Plant care guidelines:

• Don’t over-water: once a week to every 10 days is enough. Let top soil dry before watering again.

• Plant in a pot that has drainage holes at the bottom (use a drip tray to catch any excess water).

• Place away from direct sunlight.

• Place away from direct AC airflow.

• Fertilize every 6-9 months with controlled release fertilizer.

Shipping:

* Free standard shipping can take anywhere between 1 and 14 days from order date. Expedited shipping is available for $50 and plant(s) are delivered between 1 and 3 business days from order date.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How long before my plant arrives?

  If you chose free shipping, your plant(s) can arrive anywhere between 1 and 14 days after purchased. We are able to offer free shipping by pooling various orders together so we will let you know as soon as we schedule your delivery.

  If you chose expedited shipping, your plant(s) will arrive between 1 and 3 business days after purchase. We will let you know as soon as we schedule your delivery.

• In what kind of pot are they planted?

  All our plants come in generic, black grower pots with bottom drainage holes. The plant can be kept in this pot or it can be repotted to another pot.

• What are the pot sizes?

  Large size pot dimensions are: Top diameter: 13”; Bottom diameter: 12”; Height: 11”

  Extra-large pot dimensions are: Top diameter: 17”; Bottom diameter: 14”; Height: 15”

• What kind of pot do you recommend for repotting these?

  We highly recommend any pot with bottom drainage holes. Lyratas are easy to care for but they hate moisture buildup at the roots. You can keep the plant in the original pot and place it inside another nicer looking one or you can transplant it. To keep your floor clean, use a saucer pan underneath the pot to catch excess water.

• How often should I water them?

  Water every 7 to 14 days, not more often than that. Lyratas like to feel the soil dry a little bit before receiving any more water.

• How much water should I put in the plant every time I water it?

  Just enough water so that a couple of drops come out at the bottom drainage holes. After watering a few times, you’ll know approximately how much water this is for your plant.

• Can I remove the bamboo?

  You can remove it if the plant is away from the wind. If the plant is placed in an area where wind can arrive (for example, a balcony or terrace), we recommend keeping the bamboo on for some time.

• My plant’s leaves have white residue on them. What is this and how can I clean it?

  Our irrigation water comes from underground wells and has a high calcium content, leaving some white drop marks on the leaves. These can be cleaned gently with a moist cloth or paper towel.

• What kind of fertilizer do they need?

  You can use any controlled-release fertilizer that can be purchased at a garden center, Home Depot or Lowe’s. Apply no more than the rate specified in the label.

• My plant is showing some brown spots. What should I do?

  This is usually a sign of over-watering or improper drainage. Make sure your pot has drainage holes at the bottom and don’t water your plant more often than every week.

• I’ve had my plant for more than a year without any problems but now it's starting to lose some leaves. What is going on?

  This can be a sign that the roots of the plant have filled the current pot and are too tight (root-bound). If this happens, you can either re-pot the plant into a larger pot or trim the roots.

  Repotting: move the plant to a larger container. Fill the new empty space at the bottom and sides of the new pot with new potting soil.

  Root trimming: remove the plant from the current pot, use a knife or scissors to cut the sides of the rootball all around and some at the bottom. Then plant again in the same pot with new potting soil filling the space where the removed root material was before.