Plant Profile: Umbrella Tree
Scientific Name: Schefflera
Native to - Taiwan
Watering - water regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times, and in an area with a bit of humidity is possible.
Light - best suited to semi-shaded environment with some bright, indirect light and temperatures of 16-24°C. Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature drops.
Growth - these are slow growing and won't need to be repotted too often.
Plant Profile: Golden Cane
Scientific Name: Dypsis Lutescens
Native to -
Madagascar
Watering - water regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times, and in an area with a bit of humidity if possible.
Light - best suited to an environment with some bright, indirect light and temperatures of 16-24°C. Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature drops.
Growth - these are slow growing and won't need to be repotted too often.
Plant Profile: Calathea
Native to - South America (Brazil)
Watering - water regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times, and in an area with a bit of humidity is possible.
Light - best suited to semi-shaded environment with some bright, indirect light and temperatures of 16-24°C. Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature drops.
Growth - these are slow growing and won't need to be repotted too often.
Plant Profile: Zanzibar
Scientific / Botanical Name -
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Native to - South Africa
Watering - water only when the soil is fully dry.
Light - best suited to bright, indirect light but is okay in low light areas, and even office buildings.
Growth - these are slow growing, so you won't need to repot your plant too often.
Plant Profile: Snake Plant or Mother-in-law's Tongue
Scientific / Botanical Name - Sansevieria zeylanica
Native to - Africa, Madagascar and Southern Asia
Watering - water only when the soil is dry, and reduce watering during the cooler months.
Light - best suited to full indirect light, or light shade.
Growth - snake plants will need to be repotted once the roots have filled the pot, often every 12-18months.