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Tropical Plant Guidebook
Arrowhead
Vine
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Syngonium or Nephthytis (Arrowhead vine)
These are quick-growing vines related to the climbing
philodendrons, producing aerial roots in the same manner. They
tolerate neglect and unsuitable growing conditions relatively well.
Grow in filtered or indirect sunlight; warm temperatures 75° to 85°;
moderate humidity. Pot in standard soil mix; keep soil moist. Can
be grown in water. Propagate from stem cuttings.
Bamboo Palm Low Light
Chamaedorea (Bamboo Palm)
This suckering palm gets its name from the thin, bamboo-like
reed-stems that form in clusters. They can grow 6-10ft under good
conditions. Moderate temperatures, 65 degrees - 85 degrees, and
its ability to thrive in low and higher light make the Bamboo Palm a
favorite. Keep semi-moist at all times. Propagation is done from
seed.
Boston Fern
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Ferns (Boston fern)
The Boston Fern with its tough, leathery foliage adapt better to
household conditions; whereas feathery, delicate types (such as
maidenhair fern) are less tolerant. All ferns are moisture lovers they need high humidity and a moist but well-drained soil, high in
humus content. Drafts and direct sunlight cause damage to the
foliage. They will grow in dim light, but must receive some daylight
or artificial light. Ferns adapt to various temperatures, preferring a
cooler room, 60° to 73°. Fertilize with care. propagate by division.
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Cast Iron Plant Low Light
Aspidistra (Cast iron plant)
As the name implies, these are hardy house plants enduring heat,
dust, poor light and lack of moisture. Grow in low to moderate
daylight (they dislike sunlight); moderate temperatures, 65° to 70°:
low to moderate humidity. Pot in standard potting mix; keep barely
moist. Propagate by division.
Chinese
Evergreen
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Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)
This tropical foliage plant is one of the most durable house plants.
It tolerates poor light, dry air, air-conditioning and drought. Grow
in moderate daylight; warm temperatures, 65° to 75° F; low to
moderate humidity. Will grow in water; pot in standard soil; mix
with extra humus; let soil dry between watering - needs little
moisture. Propagate by division, stem cuttings rooted in warmth,
seed, or stem sections.
Corn Plant
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Dracaena fragrans massangeana (Corn Plant, Mass
Cane)
These tall, slender specimens are an attractive plant in any room.
Grow in indirect sunlight keep temperatures warmer, 65°
minimum. Low temperatures will quickly curl and brown the
leaves. Keep soil moist at all times. Propagate from cane cuttings.
Golden Pothos Low Light
Scindapsus (Golden Pothos)
This is a climbing vine which can be trained up a stake or totem,
like the vining philodendron. Grow in indirect sunlight; warm
temperatures, 75° to 85°; moderate humidity. Grow in standard
potting mix with extra organic matter. Propagate from stem
cuttings.
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Jade Pothos
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Scindapsus (Jade Pothos)
The Jade Pothos is a darker green version of the Golden Pothos. It
is a climbing vine which can be trained up a stake or totem, like the
vining philodendron. Grow in indirect sunlight; warm
temperatures, 75° to 85°; moderate humidity. Grow in standard
potting mix with extra organic matter. Propagate from stem
cuttings.
Janet Craig
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Dracaena deremensis (Janet Craig)
The all green variety of this plant is the Janet Craig. It is a slow
grower with leaves reaching 1 1/2 feet in length. Average
temperatures 65° to 75° . Keep soil moist at all times. Propagate
from cane cuttings.
Kentia Palm
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Howea forsteriana (Kentia Palm)
The Kentia Palm make an elegant plant for large rooms, offices and
patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation, and
will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in large
pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light; moderate
temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry air
causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
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Neanthe bella Low Light
Palm
Neanthe bella Palm (Parlour Palm)
The Neanthe bella Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms,
offices and patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor
cultivation, and will not grow too large under household conditions
if kept in large pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect
light; moderate temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high
humidity - dry air causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil;
keep soil evenly moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the
same pot for several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once
a year.
