🌿 Plant Care After Delivery

Receiving a live plant is exciting, and a little care in the first few days will help it settle quickly and grow healthy. Follow these simple steps once your Gardenshoppy plant reaches you.

📦 1. Tracking Update

Tracking details may take a few hours to reflect on the respective courier company’s website after dispatch. All shipments are usually updated in the system by evening.

We recommend checking the tracking status regularly. Once the shipment is close to your destination, contacting the respective courier partner’s delivery office (details shared with you) can help ensure timely delivery and avoid delays.

📦✂️ 2. Unboxing Your Plant

Unbox your plant in a cool, shaded, and well‑ventilated area. Gently remove the outer packing. Plants may be tied together for safe transit—carefully cut the ties and separate them.

🔍🍃 3. Initial Inspection

Mild leaf drop or slight wilting is normal after shipping stress. Trim any dry or damaged leaves using clean scissors.

☀️🌤️ 4. Light & Placement

Place the plant in bright indirect sunlight or partial shade for the first 7–10 days. Avoid direct sunlight during this recovery period to prevent leaf burn.

Shade does not mean keeping the plant in a dark area. Ensure the plant is kept in a well‑lit space with good air circulation and proper ventilation. Only harsh, direct sunlight should be avoided during the initial recovery phase.

💧🚿 5. Watering

Check the soil moisture regularly. Keep the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged, as overwatering can damage a stressed plant.

Always use anti-chlorine / non-chlorinated water when possible. Make sure the pot has proper drainage so excess water can escape easily.

Adjust watering based on your local climate and temperature—hot weather may require slightly more frequent watering, while cooler or humid conditions need less. Maintaining the right balance is essential, and with proper watering, the plant will recover naturally.

🌱🧪 6. Fertilisation

Once the plant feels stable and shows signs of recovery, fertilisation can be started after about one week. In most cases, plants recover well within this period.

The best time to fertilise is when you repot the plant into a new pot.

• Organic option: If you prefer bio/organic fertilisers, apply a light dose of neem cake and well-decomposed cow dung. Do not overuse, as young or recovering plants need gentle feeding.

• Chemical option: If using NPK fertilisers, apply only a small tablespoon per pot. You may use Factamfos (20-20-0-13), which provides:

• Nitrogen (N) for healthy leafy growth
• Phosphorus (P) for strong roots and flowering
• Sulphur (S) for overall plant health

Factamfos contains nitrogen in an easily absorbed ammoniacal form, making it suitable for most plants when used in low doses. Always avoid over-fertilising, as balance is key for healthy recovery.

🪴🔄 7. Repotting

Once the plant looks stable and healthy, you can transplant it into a pot with good drainage and fresh, well‑aerated potting mix. Handle the roots gently to avoid damage.

If you plan to plant it directly in the ground, it is best to first keep the plant in a pot under shade for at least one month. This helps the plant fully recover from shipping stress. Alternatively, ensure the planting area is well covered with proper shade initially. Gradually remove the shade only after the plant shows healthy new growth.

8. Ongoing Care

With proper care, new leaves and branches will start appearing soon. Continue regular watering, light feeding, and gradual sun exposure.

🗓️⏳ Quick Care Timeline (Day 1–30) 🌿

Day 1 (Delivery Day)
• Unbox the plant in a cool, shaded, and well-ventilated area.
• Remove packing gently and inspect the plant.
• Do not repot or fertilise on the first day.

Day 2–3
• Keep the plant in bright indirect light or partial shade.
• Water lightly only if the soil feels dry.
• Mild leaf drop is normal during this period.

Day 4–7
• The plant will slowly start settling.
• Continue indirect light and balanced watering.
• You may trim dry or damaged leaves if required.

Day 7–10
• If the plant looks stable, you may repot into a well-draining pot with fresh potting mix.
• Begin very light fertilisation if needed.

Day 10–20
• Keep the plant under partial shade with good ventilation.
• Adjust watering based on climate and temperature.
• New leaf growth may start appearing.

Day 20–30
• Gradually increase light exposure (avoid harsh midday sun).
• For ground planting, ensure shade protection remains in place.
• The plant should now be well recovered and actively growing.

🌱 Happy Gardening!
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