{"product_id":"whirlpool-plant-petrocosmea-iodioides-welsh-grown","title":"Whirlpool Plant - Petrocosmea iodioides - Welsh Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVelvety, spiralling foliage in this plant grows more compact and intricate as the plant ages. Happy plants may also give you a display of pale violet flowers, whose delicate texture contrasts nicely with the velvety foliage. This plant thrives best in high-humidity environments, so copes well in terrarium environments, where the humidity and moisture are ideal. Outside of a terrarium, make sure it gets plenty of water and isn't anywhere too dry - and you just might have some success too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetrocosmea iodioides\u003c\/em\u003e (beauty of the rock, violet-like species)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis plant was first classified in 1899\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhirlpool Plant, Violet Petrocosmea, Violet Whirlpool Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant is native to Southeastern China, in the provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep in bright light out of direct sun; too much sun will scorch it, while too little stunts growth, so it's important to find the right balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Whirlpool will do best with its soil consistently moist, so make sure not to let the whole lot dry between waters. It's probably easiest to bottom-water this one, popping it in a tray of water and allowing it to soak it up, to avoid getting the crown of the leaves too wert and risking rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbove-average humidity is best here, as your Whirlpool Plant will thrive best between 60-80% humidity. A pebble tray will be helpful for keeping it happy and stably humid, or it will also grow well in a larger terrarium setup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a mix that drains well whilst retaining plenty of moisture. A mix of elements like coir and perlite to balance these two attributes should work well here. Repot in spring, every few years once the roots have outgrown each pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDon't overdo the fertiliser for this slow grower; just a little feed every six weeks or so will do. If you're struggling to get flowers, a feed higher in potassium can be helpful to encourage blooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTemperatures between 7-15°C are perfectly fine for your Whirlpool plant. A bit warmer in summer is fine, just make sure it isn't drying out too much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes - non-toxic, so it is safe for your furry friends, though still not advisable to be chomped in large quantities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet the temperature drop overnight and use potassium-rich fertiliser to encourage blooms if they're being stubborn to appear. A high-humidity environment will also help here, so consider changing that if your home is on the drier side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to encourage flowering?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis species blooms in late spring or early summer when given steady, indirect light and a slight drop in night temperature (ideally 12–15°C). Use a gentle high-phosphorus fertiliser in early spring to support flower formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":44004123771133,"sku":"3995336830961","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10cm","offer_id":44004123738365,"sku":"4134336830961","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/whirlpool-plant-petrocosmea-iodioides-welsh-grown-394452.jpg?v=1689216008","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/whirlpool-plant-petrocosmea-iodioides-welsh-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}