Peace Lily
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Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
This beautiful flowering plant is a favorite of all. Best kept out of
direct sunlight, but average warmth is a must - 65° minimum. keep
soil moist. Divide to propagate
Warneckei
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Dracaena deremensis (Warneckei, Lemmon-Lime)
The striped varieties of this plant are the most common. Warneckei
bears white stripes on its edge. Lemmon-Lime bears wide yellowish
stripes at its edge. Average temperatures are 65° to 75°. Keep soil
moist. Propagate from cane cuttings.
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Silver Queen Low Light
Aglaonema (Silver Queen)
Regarded as one of the most tolerant and reliable house plants.
Does not require frequent repotting. Warm temperatures necessary
minimum 60°. Propagate by division using smaller, newer growth
with attached roots.
Snake Plant
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Sansevieria (Snake plant, mother-in-law's tongue)
Known by many names, this succulent is one of the most durable,
easy-to-grow house plants. It is able to withstand drought, poor
light, drafts, low humidity, temperature fluctuation and neglect.
Overwatering is its greatest enemy. Grow in diffused sunlight or
moderate daylight; moderate warmth 65° to 75°; low to moderate
humidity. Pot in standard soil mixture, let dry well before watering.
Propagate by division or horizontal leaf sections four to five inches
inserted one-third their length in rooting medium.
Rubber Tree
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Ficus Elastica (Rubber Tree)
The Ficus elastica (India rubber plant) is a sturdy house plants,
able to adapt to a variety of conditions. They prefer diffused
daylight; warmth 68° to 78°; medium to high humidity. Grow in
humus potting soil; keep moist. Keep leaves clean. Do not use too
large a pot as over-watering can become a problem. Leaves drop if
temperature fluctuates or plants are watered with highly
chlorinated water.
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Braided Ficus Medium Light
Ficus (Braided Ficus)
Ficus plants are all sturdy house plants, able to adapt to a variety of
conditions. They prefer diffused daylight; warmth 68° to 78°;
medium to high humidity. Grow in humus potting soil; keep moist.
Keep leaves clean. Do not use too large a pot as over-watering can
become a problem. Propagate from leaf or stem cutting sin warmth;
air-layering. Leaves drop if temperature fluctuates or plants are
watered with highly chlorinated water. Miniature varieties grow
well too.
Balfour Aralia Medium Light
Polyscias (Balfouriana Aralia)
Excellent specimen plant with round flat leaflets usually bearing off
white or pale green specks and edges. Often used with oriental
designs. Warm temperatures required - 60° minimum. Moist soil is
best. Propagation is difficult, stem cutting are best used in spring.
Chinese Fan
Palm
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Chinese Fan Palm
The Chinese Fan Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms,
offices and patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor
cultivation, and will not grow too large under household conditions
if kept in large pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect
light; moderate temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high
humidity - dry air causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil;
keep soil evenly moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the
same pot for several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once
a year.
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Croton
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Codiaeum (Croton)
There are many types of crotons, their foliage varying widely in
color, markings and shape. They grow rapidly, but prefer the
controlled environment of the indoors. They drop their leaves if
exposed to unsatisfactory conditions. Grow in bright sunlight
(insufficient light results in poorly colored leaves); warm, constant
temperatures, 75° to 85°; high humidity. Protect from drafts. Pot in
standard potting soil; keep evenly moist. Propagate from cuttings.
Dragon Tree
(exotic)
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Dracaena (Dragon plants)
Dracaenas are good house plants because they tolerate low light
and have attractive variegated foliage. Grow in moderate daylight;
warm temperatures 68° to 85°; low to medium humidity. Pot in
standard soil mix; keep evenly moist. Can be grown in water.
Propagate from stem cuttings; air-layering; stem sections.
Dragon Tree
(straight)
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Dracaena (Dragon plants)
Dracaenas are good house plants because they tolerate low light
and have attractive variegated foliage. Grow in moderate daylight;
warm temperatures 68° to 85°; low to medium humidity. Pot in
standard soil mix; keep evenly moist. Can be grown in water.
Propagate from stem cuttings; air-layering; stem sections.
