Cute Owls with Peperomia - Miniature Garden

What you get

Benefits

• Peperomia is tough, durable and highly tolerant of low light and poor soil conditions.
• It is attractive and used for a desk, a table or as a member of houseplant collection.
• It is a low-maintenance houseplant.

Initial (1 -2 weeks ) care once the plant reaches your place:

• Do not overwater suddenly, check the moisture in the soil first. If too dry then apply water gradually.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to a more bright location.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Caring Instruction of Peperomia used in this Miniature Garden

Sunlight

• Keep the plant in direct morning sunlight atleast 3 to 4 hours.
• Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the topsoil (2-3 inch) feels dry to touch.
• Apply water at plant base with spoon or syringe.
• Avoid watering on the plant foliage or in other decorative material.

Application of Fertilizer

• Fertilize the plants with a little amount of organic manure during spring and summer.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Prune the diseased and damaged plant part.
• Remove fallen leaves and flowers from the miniature garden.
• Wipe the leaves of the plant with a damp cloth to remove dust.
• For any insect attack or disease use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don'ts

• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.
• Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

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