Urn plant grows best with partial sunlight, moist but well-drained soil, and temperatures between 60F and 85F.
Here’s how to care for urn plants in your home.
Urn Plant Care
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Light
Give your urn plant plenty of bright, indirect light.
This plant naturally grows below the tree canopy’s shade in its native tropical forests.
Keep the plant out of direct sun.
Soil
Use a light, well-drained potting mix that holds moisture.
Water
Allow your urn plant’s soil to dry out before each watering.
Instead of watering on a regular schedule, check soil moisture often and water based on that.
Flush and replace the water every few weeks.
Plants can tolerate higher temperatures with adequate water and humidity.
Take care not to add fertilizer to the water you pour into the central cup.
Some gardeners choose to use fertilizers designed for orchids or air plants.
Offsets will grow around the base of the mother plant after the inflorescence has appeared.
A mature plant may not bloom if temperatures are too consistent.
The plant needs cooler temperatures to grow dormant, after which it may produce an inflorescence.
In the winter, keep the plant in a cool place and cut back on watering.
However, these plants only bloom once in their lifetime.
Once the inflorescence dies back, it won’t regrow.
For future blooms, follow the instructions above to propagate offsets into new plants.
Leaves Turning Yellow
Yellow leaves are a common sign of overwatering your urn plant.
A plant that’s not getting enough light may also display yellow leaves.
Browning Tips
Overly dry conditions can cause the tips of your urn plant’s leaves to brown.
Too much direct sunlight can also cause brown spots on leaves.
Urn plants can grow between one and three feet tall.
Urn plants will only bloom once in their lifetime.
Yes, urn plant makes an excellent houseplant with the proper care and conditions.
