The Perth House Plant Collective - April 2019

Perth House Plant C O L L E C T I V E PLANTS • HOME • LIFESTYLE • PERTHPLANTCOLLECTIVE.COM.AU Issue 03 • April 2019 • Free Monthly

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Welcome To

issue 03 april 2019

What do you mean it’s Easter time!? Yep. We know the feels time creeps up on us. As we say every year. It feels like we’ve only just had Christmas lunch. But we think Easter is a ripper time of the year anyways. So who’s complaining?

This issue is created with Easter in mind, and plants of course. You’ll find our Easter gift guide inside. We’ve picked some great gifts to change up the old chocolate egg gift. Find the guide on page 8 & 9.

We have made some minor design changes. Let us know if it’s a yay or nay from you! Also, check out our new feature illustration. Its thanks to Morgan Guedj Creative. We have teamed up in a great collaboration to bring more colour to the magazine. Find more info about her on page 11.

Happy Easter. Take the time to love your closes loved ones (they may be green and leafy).

Jarred xx

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plant places directory

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april horoscopes 15

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whats inside

ask our plant specialist page 6

recipe page 12

house plant questions from our readers

the plant places directory page 14

easter shopping guide page 8 the best gifts to replace the choccy egg

hot cross buns

hot places to shop

monthly horoscopes page 15

know your month ahead

plant of the month page 10 rubber plant

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Q. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR PLANT NEEDS TO BE RE-POTTED? We go by the general rule that every potted house plant should be upgraded to a new bigger home every two years. Most plants outgrow their pots in this time frame.

Upgrading will allow for the root system to expand further in the new pot. It then allows for overall better growing and health of your house plants.

Q. WHAT DOES INDIRECT SUNLIGHT MEAN? BECAUSE MY MONSTERA IS STRUGGLING IN ITS SPOT. Indirect light means that it is a source of light that is a diffused light. That is not in a direct source of the suns rays.

Usually, this is best next to a window. But back a little just out of the suns rays. If the plant is receiving the direct sun rays, it may be getting too much sunlight and burning the leaves. Try moving the plant to a different position and continue to monitor its health.

Q. WHICH PLANTS ARE BEST FOR A ROOM THAT DOESN’T RECEIVE MUCH NATURAL LIGHT? Here are 15 plants we recommend for a low light room: ZZ Plant, Peace Lilly, Devil’s Ivy, Snake Plant, Philodendron,

Stag Horn, Cathlea, Rubber Plant, Spider Plant, Monstera Deliciosa, Maiden Hair Fern, Cast Iron Plant, Riphsalis & String of Pearls. Although these plants will tolerate a low light position. To allow for more growth and better health, the plants will need a source of sunlight. Maybe place them in a part shade position outside once a week.

Q. HOW DO I PREVENT GNATS FROM LIVING IN THE SOIL OF MY PLANTS? Gnats! The little pests all us house plant lovers dread to see. We like to use cinnamon powder placed around the soil on the top of the pot to scare away the gnats. They hate the smell of it! Another useful tip is to allow the soil to dry out completely in between watering. The little pest loves moist soils. So if they can’t find any, they won’t come looking. You can also get gnat traps online and in various plant shops. Over winter you may see an increase in gnats as the cooler damp weather approaches.

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Drop us an email to hello@perthplantcollective.com.au or message us on Facebook & Instagram.

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plant gifts perfect for easter WE HAVE CHOSEN SOME GREAT EASTER GIFT IDEAS FROM GREAT LOCAL PERTH PLANT PLACES TO CHANGE UP GIVING THE SAME OLD CHOCOLATE BUNNY.

HAWS WATERING CAN

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from $47.95

PLANT (S) $30

Green Bunch 907 Albany Highway, East

Botanicals & Co

Victoria Park

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TOPSY TURVY (L) $35

RUBBER PLANT IN GREEN

CERAMIC POT $35

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Green Bunch 907 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park

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BOTANICAL CANDLE $35

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FERN & BOULDER

$69

Paluma Plant House palumaplanthouse.com (Servicing the South West)

WATERING CAN $17.50

SPIDER & HANGING PATON

Botanicals & Co

$29

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FABULOUS FERN

CAPRA DESIGNS ETCH POT

$45

$74

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Stackwood

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10 Stack St, Fremantle

$15 Delivery within 20km of Cottesloe

INDOOR GREEN BOOK $50

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EASY GOING SUCCULENT $40

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plant of the month: RUBBER PLANT or FICUS ELASTICA

