Art Deco™ Rivera Drop Tongue Plant Schismatoglottis wallichii
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12 - 24 Inches0 -0 -30cm - 61cm0cm0cmFeatures
This rainforest native of Borneo and surrounding areas has beautiful dark green, heart shaped leaves and looks like someone painted an ice-green outline on each leaf. It's very eye-catching, and rarely seen being sold! Even plant aficionados may walk by and ask "what is that?" If you're looking for a unique plant that most people don't have, this is it!
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:MediumHeight:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark Green with Silver-Green PatternHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:LowLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:EasyPreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:ConsistentHumidity Preference:MediumContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Bright SpacesUses:Humid SpacesUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Protect furniture when watering.
- Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
- Wallichii is a fairly easy plant go grow. It prefers bright or bright Indirect light. It doesn not want to be in direct sun all day, but an eastern or western facing window would work well indoors.
- Water when the top inch or two of the soil is dry. Use a well-draining potting mix.
- It tolerates a range of humidity levels, but prefers 40% or more.
