Fancy Plant Care
🌿 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!
🌱 Did You Know? Mimosa Pudica reacts to touch, heat, and even vibrations!
📝 Don’t forget to tag your plant babies on IG using #BotanikitGrow