How To Care For Leaf Of Life Plant. You can apply the fertilizer when you typically water allowing it to run through the soil and out the bottom drain holes. New stems will emerge from trimmed ones.
Bryophyllum Pinnatum more popularly known leaf of Life is a succulent plant that can be found all throughout the island and its main use is to cure colds fevers bronchial and any other respiratory issues. Warm 13 fresh leaf of life leaves over a fire or the stove. The betel plant needs regular watering.
The seeds need light to germinate so simply press them on the soil surface and barely cover with soil.
For plants that measure less than 2 feet from the soil to the tallest leaves water 1 cup each week. Water your Pilea when the top 75 of the soil is dry. To retain moisture in the soil consider applying a layer of mulch around the plants. Cold tap water will chill your plants roots and stress your plants causing it to drop its leaves.