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Dwarf
Schefflera
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Schefflera (Dwarf)
Hardy rapidly growing house plants, grow well in offices. Grow in
direct sunlight or bright indirect light; warm temperatures 68° to
86°; low to medium humidity. Pot in standard potting soil. Keep
soil evenly moist. Propagate from stem cuttings.
Dwarf
Schefflera
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Schefflera (Dwarf-Variegated)
Hardy rapidly growing house plants, grow well in offices. Grow in
direct sunlight or bright indirect light; warm temperatures 68° to
86°; low to medium humidity. Pot in standard potting soil. Keep
soil evenly moist. Propagate from stem cuttings.
Ficus Alii
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Ficus Alii
Its long narrow leaves give this Ficus tree a nice twist. Keep soil
semi-moist. Average warmth is recommended, minimum 55°.
Propagate using stem cuttings or air-layering.
Fishtail Palm Medium Light
Fishtail Palm
The Fishtail Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms, offices
and patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation,
and will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in
large pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light;
moderate temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry
air causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
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Oak Leaf Ivy
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Ivy (Oak Leaf)
The Oak Leaf ivy is a sturdy, adaptable house plant. They can be
trained up a trellis or stake, or pinched back continually to develop
into tough bushy plants. Grow in moderate daylight; fairly cool
temperature 60° to 74°; moderate humidity (leaf tips turn brown if
grown in dry air). Grow in well-drained standard potting soil; keep
barely moist. Will grow in water. Propagate easily from stem
cuttings.
Nitida
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Ming Aralia
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Polyscias (Ming Aralia)
Probably the most common of this species, its longer, irregular
leaves appear saw-like on the edges complementing its twisted
stems. Most often used with oriental designs. Bright but indirect
light is best: warm temperatures recommended, 60° minimum;
keep soil moist at all times. Propagation is difficult, stem cuttings
are best in spring.
Lady Jane
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Anthurium (Lady Jane)
A nice house plant, the anthurium grows best in a house because it
is so sensitive to cold, temperature fluctuations, hard water and low
humidity. Grow in moderate daylight; constant warmth
(temperatures must never drop below 65° F); medium to high
humidity (either mist foliage daily or place plants over wet gravel).
Pot in organic soil or peat moss, keep evenly moist. Propagate from
stem cuttings, division, top cuttings, or very fresh seed.
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Lady Palm
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Lady Palm
The Lady Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms, offices and
patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation, and
will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in large
pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light; moderate
temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry air
causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
Norfolk Island Medium Light
Pine
Araucaria (Norfolk Island pine)
Resembling a small Christmas tree, these make hardy house plants,
withstanding both dim and bright light and occasional droughts.
Grow in indirect sunlight, turning frequently to induce symmetrical
growth; relatively cool temperatures, 60° to 70° F; moderate to
high humidity. Protect from drafts. Pot in standard soil mix with
extra organic matter. Keep evenly moist. Propagate by seed or air
layering.
Pygmy Date
Palm
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Phoenix dactylifera (Pygmy Date Palm)
The Date Palm is a durable house plant and seldom grows over
three feet in height. They are often grown in indirect sunlight,
warmth and moist soil, and moderate temperatures 68° to 86°.
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Song of India Medium Light
Dracaena reflexa (Song of India)
Also known as Pleomele reflexa, this weak-stemmed plant is
difficult to grow. However, its pliability allows braiding and
twisting for a unique look. Moist soil is necessary. Average
temperatures; 55° to 85°. Propagate using stem cuttings.
Spider Plant
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Chlorophytum (Spider plant)
These easy-to-grow house plants make excellent hanging plants.
Foliage is variegated or solid green. Grow in moderate daylight the variegated varieties require more light, but plain types can
tolerate dim light, moderate temperatures, 65° to 80° F; moderate
to high humidity - tips turn brown if the air is too dry. Grow in
standard soil mix; keep evenly moist. Small plants are formed at
the ends of long runners. These are cut off and rooted in a moist
rooting medium.