IT’S HARDY. IT LOOKS GREAT. LOW MAINTENANCE AND GROWS QUICK. ITS EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR WITH AN INDOOR PLANT. FOLLOW OUR GUIDE TO KEEP YOURS LOOKING TREMENDOUS, OR USE IT TO UNDERSTAND THE PLANT BEFORE YOU GO OUT AND BUY ONE. BECAUSE IF YOU DON’T HAVE THIS BABY IN YOUR COLLECTION, THEN YOU’RE MISSING OUT !

quite some time. Avoid watering the leaves as calcium stains are evident against the dark leaves. When watering your indoor plants, allow for the water to sit until it becomes to room temperature. This allows for the chlorine to evaporate, protecting your plants roots. If inside your rubber tree can do for a week and a half to two weeks without water. They are super hardy!

PROPAGATION

POSITIONING & LIGHT The Burgundy Rubber Tree thrives of a bright indirect, filtered light source. The indirect light helps produce those deep dark burgundy coloured leaves. If your plant is in a shaded position, the leaves grow in a lighter, more flat shade of burgundy or green. It’s due to that lack of sun. Near a bright window is the perfect spot for a ficus burgundy - as long as the sun does not cast its rays directly onto the leaves.

WATERING

If you would like to propagate your rubber plant the best way is to take a cutting from a healthy part of the tree. You can choose to place it in water or straight into the soil. Aim to make a cutting about 6 inches in length, with at least four leaves attached. Keep the soil in the pot moist and well drained when potting the cutting.

FERTILISING

Allow for your pot to be free draining. The last thing you want is root rot. Ensure your chosen pot has drainage holes. Burgundy Rubber trees are very hardy. They can survive on dry soil for

Fertilise your indoor plant every month during its growing months in spring and summer with

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an organic liquid fertiliser. In winter your rubber tree will happily survive without water due to the growing process naturally slowing.

PRUNING Rubber trees love to be pruned. They will sprout new limbs out all over the place. So, once it is at the size or height, you want it. Give it the chop. The best time to trim is spring and summer so the plant can grow during its peak growth period. Be aware of sap that will leak from the plant when pruning.

Some people are highly allergic to this.

PEST & PROBLEMS Mites, mealy bugs and scale can be the biggest threat to the rubber plant. If you catch them early you can wipe them off with warm soapy water. If not, we recommend using something such as ‘White Oil’ which is sprayed onto the affected areas. It also adds a great shine to the plant’s leaves.

It is also important to note that your rubber tree is very poisonous to pets and people. Make sure your loved ones don’t have a nibble on your house plant.

It won’t end well for all parties.

VARIEGATED RUBBER PLANT The variegated version of the rubber plant likes less sun than the burgundy rubber plant. Its important to remember this as variegated rubber plant will burn when placed in the suns direct rays even more than the burgundy version. This generally happens when outside. So using the variegated version inside is your best option to keen it look beautiful. All other care tips for the variegated rubber plant are the same as the burgundy tree.

Our scale of difficulty to maintain EASY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HARD

AIR-CLEANING PLANT The rubber plant is one of the best plants to clean the air in your house. The big rubber leaves allow it to draw in large contaminants, making it efficient at drawing out the nasties in the air. The contaminants are drawn through the plant and dumped into the soil. The microbes in the roots then break down these bad guys removing them from the soil. Leaving your house with fresh clean air!

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INGREDIENTS Buns Hun

Crosses

500g of plain flour 100g of sugar 2 eggs 1 cup of chocolate chips 1 cup of sultanas 50g melted butter 250ml of milk 3 tsps of cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg Pinch of salt 20g dried yeast

5 tbsp plain flour 3 tbsp of water Glossy Glaze 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of water

METHOD 1. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg along with the salt in a bowl until well combined.

2. Whisk together the melted butter and eggs along with the milk. Pour into the dry ingredients.

3. Mix well until a nice dough is formed. Place the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead for about five minutes. Then place the dough into the bowl and cover with cling film.

Allow to rise in a warm spot for about one hour.

