Most commonly: low humidity or mineral burn from tap water. Keep humidity above 50% and switch to distilled, rain, or RO water.
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All of our rare tropicals are grown in our greenhouse in Easley, SC, under high-output T5 LED lights. We maintain 75–80°F and 70–90% humidity to ensure every specimen is robust and vibrant before it reaches your door. Because your plant is coming from a highly optimized environment, the first 14 days in your home are the most important for long-term success.
Shipping involves total darkness and temperature fluctuations. Follow these steps to bridge the gap between our Easley greenhouse and your unique home environment.
We use two primary methods to keep roots oxygenated and stable.
For most tropicals, we recommend a soil-less chunky mix that mimics the forest floor: 40% Pine Bark, 30% Peat/Coco Coir, 20% Perlite or Orchid Bark, and 10% Worm Castings/Charcoal.
Why it works: large air pockets for oxygen-hungry roots + enough moisture retention to prevent dehydration.
| Genus | Light Needs | Water Preference | Expert Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monstera | Bright, indirect (12hr+) | Top 75% dry before watering | Use a moss pole to produce large, split leaves. |
| Philodendron | Bright, indirect | Top 50% dry | “Sticky” spots (EFNs) can be a healthy sign. |
| Anthurium | Filtered/bright indirect | Evenly moist; never soggy | Velvet leaves are sensitive to low humidity. |
| Alocasia | Bright, intense indirect | Top 1–2 inches dry | May go dormant in winter—check the rhizome. |
| Hoya | Bright, indirect | Allow to dry completely | Likes being slightly root-bound; don’t cut flower spurs. |
| Syngonium | Medium to bright indirect | Top 50% dry | If it reverts greener, increase light. |
| Scindapsus | Low to bright indirect | Allow to curl slightly before watering | Durable vining tropical; great for beginners. |
Most commonly: low humidity or mineral burn from tap water. Keep humidity above 50% and switch to distilled, rain, or RO water.
On Philodendrons/Anthuriums, droplets are often EFNs (nectar glands). On Alocasia/Monstera, droplets at leaf tips are usually guttation (expelling excess water).
That’s reversion—the plant is making more chlorophyll because light is too low to support its energy needs. Move closer to grow lights.
Those are corms. Sprout them in a shallow container of Fluval Stratum or Pon (the “Puddle Method”) under high humidity to grow new baby plants.
Wipe every part of the leaf with 70% isopropyl alcohol and castile soap. Avoid systemic granules—they’re often ineffective against mites.
Tip: If something looks “off” after shipping, don’t panic—stability + humidity + gentle light solve most transit stress.
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