Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.
• Protect the Pleomele plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Pleomele plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Feed Pleomele plant every 2 weeks in spring and summer with organic fertilizer.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Pleomele Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
• Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Pleomele Special Feature

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