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A Step-By Step Guide To Selecting The Right Common Houseplant
Common Houseplants

Pothos is among the most popular indoor plants. It thrives in dim light conditions. It is also a tough and beginner-friendly house plant.

Water: Mist soil regularly. Keep soil moist, but not too wet. Pests like mealy bugs and scale can cause leaves to become distorted. Be sure to inspect the area and treat with insecticidal oil or neem soap.

Pothos

Pothos is a beautiful plant that can be found in different styles and colors. Its leaves are glossy and smooth and its stems reach to 10 feet or more as a vine. It is easy to propagate and makes it an ideal choice for a hydroponic system. It doesn't require much feeding which makes it ideal for those who don't have time to take care of their plants. The plant can flourish in most climates but will begin to suffer if temperatures drop below 55oF.

The vine can grow as an erect vine or be trained to climb a wall or trellis. In addition, it can be used as a ground cover for an indoor garden. It can also be set around furniture, like an office desk or mantel.


Cuttings can be used to propagate plants. To accomplish this, you need to cut off an attractive stem from the plant. It should be 4-6 inches long and have some leaves attached to it. Cut it just above the node at which aerial roots develop. Place your stem in a glass filled with water or a moist rooting mix. Within a month, the roots should have formed. Once they have grown and formed, you can plant them in soil.

To ensure that your plants flourish, be sure to provide them with bright indirect lighting. Direct sunlight can make them dull or brown and can also cause burning to their leaves. Pothos can tolerate low light, but will not produce its full spectrum of shades.

Pothos can reach an elevation of more than 1 foot in the wild. However, it is usually kept at a lower height in the home. Pothos is usually found in jade green. However there are a myriad of cultivars that have different leaf varieties. Certain varieties, like 'Marble queen and 'Golden' have heart-shaped green leaves variegated with white, while others, such as 'Neon' and 'Joy' have vibrant yellow-green leaves.

Schefflera

Since many years umbrella plants (scheffleras), with their lush tropical appearance and the ability to thrive in a variety of environments, have been popular. They come in a variety of colors and styles which make them a perfect choice for any office or home. house plants common require only a little maintenance, but if don't follow the guidelines certain issues could arise.

Scheffleras are best watered sparingly to avoid overwatering. This plant does well in soils that are light and drains quickly, so it is important to let the soil dry between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot and the plant will begin losing leaves. To check whether the soil is wet, try rubbing it between your fingers. If the soil is spongy and brittle, you should give it less water.

It's also important to keep the schefflera plant pruned to encourage growth. This plant is likely to appear leggy without regular pruning. The plant's sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause skin irritation, so it's best to wear gloves when handling it. Pruning encourages branching which helps keep the plant from becoming too excessively sluggish.

The ideal temperature range for a schefflera plant is between 15 and 21, and it should be kept away from air conditioners and drafts. The plant can tolerate some direct sunlight in the morning and evening however too much sun will cause the leaves to become scorched.

Another problem that is common to scheffleras is their propensity to draw pests. This includes aphids and mites. If you spot an infestation of pests, try washing the leaves with soapy water or neem oil.

If your schefflera begins show signs of disease, you may need to repotte it. Signs of disease include brown spots and the roots becoming mushy. You'll need a lighter, looser soil to repot your plant in the event that this occurs. The schefflera is also susceptible to root rot, which can be caused by excessive watering and poor drainage. Fortunately, this problem is easily cured by avoiding excessive watering and only watering the soil at night, and if this doesn't work, using copper fungicide.

Maranta

Maranta plants are a low-growing, long-legged tropical houseplant s known for their curious leaf patterns. The leaf pattern varies between species, with certain having red fishbone-like veins, silvery central stripes, and dark or light blotches. The leaves are parallel to the ground during the day, and later raised perpendicularly in the evening. This is what gives the plant its popular nickname of prayer plant. These plants require partial shade, high humidities and moist soil.

The most common of these species is Maranta leuconeura "Tricolor" or herringbone plants. small house plants has herringbone patterns throughout its long leaf. Other varieties of this species include the 'Silverband' as well as the cultivar 'Green Stripe each with dark green leaves and a silver central stripe. The herringbone pattern also appears on the leaves of 'Maranta Leuconeura var. erythroneura'. They are also called the red prayer plant and red nerve plant. Other varieties of Maranta varieties include 'Fascinator Tricolor' and 'M. leuconeura var. Both plants have lighter green leaves in comparison to the darker herringbone plants.

It is a simple plant to propagate, as stem-tip or head cuttings will readily root in water. To root a Maranta cutting is to cut the plant below a node. Dip the stem tip into rooting hormone. Place the cutting in a glass of water that is plain and then locate an area that is warm and well-lit to keep it. Change the water regularly to allow the cutting to adjust to growing in soil. Then transfer it to the soil once roots begin to grow.

As with many tropical plants that thrive in humid conditions prayer plants are also at this kind of. Try misting the plant or placing it in a humidifier, to ensure an elevated humidity. To avoid root rot and ensure that the soil drains properly it should not be soaking wet. Make use of a multi-purpose potting mix that has adequate nutrients. Regularly trim your plant to get rid of dead or yellow leaves and stems. This will encourage new growth and keep the plant healthy. A balanced water-soluble fertilizer may be applied every two weeks during the growing season, but it is reduced to once per month during winter when plant growth is slow.

Hoya

Hoya plants are famous for their beautiful flowers, which are arranged in rounded clusters at end of short stems referred to as peduncles. Each flower is a miniature piece of art. They can be white, red or pink. In certain species like Hoya kerrii the flowers grow in clusters at the ends of vines that can be up to 13 feet long.

Others Hoyas are more upright, like the pink H. carnosa and the elongated H. kerrii cultivar Tricolor'. Other varieties such as the Hoya publicalyx has elongated or sword-shaped leaves. The dark green leaves have slim, slightly wrinkled edges and are gracefully curving. They are alternately arranged on thin and draping vines.

The vines of the Hoya publicalyx also have fuchsia-colored flowers in spherical clusters on the peduncles' tips. The flowers are a creamy white shade with the lemon yellow ring in the center. They can be highly decorative in a hanging basket. This variety is a little more easy to grow than other varieties of Hoya, and it also sets blooms earlier than many others.

Like all epiphytes, Hoyas require bright but indirect light as well as plenty of humidity. They also need regular watering to keep the growing medium from drying out. Hoyas don't like to be over-watered, and so they should be allowed a bit of time between waterings in order to dry out. This helps to prevent the growth of rot. Hoyas prefer an environment with a warmer temperature and do best indoors, even though they can be cultivated outdoors in tropical regions.

These plants can be found in the wild in moist forests along riverbanks as well as on trees. They are attached by long tendrils to other species and trees. Stem cuttings easily grow roots in water or on a moist growth medium. In addition, Hoyas can be grown from seeds. The seeds germinate relatively quickly, and they grow faster than seedlings derived from cuttings. small house plants are safe for pets and children, so they are a good option for homes with small children or animals.

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