Indoor Gardener Badge

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I own lots of houseplants, but will not attempt Cacti as I know they will die in this house as conditions are not suitable. I have several succulents. My houseplants are:

  • Spider plants (2 varieties)
  • Green variegated Tradescantia
  • Purple Tradescantia
  • African Violets
  • Money Trees/ Jade Plants
  • Sedums
  • Sanseveria (Mother in Laws Tongue/ Snake Plant)
  • Orchid (bought April 2022 - keep it alive!)
  • Calathea
  • String of Hearts
  • Avocado Tree
  • Aloe vera
There will undoubtedly be more!

I have been growing houseplants for most of my life, so am aware of how much light they need and how different positions affect the amount of sunlight. I water the plants as needed - they all have varying needs depending on type and position. Don't allow orchidds to stand in water for more than a few minutes; a good soak in rain water and allow to drain thoroughly every so often should be sufficient.

There are loads of different fertilisers on sale for specific types of houseplant. I have always found that a generic fertiliser is fine, with a spray one for orchids. If plants need trimming a pair of scissors or secateurs is usually sufficient.

Transplant most plants to a larger pot when rootbound. Don't make the next pot too big though, especially with orchids.

To do: work out how to make the orchid flower again! *Update* June 2022 a new flower stem is forming!


New flower stem!

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