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PlantSavers Garden

Winter Colours and Blooms

Contains: Pansies, Primula, Bellis

Immediate instructions: 

1. Ensure plants are watered - despite the cold they still need H20 (You should do enough to avoid the soil being dry, use your finger to check)
2. Think about placement of the plants: while they can tolerate winter temperatures they should be places somewhere they won't be too exposed to high winds and which offer some protection.
3. You can pot up these 10.5cm plants to planters or leave them in pots for now.
4. Planting guide: NOTE if you are potting up do so in a warmer/protected area where it is above 0 degrees celsius to allow for your compost to not be frozen and any watering not to create ice (written during our recent spell of freezing weather). 
1. Ensure you have some compost for your pot/planter.
2. Ensure you have planned out the locations of the plants in the planter, leaving some space between them for further growth (if that is desired) or having them closer together if you would like a tighter display of plants.
3. Plan the required height of the potting compost to have the top of the plants peeking out the pot/planter and lay some compost to that level.
4. Prepare the plants by checking if they are pot bound first. See photo below and the link here for more details. Not to worry if so, this just means the roots need to be trimmed with a knife or scissors to ensure good continued growth. To do so, take a knife or scissors and cut vertically through the roots which have wrapped themselves around the plant, you  can then unfurl the roots with your fingers.  The aim is to have roots free to grow outwards once replanted rather than continuing to grow in rings. You won't harm the plant by trimming roots in this way
5. Lay your plants (removed from their pots) out on the leveled compost in the pot/planter. Put the remaining compost around them to the top of their root ball so that only the plant itself is visible. 
6. Once all plants are in place, ensure the plants are securely surrounded by compost, adding a small final top layer as needed to do so.
7. Water the planter well.

February Favourites and February Favourites Deluxe

Contains: Helleborus 'Winter Rose', Primrose 'Sirococco', Iberis 'Appen Etz', Pansies, Primula, Bellis

Immediate instructions: 

1. Ensure plants are watered - despite the cold they still need H20 (You should do enough to avoid the soil being dry, use your finger to check)
2. Think about placement of the plants: while they can tolerate winter temperatures they should be places somewhere they won't be too exposed to high winds and which offer some protection.
3. This plant pack contains 13cm plant and 10.5cm plants. You can pot them into to planters or leave them in pots for now.
4. Planting guide: NOTE if you are potting up do so in a warmer/protected area where it is above 0 degrees celsius to allow for your compost to not be frozen and any watering not to create ice (written during our recent spell of freezing weather). 
1. Ensure you have some compost for your pot/planter.
2. Ensure you have planned out the locations of the plants in the planter, leaving some space between them for further growth (if that is desired) or having them closer together if you would like a tighter display of plants.
3. Plan the required height of the potting compost to have the top of the plants peeking out the pot/planter and lay some compost to that level.
4. Prepare the plants by checking if they are pot bound first. See photo below and the link here for more details. Not to worry if so, this just means the roots need to be trimmed with a knife or scissors to ensure good continued growth. To do so, take a knife or scissors and cut vertically through the roots which have wrapped themselves around the plant, you  can then unfurl the roots with your fingers.  The aim is to have roots free to grow outwards once replanted rather than continuing to grow in rings. You won't harm the plant by trimming roots in this way!
5. Lay your plants (removed from their pots) out on the leveled compost in the pot/planter. Put the remaining compost around them to the top of their root ball so that only the plant itself is visible. 
6. Once all plants are in place, ensure the plants are securely surrounded by compost, adding a small final top layer as needed to do so.
7. Water the planter well.

PlantSavers Pantry

Hero Herb pack

Contains: Parsley, Coriander, Borage, Rosemary, Thyme, Mint, Oregano, Lemon Balm, Curry Plant, Hyssop

General instructions: 

NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE HERBS OUTSIDE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

1. While each plant is different and will survive the cold to a greater or lesser extent, placing them all behind glass (on a window sill) is advised to ensure the cold isn't too much for them and that they get light. 
2. Don't over water (allow compost to dry out between watering. May only need watering once a week) and when you do water,  since they are 9cm pots, give them less water rather than lots of water in one go.
3. Wait a little while for them to get used to their new surroundings before planting up into a larger pot. 
4. NOTE: for some herbs such as coriander or parsley, potting up isn't advised as the plant will not grow on. Rosemary and thyme on the other hand will continue to grow.

