Perth House Plant Collective - March 2019

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Welcome To

issue 02 march 2019

Well its already time for our second issue – just like that. We had so much great feedback on our first publication! We are glad that you are all loving it as much as we do!

And welcome to Autumn. Its time to start thinking about getting our babies ready for winter. We will notice the days starting to get a little colder and the summer sea breeze fading. As the sun moves, you may find the sunny window in your house is no longer as bright as it was. Don’t forget the plants will notice too. They will need a temporary shuffle around. Check out our guide to autumn house plant care inside.

In this issue, you will find the same goods as last time, with a different house plant of the month: Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum).

We have also added ‘the plant places directory’ - a list of great little shops, markets and growers that you can source beautiful plants.

Okay, that’s enough rambling from me, enjoy the read!

jarred xx

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house plant questions from our readers

devil’s ivy

house plant care tip

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getting your house plants ready for winter this autumn

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best broccoli & pear slaw the plant places directory

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ask our plant specialist DIRECT MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM YOUR PLANT QUESTIONS AND OUR RESIDENT PLANT GURU WILL ANSWER THEM HERE! Q. I HAVE A EUPHORBIA TRIGONA, AND IT IS DROPPING ITS LEAVES? THEY ARE YELLOW WHEN THEY FALL. Your Euphorbia trigona may be lacking sun and warmth. Consider where your plant is placed and you may need to move it to a sunnier or warmer position. Your plant should happily return to its good health with a nice dose of sun.

Q. MY FIDDLE NEW LEAF IS SHOWING BROWN SPOTS? WHAT IS THE ISSUE? New growing fiddle leaf fig leaves can grow in a mottled reddish-brown, discolouring is normal for fresh growing leaves. They will grow out as the foliage begins to get bigger and turn into a dark green. No need to worry!

Q. CAN YOU PLEASE SUGGEST A RANGE OF HOUSE PLANTS THAT WILL DO WELL HERE IN PERTH WITH NORTHERN FACING WINDOW AND A SOUTHERN FACING WINDOW? In Perth during summer, a northern facing window receives a large amount of sun.

So you are best finding a plant that loves brightness. Maybe some cacti, or a Devil’s Ivy. A southern facing window will not receive as much sun. So you are looking for a plant that likes part shade - plants such as a Piece Lilly, Spider Plant or a Heart-leaf Philodendron.

Q. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A MONSTERA DELICIOSA ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY SPLITS YET. IS THIS NORMAL? Yes, this OK! Your new little monstera will eventually start to split its leaves. Just keep waiting and caring for you new plant as usual. Each new stalk that sprouts out will have more and more splits and holes in it.

Enjoy your new monstera!

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monthly house plant care tip: GETTING YOUR HOUSE PLANTS READY FOR WINTER THIS AUTUMN. Autumn is here. And before we know it winter will be too. It’s going to start getting cold and damp. As we change into warmer clothes, we also have to change the regime of care for our houseplants. Get our babies ready for the colder months.

of weeks. We all know over-watering is the easiest way to kill cacti.

Fertilising: Don’t feed over winter. It may kill your cacti.

Here is our guide on what to do for each main house plant families. Cacti, succulents and tropicals.

CACTI Cacti growing period is during spring and summer. Their growing almost ceases during winter.

Light: For best results bring in your cacti from outside as the weather starts to cool and as the angle of the sun coming in the windows changes. You may have to move your plants around inside throughout winter.

Temperature: Cold temperatures encourage the dormancy of cacti. Therefore there is no need to stress about your cacti getting cold.

Again, windows make a great spot to keep your cacti over winter.

Water: Cacti need little to no water during autumn and winter. By little, we mean a slight spray with your mister every couple

Photo credit: @olivra.cactusucculents

SUCCULENTS Succulents are built to hold water in their stems and leaves. It’s the reason we need to take extra care with them over the cooler months.

Light: find a position that is well lit.

Succulents will love a bright indirect spot

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during winter with 3-4 hours of light at least.

Avoid dark and gloomy areas.

Temperature: Succulents love it warm and toasty. Place them in a room with good heating. Put the plant away from the direct heat source. Make a sound judgment though as we don’t want them to fry.

Water: Water the succulents about once a month. Place in the sink and give them a thorough water.

Fertilising: Fertilise your succulents now while the weather is still warm enough. They won’t need their next fertilise until next spring. The best time of the year for our plants, inside and out!

Temperature: It’s a given. Tropical plants do not like the cold. Avoid placing these house plants near drafts from windows and doors.

Water: Just like the succulents and cacti.

Tropical plants need less watering during autumn leading up to winter. Always do the finger test if the first 2-3 cm is dry. Give your house plants a big drink.

Humidity: We tend to want to have heaters during the end of autumn. Increased heat leaves our house plants feeling very sad.

Grab yourself a misting bottle and mist the plants every few days. This encourages the humidity around them.

Fertilising: Tropical plants require little to no fertiliser from autumn to winter. Every couple of months at the most will have them smiling (not literally).

We hope this wrap can be used as a useful guide over autumn to help get your house plants ready for winter.

Photo credit: @plant.heart.city

TROPICALS If your house plant is not a cactus or a succulent, then there is a pretty good chance that it falls into the category of ‘tropicals’.

Light: Keep the light as consistent as possible. It may mean having to move the plants to a more sunny window. A northern facing window will be good for this. Avoid the gloomy spots.

Photo credit: @pnp_plantae

Have you got more house plant tips coming into autumn or question?

Message us hello@perthplantcollective.com.au

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We will email back and confirm with you. Also, take the option to include a personal note.

