Golden Selloum

Description

🌱 Care & Handling Guide

✅ Light:

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Tolerates moderate light, but low light will reduce growth and leaf color vibrancy.

• Avoid direct sunlight—it can scorch the leaves.

✅ Watering:

• Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.

• Allow the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil to dry out before watering again.

• Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.

✅ Humidity:

• Loves high humidity (50%+), but adapts to average home humidity.

• Mist leaves occasionally or use a humidity tray or humidifier for best results.

✅ Temperature:

• Thrives in 18-27°C (65-80°F).

• Protect from cold drafts; never below 12°C (54°F).

✅ Soil:

• Use a well-draining, airy soil mix (peat moss + perlite + orchid bark is great).

• Ensure pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.

✅ Fertilizing:

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 20-20-20) every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring-summer).

• Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

✅ Pruning:

• Trim off yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain appearance.

• Can prune to control size and encourage bushier growth.

✅ Repotting:

• Repot every 2-3 years or when root-bound.

• Spring is the best time to repot.

✅ Pests & Problems:

• Watch for spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects.

• Yellow leaves may indicate overwatering.

• Brown leaf tips may indicate low humidity or underwatering.

🌟 Extra Tips:

• Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and help the plant breathe.

• Rotate the plant occasionally for even growth.

• This plant is toxic to pets and humans if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals).