Gardening

What do you mount a staghorn fern on? Staghorn ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum, aka Elkhorn Fern) are epiphytes. That means that they attach themselves to trees and other things in their native habitat. So mounting them on a log, a tree, or a board rather than putting them in a pot is the most natural way to grow them.

How do you take care of a shrek ear succulent? This succulent thrives under bright shade, meaning it can receive lots of light, but it does not have to be direct sunlight. In fact, watch out for sun burn marks and move the plant accordingly. It also only needs to be watered when the soil is completely dry.

How do you take care of a red heart philodendron?

Do Potentilla come back every year? Tip. If you inherit an unwieldy potentilla shrub that flowers poorly, rejuvenate the plant in the spring by pruning off all the stems. Cut as close to the ground as possible. The shrub will not flower that summer, but should be vigorous and full of blossoms the following year.

Can I use neem oil on fiddle leaf fig? Neem oil is generally safe for plants, including your fiddle, but try not to apply it in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest and brightest, because it can temporarily make your fiddle’s leaves a little more photosensitive and cause scorching.

What is the name of the purple star-shaped flower? Egyptian Star Flower This star-shaped flower comes in shades of purple, pink, and white! Egyptian star flower grows best if planted in USDA zones six through nine, but it’s also cold hardy down to zone five, so you should be able to plant this flower outdoors before the first frost.

Why did my aloe vera plant turn purple?

How do you get rid of scales on monstera? Just mix a teaspoon of mild, detergent-free dish soap into 4 cups of water in a spray bottle, and spray down your monstera. Wipe off the excess for clean, shiny, insect-free leaves! Vinegar spray can also be effective and is easy to make.

What kind of wood do you use to mount a staghorn fern? Mounting Staghorn Ferns should be done on rot resistant wood like cedar. Because of the aggressive way that they are watered, and the fact that they are so closely connected to the wood, you need something that can last long term.

Is Scindapsus Treubii dark form rare? Description. Scindapsus ‘Treubii’ Dark Form is a rare and beautiful looking vining species of scindapsus with large nearly black leaves. It is a highly decorative, low maintenance houseplant, which is also suitable for beginners!