Plant Care
Every plant is an individual, and the first few weeks in a new home are when they need the most patience. Here’s what works in our greenhouse. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for your own light, humidity, and habits.
How we grow
Lighting
We grow under artificial grow lights with some natural light from the windows. Bright-light plants get around 16 hours a day; lower-light plants get closer to 8, plus whatever spills over from their neighbors. At home, bright indirect light suits nearly everything we sell.
Growing medium
Every plant we sell is grown in sphagnum moss, from cutting to mature plant. It holds water evenly and consistently, which is why we don’t use anything else.
Watering
We water when the moss feels dry or like a wrung-out sponge, and we water thoroughly when we do. Propagations are the exception — their moss stays consistently moist until they’ve rooted.
Feeding
Most houseplant fertilizers work fine. We like Osmocote Smart Release for ease. If you use a liquid feed, start diluted and work up so you don’t stress the plant.
Transplanting
Don’t repot while the plant is pushing new leaves; wait until new growth has hardened off. When you do, remove the moss gently — if some won’t come off without tearing roots, leave it. Rinse and keep the removed moss; it’s good for your next propagation.
Pests
Sulfur-based treatments are our first line for pests and disease. Isolate anything suspicious, treat early, and check the undersides of leaves.
Repotting questions
When can I repot my plant?
Wait at least 30 days so it can acclimate to your home. If you’re experienced and the plant looks strong, a week is enough. Repotting too early is the number one cause of losses.
What should I repot into?
Any well-draining mix you’re comfortable with. If you’re new to moss, it’s completely fine to keep the plant in sphagnum — it’s what it was raised in.
How do I repot from moss to soil?
Pick a time when the plant isn’t actively pushing growth. Tease off as much moss as you can without tearing roots; if it won’t come free, pot the whole rootball, moss and all, into your mix. Minimizing root damage matters more than removing every strand.
I repotted and now it looks sad. What happened?
Almost always root damage. Trim any leaves that are drooping, yellow, or crispy — the roots can’t support all that foliage right now. Go easy on water; overwatering makes it worse. If the stem gets soft, move it back into moss or take a cutting to start over.