SUMMARY

Léon & George, a San Francisco–based nursery, is committed to reconnecting people with nature by offering decorative, eco-friendly houseplants that are both resilient and low maintenance. Its Zanzibar Gem is a picture-perfect tropical perennial often referred to as “the eternity plant” because of its near-indestructability – ideal for low light environments. One-year-old plants arrive expertly planted in plastic grow containers and handcrafted matte-glazed ceramic pots, along with a teak plinth or stand.

DIMENSIONS & MORE INFO

Small: Approx. 1′ plant; 5 1/4″ diam., 5 3/4″ high pot; 4″ diam., 1/2″ thick teak plinth.
Medium: Approx. 1 1/2′ to 2′  plant, 6 1/2″ diam., 7 1/2″ high pot; 9 1/2″ diam., 7 3/4″ high teak stand.
Large: Approx. 2 1/2′ to 3′ plant, 10 1/2″ diam.,11 1/2″ high pot; 17 1/4″ diam., 12 1/2″ high teak stand.
Teak stands have a natural oil coating that makes them stain resistant, but they are not water resistant or intended for outdoor use.
Stand legs have felt pads on bottom to prevent scratching surfaces.
Grown free of herbicides in USA.

USE & CARE

This plant can thrive in medium to low light, but will only grow in brighter light. Keep away from direct sunlight. Let dry completely before watering with approx. 1 cup of water. Check the moisture of the soil every week or two. New leaves with grow out light and darken with time. Trim away yellow-brown and wilted leaves (a sign of overwatering) and dry and droopy leaves (a sign of underwatering) to grow new, healthy leaves. If your plant is not growing properly, send a note to plantdoctor@leonandgeorge.com for help with plant care. Mildly toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of children and pets.