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These plants stay compact and produce a spike inflorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Greek ‘peperi’ meaning pepper and ‘homoios’ meaning one with or the same as - this is in reference to how similar the plant looks to \u003ci\u003ePiper nigrum \u003c\/i\u003e(Black Pepper). Specific epithet is Latin, meaning ‘wrinkled.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 20cm from base of pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic pot not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAllow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeperomia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare prone to stem rot so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebottom watering is ideal. 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Fronds are light green, strap-shaped and are fairly waxy, it's the bulges in between primary and secondary veins that give fronds a reptilian look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003emikros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning ‘small’ and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning a ‘heap’ in reference to the cluster of spore capsules. Specific epithet means with leaves like those of the genus \u003cem\u003eMusa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. In its natural environment this plant would receive dappled light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicrosorum musifolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefer their substrate to be consistently moist, allow the top inch of the mix to dry out. Pour water slowly over the top of the substrate and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes; avoid pouring water into the heart of the plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A rich well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, a little bit of orchid bark and worm castings. These plants only have shallow root systems so it is important to keep the rhizomes at the substrate surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every few waterings during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: Ideally 18-28°C, no cooler than 15°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrosorum musifolium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity. 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Leaves are broad-elliptic to oval, predominantly green with dark red blotches either side of the midrib. Leaves are horizontal in the day and move to be upright at night; this is known as photonasty*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus name honors Bartolomeo Maranti, a Venetian physician and botanist. Specific epithet comes from the Greek ‘leuco’ meaning white and ‘neura’ meaning nerve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* this particular movement is driven by two light-sensitive pigments in the plant: one is sensitive to red light - this raises the leaves; the other is sensitive to blue light - this lowers them. The pulvinus is a motor organ at the base of the leaves and this is responsible for the movement. 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You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 18-26°C, no lower than 12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelenicereus chrysocardium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelenicereus chrysocardium \u003c\/em\u003eis non-toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 12cm pot | 30cm foliage","offer_id":55269592990069,"sku":"MM-MEC-1084","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/selenicereus-chrysocardium-root-houseplants-14199.jpg?v=1754322222"},{"product_id":"rhipsalis-baccifera","title":"Rhipsalis baccifera 'Oasis'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhipsalis baccifera \u003c\/em\u003eis part of the Cactaceae family and  is native to tropical \u0026amp; Subtropical America, Tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is an epiphytic cactus with articulated, cylindrical branches. \u003cem\u003eR.baccifera \u003c\/em\u003eproduces adventitious roots making it very easy to propagate. They produce white berries (\u003cem\u003ebaccifera\u003c\/em\u003e is Latin for berry-bearing) which resemble mistletoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pot: \u003c\/strong\u003eø 17cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. In its natural environment this plant would receive dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater: With adequate light and a well draining potting mix, allow the top two inches to dry out before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant with a cactus fertiliser every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 18-24˚C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: \u003cem\u003eRhipsalis\u003c\/em\u003e would prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhipsalis\u003c\/em\u003e is non-toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38160597156033,"sku":"PLTRHI0002A","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/products\/rhipsalis-baccifera-oasis-root-houseplants-13999.jpg?v=1754322286"},{"product_id":"epiphyllum-anguliger-fishbone-cactus","title":"Disocactus anguliger (syn. 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Their tropical environment provides them with lots of warmth and high humidity and most importantly, shading from full sun. These plants produce large, white showy blooms under the right conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus name comes from the Greek ‘dis’ meaning twice, this is in reference to the inner and outer flower segments being of the same length. Specific epithet is from the Latin ‘anguli’ meaning angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e* a special modified photosynthetic stem, having the same function as a leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information on Epiphytes, read our blog \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/for-the-love-of-epiphytes\/\" title=\"For the Love of Epiphytes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.root-houseplants.com\/blog\/houseplant-tips\/for-the-love-of-epiphytes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. In its natural environment this plant would receive dappled light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Allow the majority of the mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant with a cactus fertiliser every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 18-26°C, no lower than 12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003cem\u003eDisocactus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. 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If the soil dries out too much, the plant will become limp, aerate the mix with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes. Over the next day or so, the leaves will perk up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, a little bit of orchid bark and worm castings. 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The fronds grow in an inverted cone shape, there is a nest-like centre (hence the name) that collects falling debris. 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You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsplenium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are non-toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 6cm pot | 10cm foliage","offer_id":55290599178613,"sku":"MM-LUN135","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/products\/asplenium-nidus-bird-s-nest-fern-root-houseplants-11448.png?v=1754322533"},{"product_id":"peperomia-angulata-rocca-verde","title":"Peperomia angulata 'Rocca verde'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeperomia angulata \u003c\/em\u003e'Rocca Verde' is part of the Piperaceae family and is from South America. 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Leaves are elliptic to round, fleshy, shiny and glabrous and round at the apex. ‘Hope’ is a patented cultivar from Josephus M. van der Velden of The Netherlands in February 2007. It is a cross of \u003cem\u003ePeperomia deppeana\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePeperomia quadrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e; both species are native to Mexico and Tropical America. Roots are thin, non-fleshy, densely branched and moderately fibrous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenus name comes from the Greek ‘peperi’ meaning pepper and ‘homoios’ meaning one with or the same as - this is in reference to how similar the plant looks to \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e (Black Pepper).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Indirect light, this means allowing your plant to have a wide view of the sky, this kind of light is somewhere between 200-400 foot-candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeperomia\u003c\/em\u003e prefer evenly moist potting mix (mix ought to be well draining), providing that the plant is receiving appropriate light, water when the top inch of mix has dried out. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeperomia \u003c\/em\u003e'Hope' have very succulent leaves so can tolerate some drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings. 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