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Figure 26 Indian money plant in plastic black pot (source-google images
Height- 1-1.8m (indoors) Spread- 0.2-0.5m (indoors) Pot size (roots spread) - 0.3-0.4m (depend on size of plant) aerial roots Water required- once a week Light required- bright indirect min 6hr. sunlight Temp. Required- warm Direction of placement- east window Safe for pets and children- toxic to pets Soil type- rich well-drained (6-6.5ph) Blooming- rarely in indoor conditions Benefits- filter out furniture toxins like formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. Problems- High maintenance Other facts- sensitive to both over and under watering
Rubber Tree
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Figure 18 rubber plant in white ceramic pot (source-google images) Scientific name- ficus elastia
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Height- 1.8-3 m (indoors) Spread- .6m (indoors) Pot size (roots spread) - 0.2-0.65m (depend on the size of the plant) Water required- once a week (summers) & twice a month (winters) Light required- bright indirect light Temp. Required- warm Direction of placement- east window Safe for pets and children- safe Soil type- well-drained (4-6.5ph), moist soil Blooming- rarely in indoor conditions Benefits- low maintenance, absorb airborne chemicals, air purifying Problems- regular re-potting required (after 6 months) Other facts- wiping out leaves with cloth is a must for healthy growth
Bamboo Palm Tree
Figure 19 bamboo palm tree in wild (source-google images) Scientific name- chamaedorea erumpens Foliage
Height- 1-3.5m (indoors) Spread- 1-1.5m (indoors) Pot size (roots spread) - 1-1.5m (depend on the size of the plant, non-invasive roots) Water required- 1-3 times a week Light required- low indirect light, shade loving plant Temp. Required- warm Direction of placement- north window Safe for pets and children- unknown Soil type- well-drained, consistently moist soil Blooming- no blooming
Benefits- low maintenance, air purifying Problems- regular repotting required (after 6 months) Other facts- wiping out leaves with cloth is a must for healthy growth
Ponytail Palm Tree
Figure 20 small pony tail palm tree in plastic pot (source-google images) Scientific name- beacarnea recurvata
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Height- 0.5-5 m (indoors) Spread- 0.3-0.4 (indoors) Pot size- 0.2-0.5m (perform best when root bound.) Water required- once in 7-10 days, dry soil required Light required- bright indirect light Temp. Required- warm Direction of placement- North window Safe for pets and children- safe Soil type- dry well-drained soil with added sand Blooming- after 10 years of growth every summer
