Plant Care Sheets
One of the biggest aggravations with buying plants from most retail establishments is that the instructions for their care are far too rudimentary. Most plants come with bare basic light and temperature requirements, along with USDA Zone recommendations that are increasingly undependable, especially in particular microclimates where temperatures are much higher or lower than the surrounding area. Most plant tags rarely include humidity, fertilizing guidelines, proper care before and after flowering, or native habitat. These may not affect the plant's care right away, but this information may keep the plant in optimal health. This is particularly difficult when trying to get information on carnivorous, prehistoric, or other exotic plants, as much of the information available to the public is either obsolete or just plain wrong.
This is why the Texas Triffid Ranch offers Plant Care Sheets to assist with keeping your plant healthy and happy after its purchase. The Plant Care Sheets are based on personal experience with each of the varieties and species of plant sold through the Triffid Ranch, and are offered in good faith as a resource for anyone seeking to keep their plant alive, whether or not the plant was purchased through the Triffid Ranch. As the Triffid Ranch expands its cast of flora, the number of Plant Care Sheets will increase, and the Plant Care Sheets will be updated on a regular basis to reflect improved care techniques and information. All are available in PDF format for free download (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or in print form with each plant sold.
Important Copyright Information and Disclaimer: The information in these Plant Care Sheets is ©2010 Texas Triffid Ranch, and permission is given to reproduce this sheet in its entirety for personal or reasonable use. Please feel free to contact the Texas Triffid Ranch for further information on what constitutes "personal or reasonable use," because we're reasonable. If used for reference material in other published material, please refer back to the Triffid Ranch, particularly when used as a research resource. All information in these Plant Care Sheets is offered in good faith on an "AS IS" basis, and neither the Texas Triffid Ranch nor its employees will be held responsible for any financial loss or personal injury from use or misuse of the information presented herein. The Texas Triffid Ranch reserves the right to alter any information on a Plant Care Sheet at any time, particularly when new scientific developments require a revision of obsolete or outdated material.
