Lighting: Most Ficus varieties do much better when they get at least some actual sunlight. If you can’t place your vivarium near a window, take your Ficus out and place it in a sunny window once in a while. The Boston fern prefers an all-purpose potting mix with peat moss. It should drain well while holding onto some water—these plants like moist soil at all times. Genus Tropaeolum comprises just under 100 species (all native to Central and South America). 2 Tropaeolum. (n.d.). Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30002592-2

Soil pH hovering around neutral is ideal though any pH from moderately acidic to slightly alkaline will do fine for most Tropaeolum varieties. Helichrysum petiolare (straw flower, everlasting flower): Straw-like flowers in red, orange, pink, purple, yellow, and white. The daisy-like papery heads will last indefinitely if dried. Flowers July-first frosts. HA, 50-100cm, www.plant-world-seeds.com. White morning glory (Ipomoea alba) Look after the pollinatorsNasturtium is a good companion plant for beans, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, kale, melon, pumpkin, and radish. Lighting: Rubber Trees enjoy partial to full exposure, but will wither in too-hot or too-bright conditions.

In general Nasturtiums do not need to be pruned as they are deciduous plants (assuming you can grow them as perennials and not as annuals). Some flowers are blotched, there are singles, semi-doubles and doubles, blooming from summer right through to the first frosts. Cerinthe major purpurascens (honeywort): Rich blue bracts and purple flowers from May to October. HA, 50cm, www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk, self-seeds. Peachy Californian poppy Jelly Beans Rebirth of the blues

However, along the south-western coast and a few other regions, several varieties can be grown as the perennials that they are (though a few varieties, such as T. tuberosum and T. speciosum, can be grown as perennials in almost all regions of the UK). Nasturtiums make excellent companion plants for tomatoes and also some of the best companion plants for peppers as they help deter whitefly. This is one of the key pests for the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, so it can help if you want to know how to grow eggplant as well. A mix of gravel, chalk, and sand with but a sprinkling of humus or manure mixed in will be perfect though any old soil will do. Nitrogen-high fertiliser especially should be avoided because it will spur growth of foliage on an already leafy plant; in turn, this will negatively affect the number and size of blooms. T. majus ‘Jewel Cherry Rose’ Always be observant; you may find that some plants just aren’t a good fit for you and/or your pet. If your chameleon refuses to climb on or otherwise interact with a particular plant, try swapping it out for something else.

While each plant has its own particular care requirements, these general guidelines can help you to be a better caretaker for your foliage-providing friends. Some species self-seed very reliably. You can often simply let the flowers wither and then harvest the seed pods. Plant Care For those of us who aren’t actual botanists, it’s commonly called the Weeping Fig (or the Benjamin Fig, depending on where you buy it). Indeed, even a balanced fertiliser would not be a smart idea for Nasturtiums under most circumstances. Overwintering

Lighting: Spider plants aren’t big on too much direct light, so make sure the light they receive is either filtered or low intensity. If they become too hot or get too much UV exposure, they’ll likely turn brown and even begin to drop leaves. The absolute number one killer of plants by usually well-intentioned people is overwatering. Plants need water. Too often, usually out of a fear of underwatering, we give our houseplants more water than they are able to use. This leads to a cascade of problems that can end with you throwing away a dead plant. Underwatering Lighting: Dracaena plants are sometimes touted as being shade tolerant. However, in practical application, you may find that “shade tolerant” is not the same as “shade loving.” Compactas can do well in areas where there is not an abundance of bright light, but they will begin to show signs of stress without enough UV light. First, most of them are resilient, if not always strong, climbers though a few have a bushy, spreading habit.

Choose plants that you can properly care for, and those that will best fit your lifestyle and your lizard’s preferences.Propagate by seed. Sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed or indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost date. Different plants have different soil requirements. Succulents need good drainage, while many other kinds of house plants require more dense soil to be happy. A plant placed in unsuitable soil won’t be long for this world. Too much (or not enough) light