Plant Care

Plant care is both an art and a science. But there are three considerations that will help you care for your living plant:
  • Location – Be aware of how much or how little light and heat is present
  • Water – It is essential to all forms of life, best when administered properly
  • Blooms – Learn how to get the best blooms from possible

Here’s some helpful tips and instructions for you to help keep your plants healthy. Select the categories that best describes the type of plant you have.

Blooming Plants • Green Plants • Orchid Plants • Plant Baskets

Blooming Plants

Location

  • Bright, indirect light
  • Keep away from extreme temperatures

Water

  • Always water your plant over the sink to allow excessive water to drain.
  • Keep soil evenly moist. Don’t let plant sit in water – do not allow soil to become dry.

Blooms

  • Once flowers are spent, snip off stem close to soil.
  • Generally this plant does best outdoors, and will not live indefinitely indoors. Relocate outside to a protected area with bright, indirect light for several weeks until acclimated.

Green Plants

Location

  • Bright, indirect light
  • Keep away from extreme temperatures

Water

  • Always water your plant over the sink to allow excessive water to drain.
  • Keep soil evenly moist – allow to dry a bit between waterings.

Orchid Plants

Location

  • Bright, indirect light
  • Keep away from extreme temperatures

Water

  • Keep soil evenly moist – allow to dry a bit between waterings.

Blooms

  • Do not cut stem after flowers have dropped. Place in bright, indirect light and rotate plant every few weeks to encourage new and even growth.

Plant Baskets

Location

  • Bright, indirect light
  • Keep away from extreme temperatures

Water

  • Always water your plant over the sink to allow excessive water to drain.
  • Keep soil evenly moist – allow to dry a bit between waterings.

Blooms

  • Snip off spent blossom just above next group of leaves down on stem.