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Garden Heights Nursery

Plant Care Tips

Citrus

Citrus

The biggest mistake people make when growing citrus in pots is not giving it enough light during the winter months. Choose a very bright room, keep away from cold drafts, heat registers, and supplement with a growth light.

Strelitzia

Strelitzia

Bird of Paradise

Bright to moderate; would not thrive in a corner or north- facing window

Sansevieria

Sansevieria

Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue

Low to bright (prefers south or west facing window, will tolerate a north or east window)

Ficus

Ficus

Fiddle Leaf Fig, Rubber Tree, several nicknames depending on species

Bright (directly in south or west facing window)

Philodendron

Philodendron

Several, philodendron is a massive family!

Moderate to Bright (east, south, or west facing window; may tolerate a north window depending on species)

Peperomia

Peperomia

Baby Rubber Plant, Watermelon Peperomia, Radiator Plants, Rainbow, Prostrata (String of Turtles) and Ripple.

Medium-bright, indirect light. Some can tolerate lower light in the interior of a well-lit room.

Spathiphyllum

Spathiphyllum

Peace Lily

Moderate (east facing window or opposite a south or west facing window)

Aglaonema

Aglaonema

Chinese Evergreen

Low to moderate (i.e. north or east facing window, or opposite a south or west facing window)

Ferns

Ferns

Several, depending on species

Low to moderate; can vary by species but most prefer shade (north or east facing window)

Saintpaulia

Saintpaulia

African Violet

Moderate (perfect for an east facing window, or opposite a south or west)

Haworthia

Haworthia

East or West facing window where they get a few hours of direct light daily, and bright indirect light through the remainder of the daylight hours

Schefflera

Schefflera

Umbrella Tree

Moderate to bright (east, south, or west facing windows)

Dracaena

Dracaena

Dragon Tree, Corn Plant, Mass Cane

Low to moderate (i.e. north or east facing window, or opposite a south or west facing window)

Monstera

Monstera

Swiss Cheese Plant, Split-Leaf Philodendron

Moderate to bright (east, south, or west facing window)

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