Melbourne Plant Gallery (MPG) is an online gallery which allows users
to learn more about the different characteristics of plants that they
find interesting.
The gallery also ensures that plant enthusiasts whether they are amatures
or experts are able to access information which helps their beautiful plants
to flourish. When faced with plant challenges people are invited to contact the
gallery’s hotline where a plant expert will assist them in tackling the issue.
Afterall, every plant has a story.
Name - Snake plant
Colour - Emerald green and lemon yellow
Height - 1.75m
Instructions for care - Water the plant once every 3 to 5 months.
Place in a cool area that receives large amounts of direct sunlight. Avoid
oversaturating the plant with any kind of fertilizer or pesticides as it thrives in very if the
plant overgrows the pot, repot it and trim the roots.
Name - Sparse pothos
Colour - Lime green
Height - 2.12m
Instructions for care - Water 3 times per week. Keep in an area that
has plenty of sunlight throughout the year. Use nutrient rich soil that has
the ability to retain a decent amount of water. In order to avoid pests and diseases, dilute
environmentally friendly pesticide concentrate and spray the plant thoroughly.
Name - Stooped gazania
Colour - Malachite green
Height - 1.31m
Instructions for care - Water 3 times a week and place in an area with reduced sunlight in the presence of shade.
Use nutrient rich fertilizer every blooming season in order to allow for effective growth.
Ensure that the plant is located in an area that has plenty of space to grow.
Name - Spotted lily pads
Colour - Jewel green and subtle yellow
Height - 0.48m
Instructions for care - Water regularly around 3 times a week and ensure that the solid is always somewhat
damp. Store in partial shade and partial sunlight. Avoid replanting as the plant is very sensitive to slight
changes in environmental conditions. Use gentle pesticides when exposed to potential infections or diseases.
Name - Jade succulent
Colour - Pea green and muted purple
Height - 0.7m
Instructions for care - Due to its desert like nature the plant only requires a small amount of water in
conditions of severe heat. Trim leaves once every 4 months to ensure healthy growth. Once a year give the
plant food that is rich in phosphorus and potassium in order to prevent any mineral deficiencies and enhance
soil quality.
Name - Thorned tatsoi
Colour - Sage green
Height - 2.56m
Instructions for care - No need to water unless the plant encounters extreme heat repetitively. Grow in areas
that receive a sufficient amount of direct sunlight. In colder months ensure to trim the excessive outer growth
of the plant to allow for it to grow well in warmer temperatures. No fertiliser is required as the plant can handle
very harsh conditions.
Name - Native Japonica
Colour - Blush pink and grassy green
Height - 0.3m
Instructions for care - Water once every fortnight. Store in a cool, well ventilated space. Avoid any harsh sunlight
and ensure that there is sufficient shade. Potassium fertilizer or manure can be used once every 6 months. To ensure
that the plant grows in the desired direction use a piece of string and tie the stem of the plant to a tall stick
which is placed firmly into the soil.
Name - Spear paddle
Colour - Forest moss
Height - 1.35m
Instructions for care - Water once every two days. Store in the path of direct sunlight indoors and avoid the
cold. Incase of potential infestation or disease use a cotton pad with oil and wipe the surface and underside of
the leaves properly. Plant in a bigger pot to allow room for extreme growth.
Melbourne Plant Gallery (MPG) was founded by a young university student studying marketing and communications 4 years
ago. They were very passionate about educating themselves and others on the importance of looking after nature and our
environment. Establishing the companies’
ethos “Every plant has a story” this student wanted to shed light on the
different characteristics and features of plants which make each of them unique.
In the future MPG hopes to develop
merchandise to which a proportion of the profits will go to teaching younger generations everything about plants.