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Gerbera jamesonii
Nick Pope Common name: Barberton daisy
Light: Good light
Care: Keep moist while in bloom; can dry out slightly afterwards
Tips: Remove dead flowers to encourage blooming for as long as possible.
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Codiaeum variegatum
Nick Pope Common name: Croton/ Joseph's coat
Light: Good light
Care: Keep slightly moist
Tips: Prune top when plant becomes tall, and root like a stem tip cutting.
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Dionaea muscipula
Nick Pope Common name: Venus fly trap
Light: Good light; avoid direct sun
Care: Keep moist, but don't over-water
Tips: Use distilled water; ideal for terrariums.
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Echeveria elegans
Nick Pope Common name: Mexican gem
Light: Bright light
Care: Keep slightly moist
Tips: Cut off the offshoots and propagate them to prevent the pot from becoming overcrowded.
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Nick Pope Common name: Flaming Katy
Light: Place in good light, but not in direct sunlight
Care: Water only when compost is dry
Tips: Pinch off blooms after the flowers fade to preserve look of the plant.
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Lithops
Nick Pope Common name: Living stone
Light: Good light
Care: Water lightly in spring and autumn
Tips: Keep dry in summer and winter to follow natural growth cycle.
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Maranta leuconeura
Nick Pope Common name: Prayer plant
Light: Moderate light
Care: Enjoys high humidity; keep compost moist
Tips: Trim back to keep shape and promote new growth.
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Philodendron xanadu
Nick Pope Common name: None
Light: Moderate light
Care: Allow to dry out between waterings
Tips: Tuck aerial roots back into the pot.
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Schlumbergera truncata
Nick Pope Common name: Christmas cactus
Light: Place in indirect light
Care: Needs well-drained compost; tolerates high humidity
Tips: Avoid over-watering, under-watering or other stress to prevent flowers from dropping.
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Tillandsia cyanea
Nick Pope Common name: Pink quill
Light: Bright light
Care: Spray twice weekly; keep moist
Tips: Keep cool in winter to encourage spring blooms.
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Tradescantia fluminensis
Nick Pope Common name: Wandering Jew
Light: Bright to moderate light
Care: Water thoroughly; allow surface of compost to dry out between waterings
Tips: Small pink flowers appear in spring.
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Vanda orchid
Nick Pope Common name: None
Light: Good light; avoid direct sun
Care: Tolerates high humidity; mist daily
Tips: Avoid roots becoming soggy.
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