Classification: Foliage House plant
House Plant Group: Rosette plant
Character: Unusual colour. Short stem with fleshy, lance-shaped leaves.
Safe for pets? Unknown
Varieties:
- Rhoeo discolor (Boat lily)
- Rhoeo discolor vittata
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Bright light or semi-shade. Keep away from direct sunlight
- Water: Keep planting medium moist at all time
- Repotting: Repot every year with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertiliser: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Root rot: Overwatering
Pests:
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength