A 2-inch Schefflera Plant Story from Andrea Shonnard
I can remember a couple of my first house plants, and one specifically comes to mind. A 2-inch Schefflera. This little plant talked to me. What it said, I don’t know – or how it looked was besides the point.
I knew I needed it.
At the time, I had only one other plant that was large and in a 6-inch pot. I really wanted to watch a plant grow, and learn what it needs. To give a time stamp to this momentous opportunity, I got this 2-inch Schefflera plant when I was in 6th grade, and now 31 years later, it’s growing beautifully in an 8-inch pot.
Tips & Hints to Growing 2-inch Houseplants
When you start with a small plant, you really get to learn what it likes. Here are a few tips to caring for a plant that is growing in a 2-inch pot:
- Keep an eye on it. Watering is more crucial on a small plant as there isn’t much soil, and they do dry out quickly.
- There are a bounty of spaces to fit in a small houseplant! We can always seem to find space for a new plant, but because a 2-inch plant is so small, it’s very easy to justify the addition.
- With small houseplants, it’s easy to find a windowsill that gives just the right light. As 2-inch potted plants come in so many varieties, it makes it easy to choose a plant for your conditions.
Favorite Uses for Small Houseplants
- Terrariums
- Kokedama – sitting or hanging
- Plank Mounts
- Growing in cute small pots – 2-3 inches tall.
Watching a plant grow with you, and telling the stories of how it’s gotten to where it is today, is the reward many of us love. Once large enough, your 2-inch plant will grow into a show stopper, and maybe big enough to share a cutting with a friend!
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 541-929-3524, email info@shonnards.com, or always feel welcome to come in and talk to one of our helpful team members.