{"product_id":"kamerplant-weinig-licht-stephania-erecta","title":"Low-Light Houseplant Stephania Erecta Tuber Water Every Two Weeks Windowsill Desk 3 5 or 10 Tubers | Sansoti","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHouseplant for a Low-Light Spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost houseplants you put in a dark corner slowly die: they stretch toward the window, lose leaves, and give up after six months. The \u003cstrong\u003eStephania Erecta\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the varieties that actually needs \u003cstrong\u003eindirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e and cannot tolerate direct sunlight—a north-facing room, a windowsill behind a sheer curtain, or a desk a few meters from the window are just right. The plant grows from a round, woody tuber that stores water, so you only need to water it once every one to two weeks. Forgetting to water it is no disaster; overwatering it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1032\/6856\/files\/ebc4ac459af03fe72ae3f8589b81bdcc.webp?v=1781540326\" alt=\"Low-light houseplant Stephania Erecta\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:800px;display:block;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works in a Dark Spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrefers indirect light:\u003c\/strong\u003e It doesn't need direct sunlight, so it's suitable for a north-facing room, a hallway, or a desk farther from the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater once every 1-2 weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tuber stores water, so the plant can easily survive a busy week or a weekend away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural tuber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even without many leaves, the round caudex remains a decorative object on a windowsill or side table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy is normal:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cooler months, the plant retreats; this is part of its natural cycle and doesn't mean it's dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell-draining potting soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil helps prevent the only real risk: the tuber sitting in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in sets of 3, 5, or 10 tubers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting several at once increases the chances that a few will sprout around the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlace It on a Windowsill or Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber about one-third of the way into the soil, leaving the top exposed above the surface. A small pot is enough; the plant stays modest in size and fits beside a coffee cup on a windowsill or desk. Place it somewhere with filtered light—behind a sheer curtain, beside a north-facing window, or a few meters from a south-facing window. A workspace with no daylight directly on the desk is fine, as long as some daylight enters the room. Only water when the top layer of soil feels dry, and never leave water standing in the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1032\/6856\/files\/e3261b55a8ecf8440fe3f0348ca98627.webp?v=1781540326\" alt=\"Stephania Erecta on a windowsill\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:800px;display:block;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e","brand":"Sansoti","offers":[{"title":"3 Bulbs","offer_id":54349719896392,"sku":"SKU_1781540322601_544","price":1126.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Bulbs","offer_id":54349719929160,"sku":"SKU_1781540322601_495","price":1220.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":54349719961928,"sku":"SKU_1781540322601_441","price":1501.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1032\/6856\/files\/hf_20261019_150751_2a6d4444-50fa-4bcb-ad0d-2b8e94feb62d.png?v=1792422910","url":"https:\/\/www.sansoti.com\/af-za\/products\/low-light-houseplant-stephania-erecta","provider":"Sansoti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}