Fancy Plant Care

Fancy Plant Kit Field Guide

🌿 Fancy Plant Kit Field Guide

📦 Unboxing & Setup

  • 🌱 3 reusable 4-inch terracotta pots
  • 🪴 3 compressed soil disks – expand with warm water
  • 🌾 Seed packs: Coleus, Mimosa Pudica, and Viola

🛠️ Setup Instructions

  • 1️⃣ Place one soil disk into the pot. Slowly pour warm water (about 1/3 cup) until it expands fully.
  • 2️⃣ Fluff the soil with a spoon or finger to aerate it.
  • 3️⃣ Choose one plant to grow per pot. Use the seed guide below for how many to plant.
  • 4️⃣ Gently press the seeds into the surface of the soil. Do not bury deeply!
  • 5️⃣ Place in bright, indirect sunlight and mist lightly with water.
💧 Use a spray bottle for watering at first to avoid overwatering small seeds.

🌸 What’s Growing?

1. Coleus

🌀 Vibrant foliage in reds, purples, and greens.

🌱 Germinates in 7–14 days. Loves warmth and humidity.

🧮 Plant about 15–20 seeds per pot.

2. Mimosa Pudica

🌟 Also known as the “sensitive plant” – its leaves fold when touched!

⚡ Germinates in 10–21 days. Keep warm and lightly mist daily.

🧮 Plant 4–6 seeds per pot.

3. Viola

🌼 Tiny colorful flowers with sweet scents.

❄️ Prefers cooler temps. Germinates in 10–14 days. Keep soil evenly moist.

🧮 Plant 6–10 seeds per pot.

🌞 Basic Plant Care

  • Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight.
  • Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water when top inch is dry.
  • Soil: Use well-draining potting mix.
  • Temperature: 65°F to 75°F is ideal.
  • Pot: 3 terracotta pots included – rustic & breathable!
✨ Tip: Rotate your pot every few days for even growth and happy leaves!
🌿 Fun Fact: Violas were a favorite in Shakespeare’s gardens!
🌱 Did You Know? Mimosa Pudica reacts to touch, heat, and even vibrations!
📝 Don’t forget to tag your plant babies on IG using #BotanikitGrow