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plant of the month:

devil’s ivy

or, epipremnum

aureum We all know Devil’s ivy, or maybe you call it Golden Pathos or Marble Queen. The real name growers call it is Epipremnum aureum. This trailing beauty is in with the trend at the moment.

Easy to grow and easy to maintain. It’s bound to reward you with fabulous foliage. Its evergreen glossy green marble or variegated heart-shaped leaves are hard not to love. Each plant so unique to itself. It’s one that is impossible to kill and easy to enjoy.

POSITIONING Devil’s ivy originates from warm tropical environments. Warm and moist places. It’s the reason it thrives in most indoor positions. Find a place in your home that can provide full to part shade.

Inside, Devil’s ivy will take off in a bright place, in a low light spot Devil’s ivy will still grow but at a lot slower rate. It will not survive periods of frost, so bring inside during winter.

WATERING Water your Devil’s ivy once a week. As most indoor plants, they dry out easily indoors.

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watering, also allow for a deep water where the water wellbeing to flow out of the pots drainage holes. It is important that your pot is free draining. Keep the soil moist, check the top of the soil has dried out before watering again.

This gorgeous plant can withstand periods of neglect and minimal watering. That is why we love this beautiful plant so much!

PROPAGATION & SOIL One of the easiest plants to propagate. Cut a piece of the plant below a root node. You can either place this cutting in a glass of water or, put into a pot of soil. We recommend putting in water first; then once roots begin to grow, plant the propagated cutting into your desired pot of soil. The best soil is a light, porous soil.

Well-draining is best to prevent the roots from rotting.

FERTILISING Fertilise between every few drinks of water with a general purpose liquid house plant fertiliser.

As usual, fertilise in the warmer months and when transferring the plant from one pot to another. Reduce feeding to a minimum in the colder months around winter. Don’t fret if you do not fertilise your Devil’s ivy as it is highly durable.

PRUNING Although it is easy to fall in love with the growth of your Devil’s ivy, it is essential to prune it to encourage healthy foliage occasionally. The longer it grows the further apart the leaves become. Pruning prompts the plant to develop bushier.

Photo credit: @plntdude

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

The most important consideration is that Devil’s ivy is poisonous to cats and dogs. Avoid placing where animals can reach the plant. Place it up high instead. It is also essential that if you have an allergic reaction to sap that you wear gloves when handling the plant.

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best broccoli & pear slaw Ingredients 1 large broccoli 1/2 a small green cabbage 1 large green pear 2 spring onions 2 radishes 1 bunch of mint leaves 100g of almonds 50g sunflower seeds 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup of your fave aiolo

Method 1. Chop the broccoli head into small bite size pieces. Shred the green cabbage and spring onion as thin as you can get it. Chop the green pear and radish into small matchsticks, keeping both separate.

2. Toast the almonds and sunflower seeds briefly. Tear the mint leaves. Toss all the prepared ingredients in a boll.

3. In a small cup, combine your aioli with a couple tablespoons of water. Pour over the slaw.

Add a squeeze lemon all over. Season with salt and pepper then serve fresh.

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the plant places directory north of perth:

regional perth: Leaf Love

55 Queen St, Busselton WA 6280 Indoor plant studio.

Green Room Decor

The Outdoor Collective

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

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

Tony & Sons

The Green Depot

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

south of perth: Little Leaf Co.

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

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

Folia Plant Studio

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

online for perth:

Stackwood

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

Green Bunch

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

The Green Emporium

Botanicals & CO

botanicalsco.com.au Range of indoor plants and botanical wares with flat rate delivery all over Perth.

Hooks & Roots

instagram.com/hooksandroots indoor plants, potted.

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

To list your Perth House Plant Place

perth city: Hass & Co Botanics

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

Mia Flora

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

contact us

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march horoscopes AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18

GEMINI MAY 21 TO JUNE 20

As you begin to see the present in a fresh sight. Take the time to slow down and find your groundings. Re-look at what is to come. Use your talents and ability to regain your path. The world is yours if you seek it.

Reclaim your true power this month. You may come to a deeper awareness. Use your subconscious to help analyses your decisions. You have the support and talents, but your psyche may be the best thing for you this month.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20 You are strong and powerful.

Things aren’t as impossible as you may see them. Dare to live on the wild side. Use this month to consider your actions.

Words may not be all they mean. Balance yourself with your strengths when times get rough.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 This is the month for you to rest, recharge and relax. Take some time to meditate and absorb your surroundings this month.

Value your freedom and live for less. You may find yourself seeing hidden messages in your dreams.

TAURUS APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Lead by example this month.

Inspire those around you.

Use this month to understand yourself. Embrace what is to come over the month.

Self-discovery may be your new best friend. If you seek it that is.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 WOOHOO! You have a fresh start coming. Change is your only constant this month. Trust what is happening around you. Release the stress and go with the flow of your turn.

CANCER JUNE 21 TO JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21

This month your social life will change. There could be sudden and unexpected changes about to occur. Allow for time to heal what has broken down.

Your biggest desires are closer than what you expect. Sit back and wait for the change. Clarify it. Absorb it. An go for it. May it be around love? Work?

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21

Uranus is entering Taurus. A change of direction is in sight for you. It’s going to be rocky. Use the chance to reevaluate your path. Clarify your perspectives this month.

Step out of your comfort zone.

Push those fears aside. Think positive and face situations full on. Build your strength and determination over the month.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19

Trust your gut. Use your patience.

Find people who share your goals. Let them help you guide your decisions this month.

Take the time just to be you.

You do you this month. Let your hair down. As a Capricorn, you are always facing responsibility.

Take any chance this month to let them all go. After all. You have deserved it. Watch out next month; responsibility is back!

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