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Does the most beautiful sansevieria in the world,  SANSEVIERIA Metallica ('Beauty Queen') Can only be seen in Davao, Philippines? Beauty queen is one of the most beautiful varieties of sansevierias, it is an extremely white variegated sansevieria from the Metallica type. I bought one pot of Sansevieria Beauty Queen in Manila worth P1,000 for 3 leaves. Then I saw a posting from the market place that it is abundant in Davao del Sur. However, when I got the chance to chat with the seller from Davao she managed to get 5 pots only. It was shipped though LBC from Davao to Luzon for P245 pesos via COD. It took only 3 days for the delivery time and I just planted it on a plastic pot 3 days after I received the plant. It is very rare to find and expensive on the market. It's been proven that beauty queen is a mutation of S. metallica 'Siam Silver' and it's very rare to appear. (c) sansevieria_ph

Homalomena Aurea is an eye candy. The price of the matured form before was P100,000 and now drop from P10,000 to P25,000. You can use an organic soil-less potting mix to nourish the plant growth. Put the plant in a bright indirect sunlight to maintain its good variegation. Water Homalomena Aurea three times a week or more often during summer. NUTRIENT AND MINERAL RICH- Our organic soilless mix is enriched with the necessary nutrients and minerals needed for a healthy and productive plant. It is the perfect mix of organic materials like vermicast, CRH, cocopeat, etc. NATURE'S BLACK GOLD - Vermicast provides the gold standard value to professional farmers, urban farming enthusiasts, and home gardeners down to landscapers. It is rich in nutrients and good micro-organisms that aid in significant improvement of germination rate, soil quality, and plant yield without the need for expensive commercial chemical fertilizers. Benefits from the use of vermicast are achieved from both a revenu

The Philodendron Variegated Orlando is one of the famous expensive plant during the pandemic. Matureds size plant cost around P100,00 to P150,000. But nowadays you can buy the plant from P5,000 to P10,000 only. You can try using Bonsai potting mix with the Orlando as it promotes proper drainage and allows air circulation·  Maximizes nutrient uptake·  Promotes beneficial bacteria·  Contains premium ingredients. AKADAMA PREMIUM BONSAI MIX This potting mix gives your bonsai tree and house plants the environment it needs to thrive. It’s pre-mixed or ready – to- use and is made up of premium ingredients, such as akadama, kiryuzuna and lava rocks. It can hold an adequate amount of moisture that your plant needs, yet still allows excess water to drain properly and prevent water-logging. EASY ZIP RESEALABLE BAG - Simply tear off the top then reseal the bag over for any left over. The bag is sturdy, bio-degradable and recyclable for future use. Product Highlights: · Promotes proper drainage · A

Homalomena Thai Cons price before is P30,000 to P50,000 depending on the size. Now you can buy the plant from P5,000 to P8,000 pesos. It is good to use soil-less potting mix for Homalomea Thai COns. ALL PURPOSE SOIL-LESS POTTING MIX: WHY USE A GOOD QUALITY SOIL-LESS POTTING MIX? Healthy roots mean healthy plants. A good quality potting mix is crucial when growing plants in pots or containers. Ordinary soil- based potting mix tends to get compacted, thus leading to root rot which is oftentimes irreversible. Unhealthy roots also limit the plant’s ability to effectively absorb nutrients or fight infection or disease. In the end, investing in a good quality potting media is more economical. ALL-NATURAL AND HIGH QUALITY CONTENTS The potting media is coco peat-based, and is therefore light and soil-less. It contains only natural and organic ingredients which are safe for plants, humans and pets. Because it’s soil-less, it does not carry harmful pathogens that are typically present in most so

Variegated Walichii is a beauty in the eye. Place your plant in a bright indirect sunlight and moist every other day or when necessary. The price before of a matured form is P30,000, now you can buy it for as low as P5,000. You can use a gritty soil mix like succulent potting mix and a well-draining pot to make sure the water will not stay in the pot. Soil-less and More Gritty, 25% More Weight - Premium Certified Organic Materials - Infused with Neem - Complete with Organic Nutrients - Fast draining but still retains the right moisture - Bio-degradable Eco-friendly Packaging Try our new SOIL-LESS POTTING MIX FOR CACTUS & SUCCULENTS, now with improved contents that your succulent babies will surely benefit from.  NOW CONTAINS VOLCANIC LAVA ROCKS The new improved potting mix contains volcanic lava rocks which contains high levels of iron, magnesium, nitrogen and other minerals that are excellent for healthy succulent growth. Because of their porous texture, lava rocks have the capabi