 

 

Indoor Plants & Bulbs

Please refer to the specific plant guides below for individual plants or for our curated packs:

Bulb Packs

• Beautiful Bulbs (Potted Bulb Premium Mix)
• Red Riding Hood Tulips
• Tete-a-Tete
• Hyacinths
• Muscari
• Anemone

Our curated indoor bulb packs are designed to be kept indoors during these cooler months in (late Winter/early Spring). Keep in a well light rooms, indoors out of the cold. Depending on the variety, they will bloom from anywhere from February through to April.

They can be moved outside, but it's best to do so once the weather warms up. Bulbs will respond to warmer conditions and light (whether artificially warm inside or naturally outside), triggering their 'Spring bloom'. If you want to 'delay' their blooming slightly, you can do so by keeping them in cooler/darker conditions.

Green with Envy Pack

Please refer to the specific plant guides below for following plants:

• Fiddle Leaf Fig
• Heart Leaf Plant
• Lucky Bamboo
• Silk Pothos

Exotic Ensemble

Please refer to the specific plant guides below for following plants:

• Croton Gold Dust
• Croton Fire Leaf
• Pineapple Pandanus
• Polka Dot Plant

Croton Gold Dust
Also known as	Croton Pictum
Care rating	Easy/Medium
Origin	Tropical Asia and Pacific regions
Light	Crotons like bright, indirect light. The bright light, filtered light will promote the vibrant leaf colours. Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves!
Water	Water weekely in the summer, keeping the soil evenly moist. During winter, reduce watering
Temperature	Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C
Feeding	Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season
Grooming	Prune the croton back hard at the beginning of the growing season, if it becomes leggy.
Humidity	Likes hight humidity- mist the leaves regularly.
Potential issues	Can be susceptible to spider mites if the humidity is particularly low. Mist the croton daily to avoid an infestation.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children
Croton Fire Leaf
Also known as	Croton Icetone
Care Difficulty	Easy/Medium
Origin	Tropical Asia and Pacific regions
Light	Crotons like bright, indirect light. The bright light, filtered light will promote the vibrant leaf colours. Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves!
Water	Water weekely in the summer, keeping the soil evenly moist. During winter, reduce watering
Temperature	Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C
Feeding	Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season
Grooming	Prune the croton back hard at the beginning of the growing season, if it becomes leggy.
Humidity	Likes hight humidity- mist the leaves regularly.
Potential issues	Can be susceptible to spider mites if the humidity is particularly low. Mist the croton daily to avoid an infestation.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children
Croton Petra
Also known as	Golden Petra
Care Difficulty	Easy/Medium
Origin	Tropical Asia and Pacific regions
Light	Crotons like bright, indirect light. The bright light, filtered light will promote the vibrant leaf colours. Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves!
Water	Water weekely in the summer, keeping the soil evenly moist. During winter, reduce watering
Temperature	Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C
Feeding	Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season
Grooming	Prune the croton back hard at the beginning of the growing season, if it becomes leggy.
Humidity	Likes hight humidity- mist the leaves regularly.
Potential issues	Can be susceptible to spider mites if the humidity is particularly low. Mist the croton daily to avoid an infestation.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

