Hoya
If you're keen on growing hoyas, then you've come to the right place. There are so many gorgeous varieties to choose from!
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Umbrella tree (Schefflera actinophylla)
is ideal for creating a large leafy statement indoors, growing to around 2 m tall. It's a low maintenance tropical-looking indoor plant, perfect for time poor gardeners.
How to grow umbrella tree in a pot
- Choose a spot indoors that is well lit but away from direct sunlight. Being a tall growing plant, an empty corner of a room is ideal for an umbrella tree.
- Fill the pot (halfway) with Yates Thrive Indoor Plants Potting Mix.
- Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any matted or tangled roots.
- Position in hole and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well keeping the water away from the leaves.
- After the initial water, water each time after checking if the top 2-3cm of the potting mix has dried.
- Feed fortnightly from spring to autumn with Yates Thrive Indoor Liquid Plant Food to promote strong root development and healthy foliage.
Growing tips
- Remove dead flowers after flowering period.
- Generally pest free, but mealy bugs and scale can cause some damage.
- To encourage bushier growth, stem tips can be pinched out.
- Don't move umbrella trees unnecessarily as they can drop their leaves.
- Do not plant umbrella trees out into the garden as in some areas they're classified as weeds.
ZZ Plant
ZZ plant is a beautiful leafy plant with thick, glossy green leaves. It can be grown outdoors and makes a fantastic almost un-killable indoor plant.
Monstera
Swiss cheese plant or fruit salad, which ever name you choose; this gorgeous plant would make a stunning addition to any room.
Chain of Hearts
Chain of hearts is a gorgeous trailing plant that’s perfect for hanging pots or baskets. The chains can reach 4m long & the heart shaped leaves are sweet.
Recommended products
Yates Thrive Indoor Plants Potting Mix
To give your precious plants the perfect start, we've created the ideal ready-to-use NZ indoor plant potting mix.
Yates Thrive Indoor Liquid Plant Food
Provides indoor plants with the balanced nutrition they need to produce stronger, healthier foliage and an abundance of vibrant flowers.
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