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Dracaena marginata is an attractive, stiff-leaved plant with colorful foliage that sometimes goes by the name dragon tree. Most of the time, though, it’s sold simply as “Dracaena marginata” or just “Dracaena.” These are tough, drought-tolerant plants with aggressive root systems that make excellent houseplants—they are a little more forgiving than some of the other dracaena. It helps that they’re attractive and varied. They are sometimes grown as single-stemmed plants; other times grouped or even braided together in the same pot. Growing Conditions: Light:  Relatively bright light. Water:  Allow the plants to dry between waterings, but not completely. These are more susceptible to root rot, so be very careful never to allow them to sit in water. Temperature:  They thrive between 65ºF and 80ºF. They will suffer if it gets too cold and cannot tolerate freezing. Soil: Loose, well-drained potting mix. Fertilizer:  They have a lower need for fertilizer, so fertilize...

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Common Names:  Parlour Palm, Neanthe Bella Palm Description:  Very popular rainforest palm with small slender solitary trunk and griceful pinnate leaves. Warm-temperate to tropical climates. Chamaedorea elegans grows to a maximum of 2m tall with very slow growth, and prefers moderate to high humidity, but will grow in low to average home humidity. It can be grown in low light, but it grows best with bright, indirect light. Chamaedorea elegans require some special conditions and is unlikely to thrive without them. CHARACTERISTICS: Foliage – green Shape – bushy PROPER CARE: Watering in rest period – sparingly Watering in active growth period – plentifully Light – bright filtered Temperature in rest period – min 13C max 24C Temperature in active growth period – min 18C max 24C Humidity – high            

Common name:  Rubber Plant Ficus elastica Decora is a robust plan and has long been used as a reliable decorative houseplant. Large, fleshy, burgundy leaves with a high glossy finish are carried on a stout trunk. Add beauty and style to courtyards, patio and verandahs with Ficus elastica Decora easy to care feature plants. Provides green life to your indoors and helps to refreshen the air of your home. For best results, regularly feed Ficus elastica Decora with a liquid fertilizer during the growing season. When used as houseplant is useful because Ficus elastica cleans the air by emitting high oxygen content, and purifies indoor air by removing chemicals, such as formaldahyde or other toxins.           

Common Names:  ti plant, Hawaiian ti, cordyline, good luck plant Family:   Agavaceae  (agave Family) Description Ti is a palmlike evergreen shrub with a strong, usually unbranched trunk that can get up to 10 ft (3 m) tall. However, most of us know it as a smaller foliage house plant, before much of a trunk has developed. The leaves are 12-30 in (30-50 cm) long, 4-6 in (10-15 cm) wide and may be glossy green, reddish purple, or marked with various combinations of purple, red, yellow or white. The leaves originate in tufts at the top of the woody stems in mature plants, and more or less along the stems in younger house plants. Mature plants produce yellowish or reddish flowers that are sweetly scented, less than a half inch (1.25 cm) across, and clustered in conspicuous 12 in (30 cm) panicles. The fruits are red berries. Ti plant sometimes grows in clumps by suckering from the enlarged tuber-like rhizomes. Many cultivars have been selected for their beautiful foliage:...

accent plant:  A plant placed in contrast to its surroundings to call special attention to it. acid:  Refers to material (soil, potting mixture, water) with pH level below 7.0. Acidity is an indicator of the absence of lime or other alkaline material. active growth period:  The period within a spam of 12 months (which is not necessarily a calendar year) when the plant continues to put out new leaves, increases in size and generally, produces flowers. air-layering:  A form of layering in which the branch is potted or wrapped in a moist growing medium to promote root growth. aerial root:  Roots produced along the stem above ground, mainly by monopodial plants. They usually do not enter the medium. air plants:  Air plants (also called epiphytes) are plants that live attached to a plant (or other structure like a telephone pole or a building) and not in the ground). Epiphytes are not parasites; they get water and nutrients from the air (and not from...

Gardening with aquatics is similar to other forms of gardening in that you have to be aware of proper soil conditions, kinds of containers, proper planting techniques, fertility needs, and after planting care. What makes water gardening unique is that the plants you grow are growing in a water filled environment. Things like water depth, water temperature and proper plant selection  are the keys to success. The waterscape creates a pleasant appearance, but also helps create a balanced ecosystem to keep the pond healthy as well as beautiful. Pond Position:  Most water plants do well in direct sunlight. Consider also the exposure to winter wind and the depth of ice that accumulates over winter. When selecting plants, keep in mind the hardiness zone factor. Ponds have varying water movement, from no moving water to swift moving water. Plants need to be chosen that will thrive in the existing water conditions. Plant Selection:   There are five types of water plants...