TerraLED advice

To understand growth in a tropical plant collection, consider light, water, roots and season together. Slow growth is not a reason to change every condition at once.

As the days shorten, adjust care to your plants’ actual activity. A dimmer location, nearby heating or persistently damp substrate each call for different checks.

There is no single “best potting mix” for every tropical plant. Compare the mix with the species, pot, light and your watering habits.

When to water depends on the species, substrate, pot and light. No fixed schedule works for all tropical plants.