Philodendron Melanochrysum is one of the most beautiful Philodendrons but a bit hard to take care of. I bought my Philodendron Melanochrysum mother plant from Cavite for P4,000 for about 2.5 feet in height. The plant needs constant watering and enough bright indirect sunlight to thrive. Here are some tips to grow your Philodendron Melanochrysum: 1. Provide it with bright, indirect light or bright, filtered light. 2. Keep the potting mix moist. 3.Provide with humidity and warm temperatures. 4.Use well-draining potting mix that holds some moisture. 5. Repot when ROOTBOUND. 6. Give it a moss pole to climb. 7. Osmocote every 3 months. 8. AFF at least once a week. 9. Fungicide twice a month or when necessary. 10. HB 101 (foliar spray) for some glow-up shine  You can use Leafy Bloom Premium  Booster- Plant spray for indoor and outdoor plants to nourished the plant BEST BLOOM: The Leafy Bloom Premium Flower Booster gives your flowers the bloom you never thought they needed through giving it v

One of the rarest monstera in the trade - Monstera Dilacerata / Burle Marx Flame / Bone Monstera is an extremely rare and highly sought after Monstera in the current rare plant market. The price range from P10,00 to P20,000 for the matured form.  Provide a plant pole to activate its aerial roots before cutting and propagating.Onnce the aerial roots are activated you can plant the cuttings directly to the soil (light mix). You can use Miracle-Gro plant food to nourish the plant. The Burle Marx Flame is a hybrid plant that was created by crossing the Monstera Dilacerata with the Philodendron Insulare. The Burle Marx Flame is named after the Brazilian artist and architect, Roberto Burle Marx. The plant is known for its beautiful leaves that have white markings on them. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes, Includes 48 Spikes - Continuous Feeding for all Flowering and Foliage Houseplants - NPK 6-12-6, 1 Pack of 48 Spikes Miracle-Gro makes growing beautiful, vibrant houseplants easy with th

Ultra Rare Musa Banana Varieties price ranges from P9,000 to P50,000. Some online sellers are selling bulbs and stems for a much cheaper price. Being a banana plant it can thrive on direct sunlight. Yo can plant it in a pot or direct to the soil. You can use Plant Food No. 5 to feed the plant. PLANT FOOD NO.5 Contains 5 all-natural ingredients in 1 pack:1. Rabbit Manure - Rabbit manure has more nutrients than cow, chicken or horse manure. 2. Vermicast - Earthworms benefit our gardens in many ways. Their castings are so useful because they are full of organic matter and desirable microorganisms that yield benefits beyond what fertilizer ratios show. 3. Crushed egg shells - Crushed egg shells are rich in calcium and other minerals that help your garden thrive, which make them a great source of plant food. 4. Seaweed Extracts - Seaweeds contain a wide range of macro and micro nutrients that help promote growth, and healthy lusher leaves.5. Organic Phosphorus from Guano - Bat Guano is a gr

Anthurium for me is one of the hardest plants to take care of but I must say it is one of my favorites as I was able to make my Clarinervium thrive. I bought the mother plant with two stems from Thailand for P5,000 and I was able to divide the plant and both are thriving well. The plant need a high humid place and bright indirect sunlight. You can use Soil Revitilizer to enhance the plant growth. Rich Soil Revitalizer is a soil conditioner that helps improve the quality of your soil or potting media. Poor soil can mean excessive clay (muddy or sticky), nutrient depleted or unbalanced pH (either too acidic or too alkaline). Rich Soil Revitalizer improves the texture of bad soil, restores pH balance and provides nourishment. It is infused with beneficial microbes that promote healthier roots. For potted plants, it revitalizes used potting media or soil, in order to restore depleted nutrients. It's 100% organic and doesn't expose your plants to risks of overdose, regardless of rep

The Scindapsus Mayari is an eye candy especially when the variegation is a full moon with the look of an aurea. You have to provide plant poles to make the plant thrive better. I am using Miracle Gro every 7 to 14 days to feed the plant. I bought my mother plant for P2,500 for a single leaf and now I was able to propagate the plants. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food is great for use on all indoor plants, including edibles! Instantly feed all indoor houseplants, including edibles, with Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food. Simply apply the formula directly to the soil, or mix it with water. Apply once a week The ultimate indoor plant and outdoor garden booster, Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is a simple-to-mix formula that instantly feeds vegetables, trees, shrubs, and herbs with the nutrients your soil needs to grow healthy roots, stems, petals, and leaves. Packed full of growth-helping minerals, this powdered formula quickly dissolves in water so you may feed your plants with

What are the rare species of Rhapidopohora Sp. and how to take care of these plants. If you have a Raphidophora Tetraspherma, the care should be the same. Top Rare Rhaphidophora Sp. Albo Mint Aurea Silver Marble Perfect White Banana Banana Mint Round Form and Hayi Giant. Raphidophora Tetrasperma likes chunky and well-aerated soil mix. You can use Rainbow Pon Substrate to Grow healthy, pest-free plants which s available at Shopleaf Rainbow Pon is an excellent alternative to traditional potting soil. It eliminates fungi from infecting your plant roots which allows your plant to have the perfect amount of drainage and airflow. Instead of standing water, the sub-irrigation of pon circulates the water. It works for all plants and it stabilizes PH balance. Pon is economical too as it can be washed and reused for years, and is self-fertilizing for up to 5 months. What's in Shopleaf Rainbow Pon Substrate? - imported, high-quality mineral stones: red lava rock, black lava rock, maifan stone

In my experience as a rare plant collector,  Anthurium is one of the hardest plants to make thrive at least for some species. Anthurium dos not like direct exposure to sunlight and likes a humid environment. I have bought an imported Anthurium Forgetii from Thailand and until now I was not able to propagate since it rarely gave new leaf.  T here are known to be at least 1,000 described species of Anthurium. One of the easiest Anthrurium to take care of is the Anthurium Clarinervium. I bought my Clari back in 2021 for P3,500 and I already managed to propagate.  There are other Anthurium on my wish plant such as Veitchii, Crystallinum, Warocqueanum. Below are the most beautiful and rare Anthurium Foliage. You can use Plant Vertilizer to nourish the plant. HB-101 is an all-purpose natural plant vitalizer that is highly effective for use in growing all kinds of plants. All you have to do is to dilute HB-101 with water. It is easy to use, safe and harmless, which makes it perfect for organi

How much is the ultra-rare plant Cherry Red with pink Variegation? Some sellers are posting the plant for P500,000 but I believed by the fourth quarter of the year the price will drop to P10,000 just like the Philodendron Variegated Billitiae. During propagation, you can use a soilless mix so the roots have more space to breathe. Shopleaf has a their very own mix of enriched indoor potting mix that they use in almost all the plants they sell. They have been developing this formula for the past three years and are proud to say that thay have perfected a balanced medium that suits almost every type of indoor plant. Sholeaf procured, curated & tested every raw material of this mix ourselves and there is no shortcuts in creating this premium mix. We guarantee your money's worth. Ingredients 1. Carbonized Rice Hull 2. Decomposed Rice Hull 3. Coco Coir 4. Pumice 5. Mycorrhizae compost 6. Aged Coco Peat 7. Neem Dust 8. High Grade Peat Moss 9. Perlite Product Highlights: Balance

I have seen a lot of plant vloggers using this blue powdered-like plant food for their plants and their collections look healthier and lush. So I bought one from Shopee to apply for my variegated plants and it really works wonder for our plants. For almost a pinch, I mix it in about 3 liters of water so as not to overfeed the plants. The price of variegated Fiddle Leaf before is P20,000 for only 1 foot-sized plant. Now you can buy the same size for only P1,800 from local importers and it will be shipped from Thailand potted. Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food could be moist and damp after sometimes. Hence, it still serves its purpose as plant food. It is 100% Authentic from the USA. Miracle-Gro All Purpose instantly feeds to grow bigger, more beautiful plants versus unfed plants. Feed every 1-2 weeks Use with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder or any watering can. Miracle Gro all purpose plant food is water soluble Contains chelated iron and five other trace elements plus soil penetrant.  P

 Just like the regular or green masoniana, this Sansevieria variety can thrive both in low light and direct sunlight. If you want your plant to have a good variegation, you need to sun-stress the plant to enhance its variegation. I bought my Variegated Masoniana for 2 medium leaves at P2,500. Now you can buy medium-sized Variegated Masoniana for only P500. Watering: Best to water the plant every 14 days if it's inside your house and seven to ten days if it's placed outside. Fertilizer: Since it is a variegated plant, use MaxxiCote,a controlled release fertilizer, is a granulated fertilizer that releases nutrients gradually into the soil. Because it is comprised of water soluble nutrients, it is absorbed into the plant slowly preventing overfertilizing and burning. This fertilizer is engineered to help promote bigger and healthier plants. One application only needed every 90 days. This fertilizer has 14-14-14 which means that it has equal percentages of the elements Nitrogen

