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YOUR LITTLE MODERN LEAF CARE GUIDE

Welcome home,
little leaf.

Choose your setup. Get to know it. Keep growing.

My plant just arrived
01 · SMALL CUPS

Small self-watering cups

Fill through the corner. Follow the window. Let the wick do its work.

Small self-watering cup and reservoir windowNutrient water enters the top corner and fills the window to MAX. MIN is ten percent above the window bottom and MAX is ten percent below its top. The wick carries moisture from the reservoir to the growing medium.
  1. 01

    Add nutrient water through the corner.

    Use a narrow spout in the corner opening to add nutrient water directly to the reservoir.

  2. 02

    Let the window guide you.

    Keep nutrient water between MIN and MAX—the middle 80% of the window. Stop at MAX. Refill manually as the level approaches MIN.

  3. 03

    Ready for a little more room?

    Use the included lifting tool or tweezers to gently lift the inner pot when you’re ready to repot into a medium self-watering cup.

SUGGESTED HUMIDITY60–95%+
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE65–80°F
MINI GREENHOUSE TIP

A clear cup with a dome lid can create a mini greenhouse.

95%+ humidity inside dome cup

When and how to remove the dome

The cycle illustrates care, not how quickly your plant drinks. Check the reservoir before refilling.

02 · YOUR SETUP

Medium self-watering cups

More room to grow. The same simple reservoir routine.

Medium self-watering cup care cycleNutrient water enters the fill opening and rises in the reservoir window. Keep the level between MIN and MAX, the middle eighty percent of the window. A cotton wick reaches down into the reservoir.
CARE CYCLEKeep nutrient water between MIN and MAX
  1. 01

    Use the fill opening.

    Add nutrient water directly to the reservoir through the fill opening.

  2. 02

    Let the window guide you.

    Read the reservoir window and check moisture in the growing medium. Refresh nutrient water and clean away buildup.

SUGGESTED HUMIDITY60–95%+
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE65–80°F

Use bright, indirect light. Check your setup regularly and adjust to your plant’s needs.

More about cup care
03 · YOUR SETUP

Propagation cubes

Not just for corms—use your cubes for nodes, cuttings, and even tissue culture plants. A clear view makes it easy to follow roots and new growth.

Propagation cube with sprouted corm and shallow waterA clear 2.2-inch acrylic cube with a snap-on lid holds the white botanical riser and a sprouted corm. A shallow layer of water stays beneath the riser. Gentle ripples indicate water; its level does not fall.Water stays beneath the riser
  1. 01

    Water below.

    Add a shallow layer beneath the botanical riser. Keep the corm, node or cutting above the water.

  2. 02

    Growth point up.

    Place your propagation material on the riser. Start with healthy, firm material and a clean cube.

  3. 03

    Check as it grows.

    Close the lid and watch for roots. Check regularly for stagnant water or decay, and refresh when needed.

Use bright, indirect light. Check your setup regularly and adjust to your plant’s needs.

More about propagation
KEEP IT SIMPLE

Three things to get right.

LIGHT

Bright. Indirect.

Choose bright, filtered light. Grow lights work well when natural light is limited—follow the light’s recommended placement and adjust for your plant. Keep tender leaves away from intense sun, especially inside a clear dome.

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WATER

Check before filling.

Read the reservoir and the growing medium. Nutrient water needs change with light, warmth and growth.

PATIENCE

Change one thing.

Give your plant time to settle. Keep conditions steady and watch its response before making another change.

THE GUIDESMade for the way you grow.
01

Your plant
just arrived.

A calm start makes the next steps easier.

  1. Unpack gently

    Remove shipping wrap carefully, supporting the cup and plant. Keep the original growing setup while the plant settles.

  2. Check the whole plant

    Look at the leaves, stems and visible roots. Photograph any concerns before changing the setup. Keep a new arrival separate from your collection while you inspect it for pests.

  3. Choose a steady spot

    Start in bright, indirect light, away from hot windows and air-conditioning vents. Avoid repotting or changing the medium immediately unless there is a clear problem.

  4. Check nutrient water and humidity

    If it arrived in a self-watering cup, check the reservoir before adding nutrient water. If it arrived under a humidity dome, follow the gradual acclimation guide below.

02

Meet your
self-watering cup.

A small reservoir. A simple routine.

  1. Use the reservoir window

    Look through the window to check the clear reservoir. Place a narrow watering-bottle spout in the corner opening of the inner net cup. Add nutrient water directly to the clear reservoir while the inner cup stays seated.

  2. Keep the crown above nutrient water

    The base of the stem should stay above the nutrient water line. Keep the nutrient water level below the bottom of the inner pot, with the wick reaching into the reservoir.

  3. Watch the medium and roots

    A reservoir does not replace regular checks. Make sure moisture is reaching the roots, and avoid leaving the entire insert submerged. Changes in light and temperature affect nutrient water use.

  4. Keep the reservoir clean

    Refresh stale nutrient water and clean away buildup. If feeding a rooted plant in an inert medium, use a fertilizer suitable for that setup and follow its label dilution. Do not guess at a concentrated dose.

03

From dome
to room.

A gentle transition to lower humidity.

If your starter plant needs to adjust to lower humidity, introduce it gradually over 2–3 weeks. Avoid removing the dome all at once.

  1. Start with familiar conditions

    Keep the dome in filtered light. Do not put a closed clear container in direct sun. Check moisture and leaf condition regularly.

  2. Introduce a little airflow

    Once the plant is settled, make a small opening or briefly lift the cover. Keep light and watering consistent while changing humidity.

  3. Increase exposure gradually

    Over the next 2–3 weeks, gradually increase ventilation and the time spent with the cover open. Begin with short periods and work toward leaving it uncovered, keeping light, temperature, and moisture steady throughout the transition.

04

Small corm.
Fresh start.

A practical starting point for Alocasia propagation.

  1. Check the corm

    Start with a firm corm and a clean cube or container. Soft tissue or a foul smell needs attention; do not place a suspect corm with healthy ones.

  2. Keep moisture near the base

    Position the growth point upward. In a botanical riser setup, keep the propagation material above the water beneath the riser. Avoid submerging the corm.

  3. Provide steady conditions

    Use bright, indirect light and a warm, stable spot. Check regularly for stagnant water or decay, and refresh water when needed.

  4. Repot when roots develop

    Wait for roots and new growth before repotting. Handle the roots gently.

Keep learning.

For more on light, watering and indoor growing conditions:

University of Minnesota · Indoor plant lightingUniversity of Maryland · Watering indoor plantsRHS · Growing houseplants

These general references complement the practical cup and corm guidance above. Always follow plant-specific instructions supplied with your purchase.

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