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 opulent, heart-shaped leaves of dark green, with fine ice-green margins and splashes of ice-green variegation. It is quite a rare specimen, and very eye-catching! Onlookers may also be surprised by the rippled texture of each leaf. If you are a purveyor of unusual plants, then this one may be just the botanical masterpiece you’re looking for!
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.
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