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PLANT CARE GUIDE


Introducing luscious greenery into your home will not only update your living space with a modern aesthetic; science has proven indoor house plants clean and purify the air so we can breathe easy and keep the home what it should be - our sanctuary. Follow these simple steps with FLOWERBX’s selection of easy-to-care for plants and give your chosen plant the life it deserves.

Peace Lily Plant

Peace Lily Plant

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The FLOWERBX Peace Lily plant from our Wellness Plant Collection is an elegant green houseplant with delicate white flowers which contrast beautifully with its glossy leaves. Implying peace and tranquility, the Peace Lily is also known to clear the air of pollutants including ammonia.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Peace Lily loves humidity. If your bathroom gets lots of light, place your plant in there, or mist every few days to keep it happy.

Light Conditions

The Peace Lily is easy when it comes to light, managing well in most conditions, although it will be happier in a bright spot.

Watering

The Peace Lily is pretty resilient and will usually bounce back from a missed watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

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Boston Fern Plant

Boston Fern

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: No  

As well as being a popular indoor houseplant, the Boston Fern cleans the air of pollutants, whilst being super-easy to care for. With its stiff, upright fronds and evergreen colouring, this fern brings a luscious feel to its surroundings.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Boston Fern really loves humidity. Mist a couple of times a week or, even better, keep your plant in the bathroom, allowing it to happily bask in steam.

Light Conditions

Like a lot of ferns, the Boston Fern is happiest in partial shade, so a room with dim light is ideal for this houseplant.

Watering

The Boston Fern likes moist soil, so check weekly and water whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Let any excess water drain off.

Fiddle Leaf FigPlant

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Fiddle Leaf Fig plant is distinguished by large violin-shaped leaves with a waxy finish. Native to the tropics, these tough plants can withstand less-than-perfect conditions such as an indoor home or office environment.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

Native to the tropics, the Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers high humidity and enjoys a regular misting. Be sure to give its leaves a gentle wipe with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

Light Conditions

The Fiddle Leaf Fig is easy-going in terms of light and will tolerate most light conditions as long as the sun isn’t too harsh. It will thrive with bright, indirect sunlight.

Watering

Water when the top soil becomes slightly dry and reduce watering in the winter. Try not to overwater as this may cause root rot.

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Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe Vera Plant

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: No unless ingested in high quantities  

The Aloe Vera plant from our Wellness Plant Collection is a stylish and low maintenance houseplant, known for its spiky leaves and skin-soothing properties.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Aloe Vera Plant is not fussy when it comes to humidity and will tolerate dry air well.

Light Conditions

Aloe Vera prefers bright, indirect sunlight and doesn’t like to be in the shade.

Watering

Being used to desert environments, the Aloe Vera Plant doesn’t require frequent watering. Allow the top third of the soil to dry out before watering, and never let it stand in water as this may cause leaves to turn yellow.

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Tortoiseshell Calathea Medallion

Tortoiseshell Calathea

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: No  

Both pet-friendly and adaptable to medium light, this indoor Calathea plant is a great all-rounder for the house.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

High humidity conditions are a must for the Tortoiseshell Calathea. Try standing the plant on a wet pebble tray or misting daily to keep it happy.

Light Conditions

Whilst the Calathea can tolerate some shade, it prefers plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Too much direct sunlight may fade some of the distinctive markings on its leaves over time.

Watering

The Calathea is a little difficult when it comes to watering. It likes to be kept in damp soil, but does not favour wet conditions for a long time. We find little and often is the best policy.

English Ivy Plant

Ivy Plant

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Ivy plant is a beloved and original houseplant, known for its ability to purify airborne dust and mold particles which can trigger allergies. It is the perfect addition to the bedroom of one who has asthma or difficulty breathing.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Ivy Plant is easy-going when it comes to humidity and will do well in most conditions. In the summer, an occasional misting will help it thrive.

Light Conditions

The Ivy Plantprefers bright light conditions but can burn if left in harsh, direct sun for too long.

Watering

The Ivy Plant prefers damp but not waterlogged conditions, so water little and often and don’t let the soil dry out too much. Water at soil level to avoid getting the leaves wet.

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Blue

Blue Wave Fern

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The blue-green colouring of this fern plant is why it is often referred to as the phlebodium aureum or Blue Wave fern. Because of its adaptability to varying tropical climates, it makes a great, easy-to-care-for indoor houseplant with no leaf fall and a beautiful non-conformist appearance.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

Like many ferns, the Blue Wave Fern prefers humid conditions so be sure to mist regularly or leave in the bathroom for intervals for a steam.

Light Conditions

Partial light is preferable for the Blue Fern, although it will tolerate some bright indirect sunlight. Keep out of direct sun as this can burn its leaves.

Watering

The Blue Wave Fern likes to have damp soil at all times, so don’t let the soil dry out completely. Little and often seems to do the trick. Water at soil level to avoid getting leaves wet.

Forest Rubber Plant

Forest Rubber Plant

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Forest Rubber Plant boasts large, glossy leaves. Standing over one metre tall, this indoor plant is renowned for its low maintenance and brilliant air-cleaning properties which contribute to overall health and wellbeing.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Forest Rubber Plant is not fussy when it comes to humidity, but will enjoy an occasional misting. Remember to gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to remove dust.

Light Conditions

It will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight, although can tolerate lower light conditions quite well.

Watering

Water when the soil at the top of the pot becomes dry. Try not to overwater as this can cause leaves to drop.

Camouflage Rubber Plant

Camouflage Rubber Plant

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Camouflage Rubber Plant will lend texture and interest to any indoor room, due to the tonal brushstroke markings upon its waxy leaves. Standing over a meter tall, this variegated rubber plant is also known for its low maintenance and brilliant air-cleaning properties which contribute to our overall health and wellbeing.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Camouflage Rubber Plant is not fussy when it comes to humidity, but will enjoy an occasional misting. Remember to gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to remove dust

Light Conditions

The Camouflage Rubber Plant will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight, although it can tolerate lower light conditions quite well.

Watering

Water when the soil at the top of the pot becomes dry. Try not to overwater as this can cause leaves to drop.

Paradise Strelitzia

Paradise Strelitzia

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: No
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Paradise Strelitzia is an exotic indoor plant named for its orange crane-like flowers, similar to the Bird of Paradise flower. Showcasing tall, upright stems with large paddle-shaped leaves, it can happily grow up to two meters long in the same pot with little maintenance required.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Paradise Strelitzia prefers more humid conditions but will tolerate drier air. Mist regularly in the winter to combat the impact of central heating.

Light Conditions

It will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Be careful not to place in direct sunlight as this can burn its leaves and damage its beautiful flowers.

Watering

Water when the soil at the top of the pot becomes dry. Make sure your plant is not standing in any remaining water at the bottom of the pot.

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Philodendron

Philodendron

Type: Indoor
Air Purifying: Yes
Toxic to pets: Yes  

The Philodendron plant, which when its name is broken down derives from Philo (love) and dendron (tree), is a member of the family aracea with over 400 varieties, from the heart leaf philodendron to the split leaf philodendron.

How to care for your plant

Humidity

The Philodendron Plant is easy when it comes to humidity, but will enjoy an occasional misting. Remember to gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to remove dust.

Light Conditions

The Philodendron Plant prefers a shady environment but can tolerate bright, indirect light well. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.

Watering

Originating from a tropical climate, this plant prefers damp soil, so it's time to water when the top soil becomes dry, and avoid overwatering.

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