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Welcome, New Plant Parent 🌿

Congratulations on your new houseplant and welcome to the wonderful world of plant care!

Looking after plants doesn’t need to be complicated. With a little light, water and attention, your new plant can thrive and bring colour, calm and wellbeing to your home.

Here are a few quick care tips to get you started. For more detailed guidance and expert advice, Greenka has created an incredible plant care resource:

https://greenka.uk/

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Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia Plant

A bold, leafy plant that loves bright spaces.

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Water when the top soil feels dry
Best spot: Living room or bright hallway

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

Scindapsus

Scindapsus Plant

An easy-care favourite, perfect for beginners.

Light: Low to bright indirect light
Water: Allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Best spot: Bedroom, shelf or hanging planter

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

Chamaedorea 

Chamaedorea Plant

A classic palm that brings a tropical feel indoors.

Light: Bright, indirect light or light shade
Water: Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy

Best spot: Living room or home office

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Plant

Light: Bright light
Water: Monthly
Best spot: By a window

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

Philodendrons

Philodendron Choco

Light: Indirect light
Water: Water when top soil is dry
Best spot: Avoid direct sunlight

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Coffee Arabica

Coffee Arabica

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Let the top inch of the soil dry before you water it
Best spot: Somewhere cool

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Regular watering
Best spot: Moderate and consistent temperature

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Stag Horn Fern

Stag Horn Fern

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist at root level but not waterlogged
Best spot: Keep away from radiators, fireplaces

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Dracaena

Dracaena

Light: Soft partial sunlight
Water: Prefers lightly moist soil but is sensitive to overwatering.
Best spot: Enjoys warm, stable environments

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Asparagus Fern

Asparagus Fern

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist at root level but not waterlogged
Best spot: Keep away from radiators, fireplaces

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Cassula

Cassula

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light
Water: Water sparingly
Best spot: Thrives in temperatures between 18°C to 26°C

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Alocasia Polly

Alocasia

Light: Thrive in bright, indirect light.
Water: Keep the soil moist but not soggy
Best spot: Maintain a warm environment

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here. 

 

Codiaeum

Codiaeum

Light:  Bright light
Water: Thrives in consistently damp soil
Best spot: aintain temperatures between 18°C – 29°C

Full care instructions can be located on Greenka website here.