£14.00 – £19.85
Solanum Uleanum can be a tricky plant to establish, but the results are more than worth the effort!
This plant needs a loose, moist and well-draining soil mix that will retain moisture and humidity, but allow the excess to drain away and give space for its root network to expand easily. Its leaves will begin to droop when it is lacking enough water or humidity and will wilt and rot when they are too wet.
Humidity is one of the main needs of this plant and it will really thrive in higher humidity environments so does very well in most terrariums. If kept as a houseplant, it is advised to mist the plant regularly/group it with other plants/place in a humid room/pebble tray with water, this one needs more humidity than your average houseplant!
In perfect conditions it can grow relatively quickly and fill the space nicely; regular trimming will help form a dense and very attracting plant. Soil can be adjusted with less nutrients to stymie growth if necessary.
It is recommended to keep this plant above 12c to prevent dying off.
This tropical semi-vining plant makes for a beautiful terrarium plant with new growth that displays an eye-catching purple shade, that fades to green/dark purple hue with age. Leaves are very attractive and interesting, spreading out in a way similar to canopy trees.
A relatively easy plant to look after as it is resistant to poor watering habits and should show signs of stress a long time before serious problems come about.
This plant needs a moist but well-draining soil mix that will retain moisture but allow the excess to drain away. Humidity will also help this plant stay fresh and happy so it is advised to mist the plant regularly/group it with other plants/place in a humid room/pebble tray with water, as with other tropical plants.
It also thrives on humidity (although the soil is the most important part by far), so placing next to other plants/in a humid room/with a humidifier or even simply misting them will keep them looking fresh and happy.