4. Once risen, place onto the floured surface and knead in chocolate and sultanas. If you don’t want sultanas. Double the chocolate chips. Return to the bowl and cover again.

Allowing to rise again for half an hour.

5. Pre-heat the oven to 180º and line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll the dough into 9 even sized balls and place onto the tray.

6. Mix together the flour and water to form a paste for the crosses. Pipe across the buns.

Allow to rise for another half an hour. Uncovered.

7. Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until brown and golden.

8. While the buns are baking combine the ingredients for the glaze in a saucepan on a low simmer. Allow to cool and brush the buns when removed from the oven.

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the plant places directory

Mia Flora

905 Beaufort St, Inglewood WA 6052 Nursery and gift shop offering wide range of plants.

Bar Botanik

289 Fitzgerald Street , West Perth 6005 Indoor plants, coffee & cake

north of perth:

Ribbons of Green Green Room Decor

6 Leura Street Nedlands WA 6009 Indoor plant store

Tony & Sons

regional perth:

34 Eighth Ave, Maylands WA 6053 Range of indoor pots and plants.

713 Gnangara Rd, Lexia (Landsdale) WA 6079 Range of indoor and outdoor plants plus plots.

Leaf Love

55 Queen St, Busselton WA 6280 Indoor plant studio.

south of perth:

The Outdoor Collective

u4/27 Frederick St, Busselton WA 6280 Indoor plants & more.

Botanicals & CO

5 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Foreshore Range of indoor pots and plants.

Little Leaf Co.

4/496 Marmion St, Myaree WA 6154 Range of indoor pots and plants.

Stackwood

10 Stack St, Fremantle WA 6160 House plant classes, offering a range of indoor pots and plants.

The Green Depot

73 Victoria St, Bunbury WA 6230 Indoor plants, pots & homewares.

La Botanic

86 Stirling Terrace Albany WA 6330 Indoor plant store

Folia Plant Studio

Green Bunch

91 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River WA 6285 Indoor plant store with stylish goods for plants and plant lovers.

The Green Emporium

online for perth:

907 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101 Cafe plus selling a range of indoor pots and plants.

2/1 Howard St, Fremantle WA 6160 Specialising in terrariums.

instagram.com/hooksandroots indoor plants, potted.

perth city: Hass & Co Botanics

Hooks & Roots

To list your Perth House Plant Place

250 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007 Range of indoor pots and plants.

contact us

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april horoscopes AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18 Be more present this month and take the time to live in the moment. Last month was a busy month. It may take a few weeks to recover and get back into the right head space. Align your words and actions. Be cautious.

GEMINI MAY 21 TO JUNE 20 Coming towards the end of the month there are fun times to be had by family and lovers. Don’t be afraid to leave your box if you are feeling lonely. It will pay off.

CANCER JUNE 21 TO JULY 22

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20 Its big things ahead for you in the near future. Maybe work?

Finance? A sexual relationship?

You wont have total control though. Make sure to stay true to what you value.

Cancer, be humble this month.

Learn to use the people around you for help when needed.

Inspire others around you with your visions. Remember to make balanced choices with all decisions in life.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22

Its your birthday month! This month will be a turning point in your journey. Use the freedom that you can imagine. Keep the big picture in mind and get out there and achieve those goals you have been putting off for some time now.

The last few months has been a whirlwind for you. To prepare for what is next make short term goals.

After the last few months it may be hard for you to take risks. So start small.

TAURUS APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 As the new moon aligns, take the time to focus on yourself.

Meditate. Push aside those fears you’re focusing on. Bring new light into your soul and rejuvenate. Clarify your goals and the values you are bounded by.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22 The new moon at the end of the month will lead you to reeavaulate your plans in life. You have come to a crossroad with most goals and need to redirect yourself towards what you want next in life.

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 The full moon is aligning with Libra at the end of the month.

This may bring emotional changes to you. Focus on long term goals this month.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21 You have come to a turning point. You are realising what you are truly worth. Focus on your soul, values and your loved ones this month.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21 You are learning what sparks you joy with your creatively side, personally, relationships and even romantically. Take note of what you are learning.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19 The new moon is drawing your attention to domestic matters.

Focus on your home and focus on yourself. Especially your health. This month take the time to learn things about yourself.

Take a deeper understanding as Mercury is direct.

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