How to Care for a Goldfish Plant
If you don't already have the plant, either purchase one from your local nursery or it can be grown from cuttings., Position the plant in a bright spot., Provide adequate humidity., Keep watering levels low., Feed it., Keep it in good shape.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: If you don't already have the plant
If using cuttings, place about three to four in a standard size indoor pot and expect them to root within about four weeks. -
Step 2: either purchase one from your local nursery or it can be grown from cuttings.
However, do not ever place it in direct sunlight.
It should not get too hot but needs moderate warmth. , This plant thrives on plenty of humidity.
To ensure this, stand it on a pebble tray and spray it at least daily. , This plant does not tolerate wet roots well so keep it on the pebble tray and water sparingly. , Use a high-phosphate liquid fertiliser watered down to a quarter of its recommended strength. , Trim the bottom third of the roots using a knife, every second year.
Repot and give it new soil and compost at the same time. -
Step 3: Position the plant in a bright spot.
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Step 4: Provide adequate humidity.
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Step 5: Keep watering levels low.
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Step 6: Feed it.
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Step 7: Keep it in good shape.
Detailed Guide
If using cuttings, place about three to four in a standard size indoor pot and expect them to root within about four weeks.
However, do not ever place it in direct sunlight.
It should not get too hot but needs moderate warmth. , This plant thrives on plenty of humidity.
To ensure this, stand it on a pebble tray and spray it at least daily. , This plant does not tolerate wet roots well so keep it on the pebble tray and water sparingly. , Use a high-phosphate liquid fertiliser watered down to a quarter of its recommended strength. , Trim the bottom third of the roots using a knife, every second year.
Repot and give it new soil and compost at the same time.
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