Devil's Ivy Moss Pole
Also known as	Philodendron Aurea
Care Difficulty	Easy
Origin	Central America, South America
Light	Likes medium light: not too bright and not too shady. More tolerant of shade than others.
Water	Wait for the soil to be dry and water little and often - it's better for the soil to be a bit dry than too soggy.
Temperature	16-24°C
Feeding	weak, all-purpose fertiliser during the warmer months.
Grooming	Regularly dust the leaves off with a damp cloth so it can breathe properly. If your philodendron vines get too long for your taste, you can cut them back during the growing season
Humidity	likes a moist environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Direct sunshine can cause many of the leaves to turn yellow at the same time
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Fiddle Leaf Fig
Also known as	Ficus Lyrata
Care Difficulty	Easy/Medium
Origin	Tropical western Africa
Light	Enjoys being in bright rooms, but avoid direct sun. By rotating the plant every few days, it will grow evenly, rather than lean toward the light.
Water	Water only when the top layer of soil feels dry. During winter months, reduce watering.
Temperature	Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C
Feeding	Feed it diluted fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
Grooming	Dust the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to allow the plant to breathe better. Any dead or damaged leaves can be trimed off.
Humidity	Likes high humidity, so mist the leaves regularly/ daily- this will keep it fresh.
Potential issues	It can take a while to adjust to a new environment.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Heart Leaf Plant
Also known as	Philodendron Scandens
Care Difficulty	Easy
Origin	Central America, South America
Light	Likes medium light: not too bright and not too shady. More tolerant of shade than others.
Water	Wait for the soil to be dry and water little and often - it's better for the soil to be a bit dry than too soggy.
Temperature	16-24°C
Feeding	weak, all-purpose fertiliser during the warmer months.
Grooming	Regularly dust the leaves off with a damp cloth so it can breathe properly. If your philodendron vines get too long for your taste, you can cut them back during the growing season
Humidity	likes a moist environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Direct sunshine can cause many of the leaves to turn yellow at the same time
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Lucky Bamboo
Also known as	Draceana Sanderiana Yellow
Care Difficulty	EASY-MEDIUM
Origin	West Africa
Light	Likes bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn its leaves
Water	Water only when the top of the soil feels dry. Keep the soil moderately moist - but don't allow it to go too soggy or too dry.
Temperature	16-24°C
Feeding	Use an all-purpose fertilizer every month during spring & summer
Grooming	Tidy it up by pinching off dead leaves at the base.
Humidity	likes a moist environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Can be susceptible to spider mites- so mist and wipe the leaves regularly.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Pineapple Pandanus
Also known as	Pandanus / Screw Pine Plant
Care Difficulty	Easy/Medium
Origin	Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Light	Enjoys being in bright rooms with some full sun
Water	Water only when the top layer of soil feels dry, but it should not dry completly. During winter months, reduce watering.
Temperature	Likes warm rooms, temperature no less than 16°C
Feeding	Use a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every month during spring & summer
Grooming	Dust the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to allow the plant to breathe better. Any dead or damaged leaves can be trimed off.
Humidity	Likes high humidity, so mist the leaves regularly/ daily- this will keep it fresh.
Potential issues	The leaves can turn wholly green instead and lose the yellow colour from the leaves if the light levels are not high enough
Toxicity	Safe

  

Pink Valentine
Also known as	Calathea Ornata / Zebra plant
Care Difficulty	Medium
Origin	tropical Rainforests of South America
Light	Likes partial sunlight, full shade. It can tolerate shade, but will grow much better with indirect light.
Water	Wait for the soil to be dry and water little and often - it likes for the soil to be a little moist but not too soggy. Try to use filtered water, rainwater, the chlorine or fluoride in the tap water can damage the Calathea.
Temperature	18-23°C
Feeding	Use a weak dose of a nitrogen rich foliage fertiliser monthly during spring & summer.
Grooming	Dust the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to allow the plant to breathe better. Any dead or damaged leaves can be trimed off.
Humidity	Calatheas need a highly humid environments, so mist the leaves daily. You could also pop it on top of a tray with damp pebbles
Potential issues	Browning or withering edges of the leaves is a sign that it needs to be watered more often.
Toxicity	Safe, pet friendly

 

Polka Dot Plant
Also known as	Begonia Maculata
Care rating	Easy/Medium
Origin	The tropical forests of Brazil
Light	The Polka Dot Plant likes bright, indirect sunlight. But it can also grow in lower light situations. Avoid direct sunlight as it will damage the leaves!
Water	Keep the soil generally moist, allowing the top half inch of soil dry out between watering. Not happy with soggy soil.
Temperature	16°C and 30°C
Feeding	Balanced, water-soluble fertiliser during the growing season
Grooming	To allow compact growth, prune back at least a couple of times per year.
Humidity	Likes hight humidity- mist the leaves regularly.
Potential issues	Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot,botrytis
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

