Houseplant Care — Plant Care

Powder coating on plants, Staghorn ferns and succulents  epicuticular waxes

Powder Coated Plants?

Ever wonder why some plants have a powdery coating? Epicuticular waxes are three dimensional crystals covering the outermost layer of most land plants. Some plants have adapted to have more protective waxes for survival. Epicuticular waxes serve important functions for the plant life they blanket in three key ways: moisture balance/hydration retention, sunburn protection, and as a built in pest care system.

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Sacred Elements
How to use moss in houseplants

How to use moss in houseplants

When we recreate the natural environment for our houseplants we offer them a chance to thrive in an environment similar to their native habitat. Let’s imagine where our tropical type houseplants grow naturally. Picturing that lush green landscape and chances are you’ll envision moss too!

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