A FEW WORSLEYA TIPS

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There is plenty of information online. I recommend spending time researching the care this plant needs to thrive. 

In addition I would like to add a few things that have produced happy plants for me in Northern California. 

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Worsleya Procera grow in the Organ Mountains near Rio de Janeiro. Here a great website with information regarding the climate in the region. 

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I also recommend looking at images of these plants in the wild to get an idea of the natural environment and growing conditions. 

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If you keep your plant outside, know your climate and adjust your soil and light exposure accordingly. 

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My plants do well with morning sun in the summer and all day sun in the cool winter months. 

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Worsleyas like to have water run over their roots, then they want to dry a little in a well aerated environment for the rest of the day. The media should always be slightly moist, but never soggy (the roots will rot). This is where the coarse, loose texture of the planting media plays a part by providing brisk drainage while you provide frequent water. 

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My plants have to deal with summers that are just a little bit too hot and winters that are just a little bit too cold. I move my plants around to help them out with sun/shade/rain ect. and, of course, I water frequently. 

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I have a higher organic content in my planting mix to prevent the roots from drying out too fast during the hot summer than I would have if I lived in Hilo. Generally, I would recommend mixing only 10% organic to 90% inorganic media, especially if your plant will be indoors. Water should run through the mix briskly and there should be minimal water retention. The base of the bulb should be above the soil.

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My plants are in a mix of pumice, #3 perlite, coco fiber based media (I like Royal Gold Tupur), large cork chips, chunky blond peat (not the powdery stuff) as well as a little soil (I like FoxFarm Ocean Forest). 

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I mix 30% organic to 70% inorganic due to the success I have with it compared to the leaner mix in my climate. 

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I fertilize with very dilute General Hydroponics Flora Grow and General Hydroponics BioWeed monthly. 

This is just what works for me – What will be best for you will depend on your climate and the environment your plant will be in. 

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After your plant arrives it needs time to recover. Yellow tips and tired leaves are not abnormal after getting tossed around in a box.

Please keep your plant out of full sun and do not let it dry out for about 3 weeks as it adjusts to its new environment.

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