Plant Care, Tips, and Tricks!

At Roots 'N Shoots it is important to us that we equip you with the knowledge and resources to care for your plants to keep them in your home for years to come! Below you will find in-depth care instructions for each plant we have listed. Our goal is to set you and your new babies up for success!

Alocasias

Alocasias like to stay evenly moist, but never waterlogged.
bright indirect light indoors
Outdoors alocasias can tolerate some direct sun; typically, in the mornings.
Alocasias leaves will burn if exposed to too much direct sun.
Soil does have to be well draining but also must retain some moisture. Any tropical potting mix will do well.
Alocasias do like regular fertilizing during growing season; about once a month
Old Leaves will droop and yellow as they age, and new ones come in. This is normal! Simply cut off near the base with clean shears
Cannot be propagated by cuttings. They can be propagated by division or by using corms found in the root system inside the soil!
One of the first signs of being too dry are dramatically drooping leaves
These plants react to overwatering the same way. Most plants do start with yellowing, then drooping leaves

Lipstick Plant

Let the plant dry out about 75% between waterings
Any houseplant soil should work fine for this plant
average humidity levels at least 40% is adequate for this plant's needs but it will be happier with 50-60%
Bright indirect light indoors
outdoors put in shade with bright indirect light exposure. These curly leaves will scorch with direct sunlight!
Can be propagated by stem cutting!
Fertilize monthly during growing season

Calathea

Humidity! Humidity! Humidity! Humidity!
Place near a humidifier or on or near a pebble water tray
These plants can be fussy but as long as they are kept moist (but not wet) at all times and are given plenty of humidity they THRIVE
These plants prefer medium indirect light but are low-light tolerant
Direct light will scorch this plant
Any tropical potting soil will do just fine
Fertilize regularly during growing season
If these guys get too dry or they do not have enough humidity they will turn crispy or brown relatively fast

Chinese Evergreen

Beginner friendly plant alert!
No extra humidity required.
Let the soil dry between waterings.
Medium to bright indirect light
Low light tolerant but may not hold variegation as well.
Direct light will scorch this plant
These are low feeder plants! Fertilize yearly at the start of growing season
Propagation by division or stem cutting!

Dracaena

Medium indirect light
Direct light will burn this plant.
Let soil dry out completely between watering then water thoroughly.
Well-draining soil needed; something similar to cactus soil is recommended.
This plant does enjoy humidity. Place near a humidifier and/or mist occasionally
Avoid placing near cold drafts. This plant likes to stay on the warmer side!
Fertilize monthly during growing season.
Propagation by cuttings

Pothos

Beginner friendly plant alert!!
Let plant dry out completely between waterings
Can tolerate occasional neglect without dying!
Any houseplant soil will do great
Loves medium to bright indirect light
Low light tolerant but won't show as much variegation
Fertilize every two-three months during growing season

Succulents

Cacti

ZZ Plant

Peperomia

Begonia

Strings of Things

Hoya

Sansevieria

Schefflera

Pony Tail Palm Tree

Fern Heart

Syngonium

Tradescantia

Climbing Philodednron

Trailing Philodendron

Monstera

Corkscrew Plant

Agave

Self-Heading Philodendron

Coleus

Anthurium

Sweet Potato Vine

Oxalis

Saxifraga

Plant Care, Tips, and Tricks!

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