring and summer growing period at half the recommended dosage and stop feeding during the rest of the year.

The Zamia plant has long folds which arch from a central crown. The fronds carry tightly packed thick leather leaflets that range from smooth-edge to spiny, giving the plant a fern-like appearance. It is an ideal plant for an indoor environment due to its air purifying qualities that will improve the air quality of your home or office.

Care requirements:
Environment: Both indoor and outdoor
Light: Extremely bright light is best with direct sunlight being fine, especially during the plant’s growing season.
Watering: Try to keep the soil fairly moist and wait until it dries a little (to a depth of 2-5 cm) between watering. In the summer, water every 6-15 days and substantially reduce watering during winter months.
Fertilizing: Feed twice a year with a general palm food, once at the beginning of the growing season in the spring and once at the beginning of the fall.