Plant Groups
Succulents and Cacti
Plant & Bloom Juice Instruction:
Use ½ ounce per gallon of dechlorinated water for all cacti and succulents in 4–6 inch pots. For pots larger than 6 inches use 1-2 ounces per gallon of dechlorinated water.
Worm Castings, Ancient and Bloomin’ Soil Instruction:
Mix in 1 tablespoon for all cacti and succulents in 4–6-inch pots. For pot 6- 10 inches mix in 2 tablespoons. For pots 10 inches or larger with multiple cacti and succulents mix in ¼ of a cup.
Care Tips
The number one killer of cacti and succulents is overwatering!
Ficus Plants
Plant Juice Instruction:
Use 1 ounce per gallon of dechlorinated water. Apply once a month for all Ficus Plants for the first month to prevent the plant from going into shock. For all Ficus Plants under 2 feet use up to 2 ounces per gallon of dechlorinated water. Ficus Plants larger than 2 feet use 3-4 ounces per gallon for larger. Apply once a month in the summer and once every 2 months in the winter.
Ancient Soil and Worm Casting Instruction:
Depending on the size of the pot mix 20% of Ancient Soil and/or Worm Casting with 80% of a soil medium. An example of soil medium for all Ficus Plants is; 50% peat moss or coco coir, 20% perlite or vermiculite, 10% coarse sand. Another option for all Ficus Plants is 80% cactus soil.
Soil Tips
All Ficus plants require well-draining, well-aerated and fertile soil. Do not use garden soil as this does not drain well. Avoid soil used for roses and azaleas since these are acidic soils. Make sure all Ficus plants are living in a pot with good drainage holes.
Care Tips
Most Ficus Plants need their leaves cleaned regularly add ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) of plant juice to a spray bottle filled with room temperature water. Spray individual leaves with this mixture and use a clean cloth to gently wipe the dust off leaves, this helps the plant fully absorb light and carbon dioxide to live. Helps prevent pests such as mealybugs and spider mites. Keeps the plant thriving, and makes the leaves shine.
Begonias
Plant & Bloom Juice Instruction:
Use ½ ounce per gallon of dechlorinated water for all Begonias in 4–6 inch pots. For pots larger than 6 inches use 1-2 ounces per gallon of dechlorinated water.
Worm Castings, Ancient and Bloomin’ Soil Instruction:
Mix in 1 tablespoon for all Begonias in 4–6-inch pots. For pot 6- 10 inches mix in 2 tablespoons. For pots 10 inches or larger mix in ¼ of a cup.
Care Tips
Start using Bloom Juice when your Begonia starts to flower
Arums
Plant & Bloom Juice Juice Instruction:
Use 1 ounce per gallon of dechlorinated water. Larger plants use 2 ounces per gallon of dechlorinated water.Â
Ancient Soil and Worm Casting Instruction:
Depending on the size of the pot mix 20% of Ancient Soil and/or Worm Casting with 80% of a soil medium. An example of soil medium for all Arums is;Â 30% coco coir, 30% perlite or vermiculite, 20% orchid bark.Â
Soil Tips
All Arum plants require well-draining, well-aerated and fertile soil. Do not use garden soil as this does not drain well. Avoid soil used for roses and azaleas since these are acidic soils. Make sure all plants are living in a pot with good drainage holes.
Care Tips
Many of these Arum plant enjoy growing up, as in vertical. Provide your plant with a trellis or moss pole. Be sure to mist your moss pole!
Orchids
Plant & Bloom Juice Instruction:
Use ½ ounce per gallon of dechlorinated water for all Begonias in 4–6 inch pots. For pots larger than 6 inches use 1-2 ounces per gallon of dechlorinated water.
Care Tips
When the blooms fall off, trim back to the second node! This will help with new blooms.