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Plant Bio

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Philodendron Xanadu is an easy-to-grow plant.
The best part is the older a Xanadu gets the better it looks.
It is a good-looking plant, with shiny green, leathery leaves, each with multiple lobes.
Unlike another philodendron, this is not a climber, instead, it grows in a mounded shape on a thick woody stem, often becoming wider than it is tall.
A compact, low maintenance choice for homes and offices, that will help purify your air.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

It flourishes in a well-drained moist soil thoroughly mixed with organic content such as peat moss, compost, etc.
Well-drained soil is soil that allows the flow of water in or out at a moderate rate.
When the plant’s soil is saturated with excess water, it reduces the oxygen intake of the plant from the soil, which may result in its death.
For your indoor planting, it is not recommended to use soil from the garden, if you look forward to a good result.
Soil from the garden might contain disease organisms, weeds seeds and may not be well-drained soil.
That said, you could use high-quality potting soil that is well-draining.
However, you should not just use a regular potting mix.
You should add some more ingredients, eg.30%-50% potting mix, and then for the rest of the soil, add perlite and orchid bark.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

Feed them with a balanced liquid foliage houseplant fertilizer that contains macro-nutrients.
Slow growth and small leaf size is the plant’s way of telling you that it isn’t getting enough fertilizer.
Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant isn’t getting enough calcium and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients for philodendrons.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

It requires mild sunlight to thrive.
Filtered sunlight is most desirable.
Direct exposure to sunlight will lead to the burning of leaves.

WATER REQUIREMENT

It is a water-loving plant.
Watering should be done with a moderate amount of water.
You must ensure the plant’s soil is moist at all times.
Watering with excessive water must be avoided to prevent killing the plant.
When the plant’s soil is excessively watered or saturated with water, it reduces the rate of oxygen intake by the plate from the soil.
It could lead to the rotting of the plant root, which is the most critical and crucial part of a plant.
When the roots are rotten, the plant will be nutrient deficient and, in the long run, will lead to the death of the plant when not properly cared for.
This can be done by feeling the soil texture with your fingers.
If the soil contains some moisture, it will stick on the fingers, but when it doesn’t, it will fall off.
After this has been done and it was confirmed that water moisture is present, you can postpone the watering of the plant.
Otherwise, you water it at the very moment.

Plant Bio

The Giant Multi Pachira, also known as the Money Tree or Pachira Aquatica, is a stunning addition to any indoor space, bringing both beauty and positive energy. Its striking braided trunk and lush green leaves make it a perfect centerpiece for homes, offices, and commercial spaces in the UAE. This low-maintenance plant is highly adaptable and thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.

The Giant Multi Pachira is believed to attract prosperity and good luck, making it a popular choice for feng shui enthusiasts. It also helps improve indoor air quality by filtering toxins, creating a healthier environment. The plant pairs well with other indoor greenery like the Fiddle Leaf Fig or Areca Palm for a vibrant, tropical feel.

Care Tips: Water the plant when the topsoil feels dry, ensuring proper drainage to prevent root rot. Keep it in a well-lit area away from direct sunlight to avoid leaf scorching. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season. With minimal effort, your Giant Multi Pachira will flourish, enhancing your space with its elegant foliage and positive vibes.

Plant Bio

The African Fig has dense, luscious, deep green foliage with large, leathery, tumbler-shaped leaves. It is a vigorous species of Ficus and can tolerate dry air and shady conditions better than others. It branches readily and its dark, flaky bark gives rise to its alternative common name of Birchbark Fig.

Ficus cyathistipula – African Fig Care & Info Guide

Light

Ficus cyathistipula prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate partial shade. Direct sunlight is best avoided however, as it may burn the leaves.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.

Temperature

The African Fig does well in normal household temperatures, but prefers slightly warmer conditions: around 16-24°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

This Ficus has no specific humidity requirements, although your Fig will benefit from an occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

Height & Growth Rate

The African Fig is fast-growing in optimum conditions, typically rising to an ultimate height of 4 metres, but can be contained indoors.

Toxicity

Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Ficus cyathistipula is native to the tropical forest regions of Africa.

Plant Bio

Dracaena deremensis  ‘White Stripe’ is characterized by green leaves and white streaks at the margin.

Plant Requirement:

Soil: Dracaena can grow in general pot-mix, red soil, or laterite soils. It grows fibrous roots which support a single stem (cane), Soil should be well-drained, good water holding capacity, and rich in organic matters.

Water: Avoid over-watering. Water it in the evening for even availability of water to its root-zone. It is a moderately watered plant. When you are confused, when to water, always keep it dry side. More plants die due to over-watering than less water.

Climate: Dracaena is a tropical plant. It loves filtered or semi-shade conditions. Direct sunlight may cause burning of the leaves. When grown under full shade conditions, the plant grows lanky and pale. The dry air may harm the delicate leaves.

Garden Use: Dracaena is a group of indoor plants, loved by all the gardeners and hobbyists. Dracaena plants are used as a pot plant. It is a good choice to plant with other foliage shrubs for color contrasting and breaking the monotony.

Care and Maintenance:  

Nutrition: Dracaena is a moderately feeding plant. It doesn’t require a special nutrition schedule. Apply well-decomposed farmyard manure or vermicompost twice a year.

Protection: Dracaena is susceptible to sucking type of pests like mealybugs, aphids, and jassids.  Apart from it, white woolly aphids are common pests on dracaena. Cleaning of the plant foliage and pot is advised.

Horticulture Operations: For bushy or multi-branching – center cane can be cut-back. Being a cane it gives branching from nodes, which eventually burst into a compact bunch of leaves.