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Figure 30 dracaena Dorado plant (source-google images
Benefits- low maintenance, absorb airborne chemicals, air purify, pet friendly Problems- attract small spiders to form nests Other facts- wiping out leaves with cloth is a must for reducing insects
Plants:
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The plants identified are proven to flourish to its maximum potential in indoors.
Chinese evergreen
Figure 21 Chinese evergreen indoor plant in yellow ceramic pot (source-google images) Scientific name-aglaonema modestum Foliage
Height- 0.7-1m (indoors) Spread- 0.7-1m (indoors) Pot size (roots spread) - 0.2-0.5m (for starters) Water required- wet soil, once in 2 weeks Light required- medium to low indirect light
Temp. Required- warm and humid conditions Direction of placement- north window Safe for pets and children- not safe Soil type- well-drained soil Blooming- attractive leathery leaves, not so showy Benefits- low maintenance, absorb airborne chemicals, air purifying Problems- regular repotting required (after 6 months) Other facts- bloom in the form of shiny leaves
Aloe Vera
Figure 22 aloe Vera plant (source-google images) Scientific name- aloe Vera
Foliage
Height- 0.6-1m (indoors) Spread- depends since clumping plant Pot size (roots spread) - move wide not deep, Shallow roots. Water required- once in 3 weeks (Dry soil required)
