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Caring for new houseplants
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The other month I asked for some help choosing plants for my boyfriend's birthday. Many thanks for all the suggestions! I decided to go for a Philodendron Plowmanii and a Jewel Orchid. They came as unpotted plants, so I just wanted to check that I've potted them correctly.
I put some clay pebbles at the bottom and then filled the rest with multi use compost. I made some little holes in the soil and gently placed the plants in, then covered up their roots.
Will they be ok like that, until next week when I can gift them? How much water should I give them?
Thanks for your help :)
A Jewel Orchid! I bought one too about a week ago, very pretty! As far as I know it is possible to keep a jewel Orchid as a regular room plant. However, they do need higher humidity, they will grow better in a small terrarium of some sorts. Sphagnum Moss as a substrate also aids in keeping them hydrated. Otherwise I would suggest putting it in a bathroom, where humidity is naturally higher. They also prefer a shadier spot, similar to ferns. I hope this helps :)
That's very useful info! Thank you :)