African Violet
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Oh, be still my beating heart! Chain of hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a gorgeous trailing plant that’s perfect for hanging pots or baskets. The ‘chains’ can reach 3-4m long and the heart shaped leaves, which can include shades of green, purple, red and cream, are just so sweet! For a beautiful display, consider hanging in a corner along with other trailing plants, like string of pearls or donkey’s tail.
How to grow chain of hearts in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 10cm wide and position in a well-lit spot indoors on a warm, sheltered spot outdoors.
- Partially fill a pot with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
- Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any circled or tangled roots.
- Position in pot and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well, keeping the water away from the leaves.
- After the initial watering, allow the potting mix to almost completely dry out before watering again.
- Feed fortnightly from spring to autumn with Yates Thrive Houseplant Liquid Plant Food or use a Yates Thrive Indoor Plants & Ferns Dripper which feeds for 4 weeks.
Growing tips
Occasionally inspect the plant and remove dead stems from the base of the plant
Wipe the leaves with damp cloth to remove dust.
Divide and re-pot every 2 years in spring. You can also use this time to propagate another plant using stem cuttings. This can be done by laying a length of stem on top of Yates Seed Raising Mix and watering regularly to initiate root development at nodes.
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Aloe Vera
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Yates Thrive Indoor Plants Liquid Plant Food
Yates Thrive Houseplant Liquid Plant Food is a ideal liquid fertiliser that provides most houseplants with the balanced nutrition they need to thrive.
Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter
A high quality all purpose organic-based potting mix suitable for most indoor and outdoor potted plants.
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