Improvement tips

African violet comes from the high rainforests of East Africa, where it grows in the shade of other plants and the humidity conditions are high. In nature the African violet grows in moist soil and even on rock surfaces. The key to a thriving African violet on the tevaplanter is to keep the surface moist and the leaves dry. Although it is a plant adapted to shade, it is recommended to place in a very bright area without direct sunlight to encourage flowering. It should be fertilized every other week to accelerate growth during the growing season to preserve the color of the leaves and encourage flowering. You can start growing African violets on the tevaplanter by either leaf cuttings (slow process) or replanting.

This ferns roots likes constant moisture therefor we recommend to plant it at the lower/mid part of the vessel and always make sure that the vessel never completely dries out. The first period after replanting is a delicate period and requires patience to see success. The plant takes time to recover from the transition and to get used to its new home. After a few months it will start to grow roots on the surface and will become bigger & stronger.

The Lace flower vine is a creeping plant originally from Central and South America. It is possible to start growing an Alsobia on the tevaplanter with three different methods; replanting, mother plant or cuttings. Cuttings would be the most difficult method to start with. If you choose to use the cutting method, we recommend cutting a long piece which has roots showing. This plant does not need much water and it would be good to let the water level drop, which gives the roots time to dry. This plant has nice white flowers which blooms often in the good lighting condition

The Shefflera, a large bush/tree, was experimentally grown on the tevaplanter. A small cutting mounted on the vessel quickly adapted, with roots enveloping the tevaplanter and displaying an attractive appearance. Various Shefflera types can be grown using replanting or stem cutting methods after water propagation. This plant thrives in bright light or direct sunlight.

The Platycerium superbum comes from the staghorn fern family and is one of the coolest plants! In the wild it grows on tree trunks, they grow into very large plants, much larger than the tevaplanter. We planted a small one as an experiment, it was interesting to see how it grew on the tevaplanter over the years. During the year, the plants have an active period for growth and a stagnant period for rest. During the growing period the plant needs more water and fertilizer, so you should keep in mind to fill the vessel more often.

Ficus pumila is a climbing plant which grows roots along the stem. Pumila means dwarf and the name is in reference to the size of the leaves, in fact this plant could cover an entire wall over time and will need pruning on the tevaplanter after a period. The plant originates from East Asia and prefers to grow in a humid environment. From our experience, we recommend to let the water level in the vessel drop to allow roots to dry out. After the plant has taken root, it is even possible to leave the vessel partially full. Grow in a bright and airy place. A really nice and beautiful plant.

This fern is one of our favorite plants, originally grown in Australia this creeping plant grows both in soil and on tree trunks. The Kangaroo fern loves its roots consistently moist, which is why we recommend planting it at the bottom of the tevaplanter and never let the vessel dry. Over time the plant roots will take hold and the plant will start growing upwards covering the tevaplanter completely. The first period after planting is stressfull for the plant and will take longer than a month or two for the plant to get used to its new home and start growing.

English ivy is a hardy, climbing plant known for its air cleaning qualities. it’s a slow grower but once established can grow pretty quickly. It can handle almost any lighting but would appreciate bright light with a bit of early morning sun. It’s best to place the English ivy in the lower-mid part of the tevaplanter and start growing it with the mother plant method. This plant will grow very large and will need pruning.

This Begonia hirsuta is not very common and can be hard to find but if you manage to find a few seeds you’ll be able to grow an impressive plant. Generally begonias are a very big family of plants, some of them are suitable to grow on the tevaplanter and some not. This specific begonia is very tolerant and it’s easily growing, flowering and seeding herself on the tevaplanter. There are 3 methods to start growing: seeds (mixed into fine-soil), replanting and stem cut.

Baby tears enjoys humidity and prefers to grow in a shady environment. It’s a beautiful houseplant and a great choice to grow on the tevaplanter. The methods to start growing it is by replanting and the idea is to gently separate the soil from the roots while trying to keep the roots whole and safe. Later, try to flatten the shape of the roots as much as possible and mount it on the moist surface of the tevaplanter. Secure it with rubber bands and keep the tevaplanter moist in a light and airy environment.

The Tiger paw is a beautiful begonia which you can start growing on your tevaplanter vessel with two methods, replanting and leaf cuttings. Leafe cuttings is an interesting method to start from but can take many months to develop into a mature plant. We recommend to find a small plant and gently replant it on the low-mid part of the vessel. The plant may go into shock for the first month or two after replanting but with time it will acclimate to its new home. Begonias are tropical and sub-tropical plants that usually needs high humidity in the air and a warm environment. Not recommended for beginners.

The Bird’s Nest Fern, native to tropical regions, thrives on trees in rainforests. Indoors, its leaves reach up to 2 feet, shorter than the 5 feet possible outdoors. Start with a small plug on the tevaplanter, Bird’s nest ferns thrive in bright, indirect light. It prefers consistent moisture, so mount it on the lower-mid section and maintain a high water level. It adapts well to the tevaplanter, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts.

