Wordless Wednesday-Blooming Mandaville
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Wordless Wednesday-Blooming Mandaville

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    1. They are so easy to grow. Our needs a trim, but I leave that to David. Since my diagnosis of COPD I haven’t been outside much since it makes it harder to breath. I haven’t written about it but have a health update post coming up.

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        1. Do you know the name of the plant? If so, look up what the plant needs to grow best. Is it more light, fertilizer, more or less water. It took me a long time to read up and remember what each plant needed. If light is an issue, buy a small artificial light you can stick in the plant, and have a small light on top, I suggest a round one. I’ve had a plant in my office, I’ve had it for years with no problems, I over watered it and now know it needs more light. Some plants also like humid air, I put a small humidifier in the room with the most plants. I know it sounds like a lot of things to figure out, but you only have read up one time. :)

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          2. Here’s some things I found.
            It’s a moderately fast-growing plant but will become temperamental and slow down when it feels disturbed, root bound, or doesn’t get enough light.

            Plant Type Tropical perennial
            Mature Size 2-3 ft.
            Sun Exposure Part sun
            Soil Type Light, well-draining soil
            Soil pH Not too particular, but generally between 6.0 to 8.0
            Bloom Time Rarely blooms, but if it does, it will be between March and April

            Keeping the soil constantly moist, but not waterlogged, is preferable. In cooler weather, this plant can be kept a little drier. Allowing just the top inch of soil to dry before rewatering usually provides good results.

            This plant can even be fussy about the quality and temperature of the water. Tap water doesn’t produce the best results because the plant is sensitive to the chemicals in ordinary water. Distilled water is ideal but spring water will also work. Make sure the water isn’t overly chilled either.

            You’ll know if you’re having watering issues with the plant because its leaves will turn brown or yellow. If the leaves turn brown, remove it from its pot and kept in a dish of water for a few hours before draining, rinsing, and repotting. Yellow leaves mean the soil is waterlogged and needs to dry out before watering again. You’ll need patience for this process because it may take a couple of weeks. If the soil won’t dry out, then it’s time to repot the plant.

            Feeding your triostar with a diluted, balanced fertilizer every couple of weeks can encourage it to thrive. Make sure the solution isn’t too strong or applied too frequently as this can result in root burn.

            If you opt for organic fertilizer, they tend to be less strong, and you might not need to dilute it.

            Your plant won’t need to be fertilized during its dormancy in the winter months.

            The stromanthe triostar plant may attract common aphids and spider mites if the humidity is very low. A mild horticultural soap or neem oil spray can eliminate that problem. If your plant gets too dry, it can attract fungus and mold. Mist the plant daily to keep its environment humid.

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          3. The other one i just got is a Purple Heart. This one is doing okay so far. I water it the same time, once a week, But it’s growing very slowly…

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          4. Every plant needs different growing conditions even the type of soil. Some plants grow slowly like my ZZ plant but my ivy’s grow very fast. Read up on what they need and see how you can help them grow healthy. Also remember that the amount of water needs changes Winter to summer. In the Winter you will water less for many plants. I’m so glad you bought another, plants help clean the air.

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