Plant Care
2025, Sep 15
đ± Plant Care Guide
| Plant Name | Location | Check Frequency | Moisture Meter Reading to Water | Watering Method | Visual Signs to Water | Bring Inside Temperature | Special Care Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| đ INDOOR PLANTS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Tropicals (General) | Indoor | Once a week | 3 | Regular watering | Soil feels dry to touch | Below 50°F | Rotate sticker around for even growth |
| Peperomia | Indoor | Once a week | 3 | Water thoroughly, allow drainage | Leaves feel soft or wrinkled | Below 50°F | Avoid overwatering, prefers bright indirect light |
| Maranta (Prayer Plant) | Indoor | Once a week | 5 | Keep soil consistently moist | Leaves fold up, edges browning | Below 50°F | High humidity preferred, mist regularly |
| Pothos | Indoor | Once a week | wilty | Water when top inch dry | Leaves drooping, soil dry to touch | Below 50°F | Very tolerant, obvious when thirsty |
| Elephant Ears | Living room | Once a week | 4-5 | Deep watering | Leaves drooping or curling | Below 50°F | Large leaves indicate water needs clearly |
| đ OUTDOOR PLANTS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Hanging Plant (âHanging Boiâ) | Outdoor | Once a week | 4 | Water thoroughly until drainage | Soil dry, leaves drooping | Below 50°F | Check more frequently in hot weather |
| Money Tree | Outdoor | Once a week | 2 | Light watering | Top soil slightly dry | Below 50°F | Avoid overwatering, prefers consistent moisture |
| Bonsai (General) | Outdoor | Twice a week | 3 | Water thoroughly | Soil surface dry, lighter pot weight | Species dependent | Never let completely dry out |
| Olive Bonsai | Outdoor | Twice a week | 2 - Let dry out entirely | Deep watering when dry | Soil completely dry, pot light | Hardy to 20°F | Mediterranean origin, drought tolerant |
| đż HERBS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Herbs (General) | Outdoor | Once a week | 4-5 | Water deeply, then dry out | Leaves wilting, soil dry | 40°F | Deep infrequent watering preferred |
| đ” SUCCULENTS | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Succulents (General) | Outdoor â Indoor Oct 1 | Every 2 weeks | Very dry | Soak thoroughly for 15 min | Lower leaves soft like tacos, curling inward | 40°F | Need grow lights indoors. When unsure, wait 3 days |
| Tiny Jade | Outdoor â Indoor Oct 1 | Once a week | Very dry | Soak fully for 15 min | Leaves wrinkled, soft to touch | 40°F | More frequent than other succulents |
| Fat Boy Succulents (3) | Black table (Sept 22) | Once a week | N/A | Spritz only | Slightly wrinkled | 40°F | Light misting only, no heavy watering |
| Haworthia | Black table (Sept 22) | Every 2 weeks | Very dry | Soak method | Leaves soft, losing plumpness | 40°F | Lower light tolerance, bottom shelf OK |
| Moonstones | Black table (Sept 22) | Every 2 weeks | Very dry | Soak method | Leaves deflated, wrinkled | 40°F | Handle carefully, leaves break easily |
| Spiky Plants (âPokiesâ) | Various | As needed | Very dry | Deep watering | Wait for clear thirst signs | 40°F | Very drought tolerant, err on dry side |
| Living Stones (âButtsâ) | Various | Once a week | N/A | Spritz only | Top wrinkles, soft to touch | 40°F | Send progress pic Sept 22. Very minimal water needs |
| Pleiospilos | Various | Every 2 weeks | Very dry | Light watering | Leaves soft, wrinkled | 40°F | Split-rock type succulent, minimal water |
General Care Notes:
- Moisture Meter:Â Take readings at bottom of pot for accuracy
- Rotation:Â Rotate plants regularly using sticker method for even growth
- Indoor Transition: Bring tropicals inside below 50°F, herbs and succulents below 40°F
- Grow Lights:Â Required for succulents indoors, lower shelves get less light
- September Tasks:Â Move side succulents to black table Sept 22, take progress photos
- When Unsure:Â For succulents, wait an extra 3 days before watering