The Cretan brake is an easy to grow plant, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. This ferns roots likes constant moisture therefor we recommend to plant it at the lower/mid part of the vessel and always make sure that the vessel never completely dries out. The first period after planting is a delicate period and requires patience to see success. The plant takes time to recover from the transition and to get used to its new home. After a few months it will start to grow roots on the surface and will become bigger & stronger

Nephrolepis cordifolia “Duffii” / Lemon button fern – Suitable for a variety of lighting conditions; from shade to a gentle morning or afternoon sun as well as direct bright light. A lover of moisture and irrigation but can thrive as well in average humidity. Very suitable for planting on the tevaplanter, you can plant a mature plant or several plugs for a lush look in a short amount of time. It is recommended to plant in the central-lower part of the vessel, from where it will climb upwards until it reaches full coverage. To maintain the full and fresh look, make sure to provide your lemon button fern with fertilizer once a month.

On this tevaplanter we mounted 3 different plants together: Monstera adansonii, Raphidophora tetraspema and a Epipremnum aureum Njoy. The Epipremnum aureum Njoy did not fair so well on the tevaplanter during our testing but the Monstera adansonii & Raphidophora tetraspema took very well to its new home. These plants becomes large with time, much larger in proportion to the tevaplanter which may not be to everyone’s liking. These plants enjoy a lot of water and a good amount of bright indirect light. You can start your grow by replanting from a young plant or by stem cuttings.

Neoregelias sp is part of the Bromeliad family which comes in a large variety of all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors. The Bromeliad as well as the Neoregelias sp are an epiphytic plant which you can find growing on trees. The Bromeliad usually do not grow in soil which means its roots needs to be exposed to air. They are a very good fit for the tevaplanter, the first period after replanting is the most probelamtic time for the plant. It may take a long time until the plant grows new roots (sometimes it can take even a few months). We recommend to mount the Bromeliad with the cutting method as we saw the best progress but replanting is another great and easy option. *Tip* Choose a plant that is showing the beggining of a new growth, it will root much quicker..

We start to grow our philadendrun from a very small plug. Its much easier to start growing from a small plant on the tevaplanter and also when starting with a small plant, it grows relative to the shape of the vessel. Philodendrons are native to South America and can be found in rainforests, swamps and along riverbanks which is why the tevaplanter is a perfect fit. It’s an easy to grow plant for indoors, with time it will grow into a large plant and will be a beautiful and unique decor in any living space.

The Philodendron micans is a very beautiful plant which has velvety heart shaped leaves. This plant enjoys bright indirect light as well as high humidity in its environment. You can start growing it on your tevaplanter vessel by three different methods: stem cutting, replanting and mother planting. If you start from stem cuttings, make sure to cut a long enough piece with root tips showing from the hips. The Philodendron micans enjoys a wet surface, so mounting it on the lower/middle section of your vessel would be best for a great and successful growing experience

The Rabbit foot fern is a creeping fern native to Fiji. It can handle a wide range of temperature from cool to hot. Its a plant that enjoys partial to full shade lighting. There are two methods to start growing the Rabbit foot fern on the Tevaplanter vessel; replanting and cuttings. For the fastest and easiest grow we recommend to mount your Rabbit foot fern with the replanting method. It will take a few months for the plant to establish itself to grab hold and start growing but with time the plant will grow and cover the entire vessel. As with most ferns, it is necessary to not let the vessel completely dry out.

In the wild Hoya plants grow on the trees, climbing along the stem and taking root in different places. The Hoya family is very diverse, we chose to grow Hoya lacunosa as it has small leaves which suits the shape of the tevaplanter. We recommend to start growing a Hoya plant from cuttings or the mother-plant methods. If you chose to grow through cuttings, make sure to cut a long stem and if there are root tips showing it will be much easier and faster for the plant to grow and take hold of the vessel. Make sure to place the plant in a very lit area with short periods of direct sunlight. It is really easy but requires patience, nature has its own time.

This plant comes from Southeast Asia, in nature it grows in a tropical & sub-tropical environment and is very suitable to grow indoors. This ferns roots likes constant moisture therefor we recommend to plant it at the lower/mid part of the vessel and always make sure that the vessel never completely dries out. The first period after planting is a delicate period and requires patience to see success. The plant takes time to recover from the transition and to get used to its new home. After a few months it will start to grow roots on the surface and will become bigger & stronger.

On this tevaplanter we mounted 3 different plants together: Monstera adansonii, Raphidophora tetraspema and a Epipremnum aureum Njoy. The Epipremnum aureum Njoy did not fair so well on the tevaplanter during our testing but the Monstera adansonii & Raphidophora tetraspema took very well to its new home. These plants becomes large with time, much larger in proportion to the tevaplanter which may not be to everyone’s liking. These plants enjoy a lot of water and a good amount of bright indirect light. You can start your grow by replanting from a young plant or by stem cuttings.

We grew a few types of Begonias and this Begonia mazae was one of the easiest Begonia for us to grow on the tevaplanter. This type of begonia is more like a miniature plant where it won’t grow very big and will grow relatively fast. Its important to give it time in the beginning to recover from the initial replanting shock. It’s also important to place the vessel in a well lit area with a bit of direct sunlight.