Plants We Love - Medium Light
In New England this means E or W facing windows, or 3-5 feet from a S or SW facing window. Here's an easy test that will help you to determent how much light your space gets: At noon when the sun is the brightest, come close to the spot where you are planning to place a plant and inspect the shadow. Weak shadow but the silhouette is still recognizable means it is a medium light spot.
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Calathea Ornata - Pinstripe
Pinstripe Calathea BRIGHTNESS: Prefers medium light or bright indirect light. WATER: Water when top 1" of soil is dry (approx 1x a week). Leaves curl up when thirsty. HUMIDITY: Normal to slightly higher humidity. Air purifying. Leaves fold vertically at night (as if clasping in prayer). Non-toxic
Calathea Rattlesnake
Calathea Rattlesnake BRIGHTNESS: Prefers medium light, tolerates low light. WATER: Water when top 1" of soil is dry (approx 1x a week). Leaves curl up when thirsty. HUMIDITY: Normal to slightly higher humidity. Air purifying. Leaves fold vertically at night (as if clasping in prayer). Non-toxic Photo Credit: thesill.com
Pilea Peperomioides
Pilea Peperomioides|Chinese money plant|Missionary plant/Pass It On Plant BRIGHTNESS: Medium to Bright, indirect. WATER: Weekly Allow potting mix to dry but not completely. Thirsty plants will have droppy leaves. HUMIDITY: Normal to Humid Normal to higher humidity. Increase humidity if leaf edges crisp. *Do not top off soil with rocks as this will prevent "root babies" from popping up.
ZZ Plant
LIGHT: Best in bright to moderate, indirect light but fine in extremely low light. Curling leaves, yellowing and leaning can all be an indication of too much light. WATER: They need less rather than more water. Water the plant only when the soil has dried out. It can survive months without water, but will grow faster if watered somewhat regularly. Toxic to Dogs & Cats. Photo Credit: mycityplants.com
Calathea Medallion
Calathea Medallion BRIGHTNESS: Prefers medium light or bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. WATER: Water when top 1" of soil is dry (approx 1x a week). Leaves curl up when thirsty. HUMIDITY: Normal to slightly higher humidity. Air purifying. Leaves fold vertically at night (as if clasping in prayer). Non-toxic Photo Credit: thesill.com
Marantha Leuconeura - Red Prayer Plant - cousin to the Calathea BRIGHTNESS: Prefers medium light or bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun. WATER: Water when top 1" of soil is dry (approx 1x a week). Leaves curl up when thirsty. HUMIDITY: Normal to slightly higher humidity. Air purifying. Leaves fold vertically at night (as if clasping in prayer).
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