plant - mother in law's tongue

for all those looking for a plant that won't take up too much room. the mother in law's tongue will grow upwards instead of reaching out - perfect for smaller rooms or your office space.

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pot diameter ∅ 
inner pot: 15cm
outer pot: 16cm

pot material:
made from waste products with wind energy, 100% recyclable

plant height
45 to 55 cm (including pot)
 
light and favorite place
the mother in law's tongue likes a lot of light, even some direct sunlight won't harm her. she is also happy in partial shade or darker corners of your room.

water and fertilizer

spring - summer: every 14 days, check if the upper part of the earth (approx. 1-2cm) is dry. if this is the case, you can water your plant (approx. 1/4 of the pot volume). rule of thumb: the mother in law's tongue prefers earth that is dry rather than too wet.

autumn - winter: the mother in law's tongue doesn't need too much water during these months. it is enough if you check on her once a month.

fertilizer: around spring and summer (march until september) you should add some fertilizer to your water every 1-2 months. you can use liquid fertilizer or stick 1-2 fertilizer pellets into the ground (if you do this then it is enough once during spring-summer). in winter the plant does not need any fertilizer.

other tips
you can move your mother in law's tongue to a bigger pot if you start seeing roots. she will also love it if you wipe her with a soft towel to free her from dust.

need help?
contact feey's plant doctor.

size table
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