  

Rainforest Evergreen
Also known as	Aglaonema / Chinese Evergreen
Care Difficulty	Easy/Medium
Origin	Subtropical rainforests of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Light	It likes being in partial to bright light- but no direct sun!
Water	Water thoroughly during the warm months. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Temperature	17-25°C
Feeding	Not a heavy feeder, but you can occasionally use liquid houseplant fertilizer during the growing season
Grooming	Won't need much grooming, just remove dead leaves.
Humidity	It likes a humid environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	If the leaves start turning yellow, it can be due to over or under watering. Make sure the soil is moist but not wet
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Silk Pothos
Also known as	Scindapsus Pictum
Care Difficulty	Easy
Origin	Southeast Asia
Light	Prefers bright, indirect light, but will adapt in lower light
Water	Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering; overwatering can cause its delicate roots to rot.
Temperature	16-29°C
Feeding	Use a weak general purpose fertiliser during the spring and summer months.
Grooming	Trim off any dead/ dry leaves
Humidity	It likes a humid environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Browning tips of the leaves are a sign of the room being too dry. What can be done it to pop the plant on top of a tray with damp pebbles.Yellow leaves are a symptom of too much water.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Silk Pothos Moss Pole
Also known as	Scindapsus Aureum Moss Pole
Care Difficulty	Easy
Origin	Southeast Asia
Light	Prefers bright, indirect light, but will adapt in lower light
Water	Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering; overwatering can cause its delicate roots to rot.
Temperature	16-29°C
Feeding	Use a weak general purpose fertiliser during the spring and summer months.
Grooming	Trim off any dead/ dry leaves
Humidity	It likes a humid environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Browning tips of the leaves are a sign of the room being too dry. What can be done it to pop the plant on top of a tray with damp pebbles.Yellow leaves are a symptom of too much water.
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Pink Calathea
Also known as	Calathea Ornata / Zebra plant
Care Difficulty	Medium
Origin	tropical Rainforests of South America
Light	Likes partial sunlight, full shade. It can tolerate shade, but will grow much better with indirect light.
Water	Wait for the soil to be dry and water little and often - it likes for the soil to be a little moist but not too soggy. Try to use filtered water, rainwater, the chlorine or fluoride in the tap water can damage the Calathea.
Temperature	18-23°C
Feeding	Use a weak dose of a nitrogen rich foliage fertiliser monthly during spring & summer.
Grooming	Dust the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to allow the plant to breathe better. Any dead or damaged leaves can be trimed off.
Humidity	Calatheas need a highly humid environments, so mist the leaves daily. You could also pop it on top of a tray with damp pebbles
Potential issues	Browning or withering edges of the leaves is a sign that it needs to be watered more often.
Toxicity	Safe, pet friendly

   

Umbrella Plant
Also known as	Shefflera heptaplerm Gold
Care Difficulty	Medium
Origin	Australia, Taiwan, Hainan
Light	Bright, indirect light
Water	Water weekly only when the top of the soil feels dry
Temperature	16-29°C
Feeding	Scheffleras are heavy feeders- recommended to use liquid fertilizer twice a week during spring and summer
Grooming	not much grooming needed.
Humidity	likes a moist environment, so mist the leaves regularly
Potential issues	Avoid overwatering, which can kill the plant! A sign of that can be the yellow and dropped leaves
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children

 

Yucca
Also known as
Care Difficulty	Easy
Origin	US, Mexico and Central America.
Light	Likes bright, direct sunlight but will tolerate some light shade; however, this will slow its growth and lighten the colour of the leaves.
Water	Allow the top of the soil to dry out before watering. Don't allow it to sit in water, Yuccas are more tolerant to drought than overwatering.
Temperature	Adapts to all household temperatures.
Feeding	Yuccas are not heavy feeders, but you can occasionally use weak fertilizer during the growing season
Grooming	Doesn't need much grooming
Humidity	Relatively low humidity
Potential issues	Soggy stems are a sign of overwatering
Toxicity	Toxic to pets and children