Triangle Palm Medium Light
Triangle Palm
The Triangle Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms, offices
and patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation,
and will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in
large pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light;
moderate temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry
air causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
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Triumph
Medium Light
Umbrella Tree Medium Light
Schefflera (Umbrella tree)
Hardy rapidly growing house plants, grow well in offices. Grow in
direct sunlight or bright indirect light; warm temperatures 68° to
86°; low to medium humidity. Pot in standard potting soil. Keep
soil evenly moist. Propagate from stem cuttings.
Weeping Fig
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Ficus benjimina (Weeping fig)
This popular specimen is most tree-like. Can be kept pruned to
different shapes, or braided or twisted for character. Brighter light
is recommended. Average temperatures; 55° minimum - can
handle full sun. Moist soil is necessary. Take stem cuttings to
propagate.
Bird of
Paradise
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Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise)
The flower on this plant is a sight to be seen. Will thrive in medium
light but more light will increase the chances of it flowering.
Average warmth is necessary; 68° to 86°. Moist soil is necessary.
Divide plants when repotting to propagate.
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Yucca Bush
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Yucca elaphantipes (Yucca)
The Yucca is an excellent plant for large rooms. More light and heat
is recommended for summer. Keep soil moist at all times. Average
temperatures needed; 55-80°, slightly cooler in winter; 45°
minimum. Propagate with cane cuttings or repot offsets.
Yucca Cane
Form
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Yucca elephantipes (Yucca Cane)
The Yucca is an excellent plant for large rooms. More light and heat
is recommended for summer. Keep soil moist at all times. Average
temperatures needed; 55-80°, slightly cooler in winter; 45°
minimum. Propagate with cane cuttings or repot offsets.
Adonidia Palm Medium Light
Adonidia Palm
The Adonidia Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms, offices
and patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation,
and will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in
large pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light;
moderate temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry
air causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
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Areca Palm
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Areca Palm
The Areca Palm makes an elegant plant for large rooms, offices and
patios. Most varieties are well adapted to indoor cultivation, and
will not grow too large under household conditions if kept in large
pots. They will stand direct sun, but prefer indirect light; moderate
temperatures 68° to 86°; moderate to high humidity - dry air
causes leaf browning. Pot firmly in organic soil; keep soil evenly
moist. Keep leaves clean. They can remain in the same pot for
several years if fed occasionally and top-dressed once a year.
False Aralia
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Dizygotheca (False Aralia, Spider Aralia)
Delicate, lacy plant needing careful attention. Soil needs to stay
evenly moist - not soggy or allowed to dry out. Drastic changes in
environment will result in plant failure. Average warmth; 60-75°.
Bright but not direct sun recommended. Propagation is difficult,
use stem cuttings.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Medium Light
Ficus pandurata (Fiddle-leaf Fig)
The fiddle-leaf fig is a sturdy house plants, able to adapt to a variety
of conditions. They prefer diffused daylight; warmth 68° to 78°;
medium to high humidity. Grow in humus potting soil; keep moist.
Keep leaves clean. Do not use too large a pot as over-watering can
become a problem. Propagate from leaf or stem cutting sin warmth;
air-layering. Leaves drop if temperature fluctuates or plants are
watered with highly chlorinated water.
King Sago
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Cycas revoluta (King Sago)
The King Sago is the most popular of the species. It is a slow grower
- only one leaf per year that in time form a beautiful dark glossy
green rosette. Keep soil moist. Average warmth; 60-75°. Propagate
from seed, very difficult.
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Madagascar
Palm
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Ponytail Palm High Light
Beaucarnea (Ponytail Palm)
Just as its name describes, its swollen base sends a shoot of
strap-like leaves that can reach heights over 6 feet tall. Keep soil
semi-moist at all times. Base does tend to store some water which
helps in dry conditions. Brightly lit area recommended. Average
warmth; 60-75°. Propagation is difficult - use offsets.
Queen Sago
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Cycas circinalis (Queen Sago)
This beauty is not as popular as the King Sago. The Queen Sago
sends out silvery green leaves although its only one per year. Keep
soil moist. Average warmth necessary; 60-75°. Propagation is from
seed, very difficult.
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