My Plant Journal
North and Central AmericaSunflower
Date Acquired : 12 Jan, 2023
Facts
Sunflower needs a lot of sun and follows the sun’s movements across the sky from east to west, this phenomenon is called heliotropism. They have been planted to help soak up nuclear radiation. They can extract toxin such as lead, arsenic and uranium from contaminated soil. The sunflower is the national flower of Russia.
Care
Plant your sunflowers in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight per day; they thrive in well-drained soil that contains a good amount of organic matter. Water sunflowers regularly promotes blooming and allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.
Asia and North AmericaHydrangeas / Hortensia
Date Acquired : 01 Oct, 2022
Facts
All hydrangeas are toxic to humans and pets. Each hydrangea color has a meaning behind it. The color of hydrangeas is determined by the soil. Hydrangeas are extremely poisonous so keep the plant away from small children or pets. Although they're poisonous, it's reported that ancient Buddhists used the roots as an antioxidant in tea to cure kidney issues—but don't try this at home!
Care
Hydrangeas need full sun, dappled sun, or partial shade. Not all types have the same sun tolerance. Choose a lightweight, high-quality potting mix (not soilless seed starting mix) and combine with compost. Water the entire soil until water drips out of the drainage holes. And the more sun exposure it has, the more water it needs. Hydrangeas do not tolerate temperature extremes, both scorching hot summers, and extremely harsh winters.
AfricaRoselle / Hibiscus d'Afrique
Date Acquired : 01 Feb, 2023
Facts
Traditionally the red variant was used as a dye to color wood, and similar things. Calcium present in Roselle protects teeth by keeping the jaw bone strong and sturdy throughout your life, which in turn ensures tight fitting teeth where bacteria cannot thrive
Care
The hibiscus roselle is resilient and does not require significant water. We recommend only watering once the plant's soil is completely dry. These plants really enjoy sunlight.Hibiscus roselles, generally speaking, don't need fertilizing
South and Central AmericaCaladium
Date Acquired : 01 June, 2023
Facts
Caladium is known to have no stems. The elongated petioles support the leaves and rise straight from the underground tuber. A unique fact about this plant is that blooming is not quite frequent for them. If planted in convenient locations, caladium tends to produce some flowers, but only small ones.
Care
When grown indoors, they do best with lots of heat, bright but indirect light, and plenty of humidity. Caladium plants prefer indirect light or moderate shade indoors. Plant caladium in a rich, well-drained soil in the garden or in potting mix for containers, such as a damp mix of soil and peat. When leaves appear on the plant, water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist.