Care Instructions

At Jacob & Roy we use charcoal in our pots to absorb water. Charcoal stores  carbon and nutrients, and enhances growth. We also use river stones to help with drainage. We use premium soil which contains a range of ingredients to achieve great results. Finally we use peat moss as a top coat, this helps with protecting against temperature extremes and moisture loss. Peat moss also looks great!

Have you tried everything on your care instructions and your plants are still struggling? Below is a list of the main causes for your plants to be unhappy.

Too much water. We recommend watering your plants once a week 50-100 ml as a general guide (that's what we do), this can vary from one environment to another. Over watering is common, this can cause plants to drop leaves and brown on the leaves.

Too little water. Stick your finger deep in the soil, if it feels dry you most likely need to add a little bit of water.

Too cold. Indoor plants belong indoors for a reason, make sure they are not near a draught. If you are cold, then so are your plants.

Too much light. Plants need light but be careful leaving them exposed to direct light for too long. Filtered light is preferable.

Too little light. Plants do not do well in the dark. A good practice is to see if your plant can see the sky from where you have placed it, if they can great, if not move them to a position they can. Plants will actually grow towards the natural light.

Every plant is different and every plant parent has a unique home with unique conditions. Plants are living, breathing wonders and can require a bit of patience and love to ensure they are growing happily.

If you still run into difficulty with your plants health we recommend jumping on Google or YouTube and research your specific plant and your specific home conditions. There is a wealth of information out there and if you dig hard enough you will find the root of your plant issues.  

Hoya Carnosa (Hoya)

Water when the potting soil becomes almost completely dry. Water in the morning. Pour the water evenly over the soil. Always keep the season in mind when caring for a Hoya.

Calathea Orbifolia (Prayer Plant)

Keep in indirect sunlight but can also survive shady spots. It requires moist soil with drainage and fertilising in spring and autumn. The Calathea range enjoys moist and humid environments as its mainly found in  rain forests. Its best kept in kitchens and bathrooms, mist leaves when possible. 

Indian Rope Hoya (Hoya Compacta)

The Hoya tolerates dry soil well, however they do prefer weekly watering during the summer. I water mine every two weeks in the cooler months and once a week during the warmer months. Dig your finger deep into the soil before watering allow the top 1/3 of the soil to dry out between watering. Keep the Hoya where they will get bright light with direct sun in the morning, they will tolerate shade however filtered light is preferred.

 Tineke Ficus (Ficus Elastica)

Keep in indirect sunlight. Water moderately in spring and summer and keep the soil moist. During the winter water the Ficus only every couple of weeks. Ficus plants do not like waterlogged roots, try not to over water.