If you are a new plant collector, Begonia is one of the hardest plant to grow since it easily melt and die if overwatered. Make sure you will use a light medium and well-aerated to make Begonia thrive. I used a mix of pumice, cocopeat and vermicast for my Begonias. Peat moss and Sphagnum moss are also good for Begonias. Vermicast 100% Natural Soil Conditioner w/ Macro-Micro Elements & Beneficial Micro Organism. Vermicast (also called worm castings, worm humus, worm manure, or worm faeces) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by earthworms. These castings have been shown to contain reduced levels of contaminants and a higher saturation of nutrients than the organic materials before vermicomposting. Vermicast nutrient content varies with earthworm feed type, but feeding waste to earthworms does cause nitrogen mineralization, followed by phosphorous and sulphur mineralization after egestion. A typical nutrient analysis of casts is C:N ratio 12–15:1; 1.5%–2.5% N, 1.2

Eggshell Powder is an All-Natural Plant Fertilizer. Every time I will cook an egg I used to wash and dry out the shell and make a powder for my plants. I have bought an egg crusher in Lazada worth only P160. You can simply add crushed eggshells in or on the soil as a natural way of providing your indoor plants with extra calcium. Another advantage is that the eggshells will also help to aerate the soil. Airy soil makes it easier for your plant's roots to grow. The first way you can use eggshells in your houseplants is to grind them up. First, clean the eggshells and allow them to fully dry. Once dry, add them to a coffee grinder or food processor and grind until you have a fine powder. Once you have a fine powder, how you "feed" your plants is key. You can also use Thieves Spray, a 100% all natural plant based and made with 100% pure essential oil, a multi-purpose plant spray that can be used on ALL kinds of plants 🌿 Smells refreshing 🌿 Helps keep away bugs & pes

Ficus Shivereana Moonshine is one of the most beautiful varieties of rubber plants with its light green and yellow variegation. Plant version of a mojito cocktail. Refreshing lime green leaves with dark green freckles. You can protect your plants from insects, mice and pests by using Thieves or Neem Oil Plant Spray. Why use Plant Spray infused with Neem Oil Extract, Organic Soap, Essential Oil - Protects your plants from pests - Encourages growth of lush leaves due to unobstructed stomata - Brings out the glow in leaves - May prevent fungal infection CITRONELLA – To drive away mosquitoes and other flying insects that hide in plants PEPPERMINT - To deter insects, mice and pets from getting near your plants HOW TO USE:  Shake well (count 10 seconds) right before spraying. Spray on top and bottom of leaves to eradicate common pests. As plant shine, spray on top of leaves then wipe away gently with a clean soft cloth. Store at room temperature. For best results, consume within 6 months. T

I have seen a lot of Plant Vloggers using MSG or Vetsin as fertilizer on their plants and I have tried it myself. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is known as an “unhealthy” ingredient in most human foods if present in excess, but in plants, it has actually been used in many fertilizers. Many farms today now spray their crops with MSG to enrich growth and to ward off insects. MSG is an excellent fertilizer for plants as it is high in nitrogen and minerals. When used as a plant nutrient, it can aid in healthy plant development, accelerate growth, and enhance the development of flowers and fruit. It can also be used to deter insects from plants. How to Apply: For small plants and those that are less than a year old, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of MSG to 5-litre water. Apply once every two weeks. For bigger plants and those that are more than a year old, mix 5 tablespoons of MSG with 1-litre water. Apply once every two weeks. Watch how to apply MSG to your plants:

Philodendron Golden Serratum is one of the easiest Philodendrons to grow. I bought my two pots in early 2022 for P1,800 each and managed to propagate 5 new plants. I used a soilless potting mix in my propagation and my Golden Serratum is loving it. On April 2023 you can buy a medium size plant for only P500. Philodendrons are a genus of houseplants that are accustomed to tropical rainforests. In their natural habitat, these plants are exposed to highly humid environments with regular rain showers. The soil contains lots of nutrients from decaying matter. While the roots are consistently exposed to moisture, the soil is able to drain well and with enough air pockets to allow oxygen to flow through. Soilless Potting Mix is specially blended to provide these plants with an environment that mimics their natural habitat. This means loose, airy and well-draining soil, with lots of organic matter for a nutrient-rich grow media. Why use Premium Philodendron Mix? LOOSE, LIGHT AND AIRY  This p