How do I care for my Fiddle Leaf Fig?

Native to the lowland tropical rainforests of western Africa. Light and position in the home This Ficus likes bright light and a lot of it. Accustomed to the African sun it willΒ deteriorateΒ if it does not receive enough light. A South facing window is best, just be sure to avoid direct light as this plant is used to the natural sun filter of the forest. Watering and humidity As always try not to use cold water, tepid is best. Allow the soil to dry out a little between waterings and avoid overwatering. Yellowing drooping leaves are a key indicator. This plant...

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How do I care for my Rubber plant?

Ficus Abidjan is a type of Rubber plant. It's our Luxury NOT pet friendly plant of the month for July 2019. Here's the low-down on this burgundy beauty. *** Native habitat Originally native to South/southeast Asia, the ficus can now be found naturalised in many places around the world, from Sri Lanka to Florida.Light and position in the home This plant likes bright but indirect light, it can cope however with lower light levels.Flowers and foliage The ficus is capable of producing flowers, but is unlikely to do so as a houseplant, as there is just one type of insect...

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Why plants beat cut flowers on Valentine's Day

Ladies and Gents, it's that time of year again. Love it or hate it, Valentine's is nearly upon us. Whether you celebrate Valentine's with a significant other, or Galentine's with your girlfriends (or the guy equivalent), if you haven't already started thinking about what to get for your nearest and dearest this Valentine's Day, now's the time to do it! Lucky for you, I've put some time and thought into this for you, and have come up with a some beautiful options for indoor and outdoor plants that are ideal to celebrate this time of year. Very often, people send...

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