"Bird's Nest Fern<br /> (Asplenium nidus)<br /> (Spleenwort family)", "low to medium light water every 3-4 days (moist not soggy)<br /> (don't water the crown or plant will develop diseases) needs humidity: use pebble tray<br /> (misting makes it susceptible to bacterial/fungal infections such as Erwinia Blight) Feed once/twice in Spring/Summer when plant is actively growing (use balanced fertilizer, diluted to 1/2 strength) Pests: Mealy Bugs/Scale/Aphids<br /> - don't spray liquid on the crown (use alcohol swab to clean near crown) Propagation: very difficult. Propagated by spores, not plant division like many ferns Native to rainforests of Africa/Asia/Australia" "Boston Fern<br /> (Nephrolepis exaltata)", "low-medium light water: once every 7-10 days (when top 1-2" dry, finger test) (more drought-resistant than most ferns) Soil: indoor potting soil, with extra peat moss for faster drainage Humidity: Ferns prefer humidity (leaves may turn brown otherwise) clean air: plants remove formaldehyde from the air growth habit: wide (fronds up to 2') Fertilizer: once a month in Spring/Summer. 1/2 strength balanced liquid fertilizer) Pests: Aphids/Mealy Bugs/Spider Mites<br /> Solution: Spray with soapy water, spraying pesticides causes fronds to turn brown Repotting: Ferns do best when root-bound, but if repotted then don't fertilize for several weeks Pruning: cut dead fronds off plant as they drain energy from the plant Propagation: by division Native to tropical forests/swamp regions across the world" "Kentia Palm<br /> (Howea forsteriana)", "low-medium light water: once every 7-10 days (when top 1-2" is dry)<br /> (overwatering, resulting in root rot, is the main reason why Kentia Palms die)<br /> (Kentia's, like most palms, are sensitive to salt/chlorine/fluoride so best to leave water out overnight before watering) Soil: well-drained potting soil Fertilizer: slow-growing, fertilize once a month in Spring/Summer with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to 1/2 strength Pests: Spider Mites/Mealy Bugs<br /> (spray soap solution/insecticidal soap/neem oil) Propagation: by seeds, so very difficult Native to Australia/New Zealand" "Table/Brake Fern<br /> (Pteris cretica wimsetti)", "low-medium light water: once every 7-10 days (top 1-2" dry, finger test) Soil: indoor potting soil, extra peat helps drainage Prefers Humidity Fertilizer: Once a month in Spring/Summer, liquid fertilizer diluted to 1/2 strength Growth habit: 2'x2' Propagation: by division (need at least 2 fronds + section of the rhizome) Native to Europe/Asia/Africa" "Peace Lily<br /> (Spathiphyllum)", "low-medium light water: once every 14 days (top 1-2" should be dry, finger-test) (overwatering causes leaves to turn blackish brown) Clean air: great plant for removing benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide) Remove dust from leaves, keep them shiny for aesthetics and prevents any obstruction of photosynthesis Soil: potting soil with extra peat for drainage Flowers: "Spathes" last for several weeks<br /> (Remove flowers at base to encourage more flowering). More flowers produced as plant matures Fertilize: once a month in Spring/Summer with 1/2 strength liquid fertilizer Pests: Aphids/Spider Mites/Mealy Bugs Propagation: by division Native to tropical forests across the world. Grows low to the ground on forest floor (thus it can develop flowers in low to medium light) Poisonous to pets/small children" "Green Dracaena<br /> (Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig')", "low-medium light water: once every 14 days (top 1-2" inches should be dry) Fertilizer: not necessary, but could feed twice a year in Spring/Summer with 1/2 strength balanced liquid fertilizer) Soil: fast-draining potting soil Great for cleaning the air Pests: Mealy Bugs/Scale Diseases: Leaf Spot Repotting: prefer to be more root bound Native to tropical Africa" "False Aralia<br /> (Dizygotheca elegantissima / Finger Aralia)", "high light water: once every 7-10 days (drooping foliage is a sign of overwatering while falling leaves indicate soil is dry at roots) Soil: regular potting soil Pests: Aphids/ Mealy Bugs Fertilizer: once a month during Spring/Summer, 1/2 strength balanced liquid fertilizer Propagation: seeds/stems....difficult Native to Australia/S.E. Asia" "Pothos / Devil's Ivy<br /> (Epipremnum aureum)", "low-medium light<br /> ('Green Jade' with solid green leaves do best in low light.<br /> 'Golden Pothos' with yellow/green leaves likes medium light.<br /> 'Marble Queen' with green/white leaves likes medium-bright light) Water: approx once every 14 days<br /> (overwatering is main reason plant dies. Once pathos roots are destroyed, through root rot etc, it is difficult to save the plant) Clean air plant Great plant for beginners Soil: good drainage soil Fertilizer: biweekly in Spring/Summer with balanced liquid fertilizer at 1/2 strength Pests: Mealy Bugs. Fungus Gnats if soil stays too wet Propagation: stem cuttings (5" stem, remove leaves from bottom couple of inches, dip in rooting hormone, and place in moist soil, cover with bag to provide humidity, and check every few days that soil remains moist. After a few weeks, test by gently pulling on stem, if resistance then roots have begun to form and plant has been propagated successfully). Native to jungles of Malaysia" "Kimberly Queen Fern<br /> (Nephrolepis obliterata / Australian Sword Fern)", "low-medium light water: every 7-10 days<br /> (underwatering: pale green fronds / overwater: crispy brown fronds in center of fern) Clean air plant: removes formaldehyde Repotting: not often, ferns prefer to be slightly root bound Pests: Aphids/Mealy Bugs/Spider Mites" "Cordyline fruticosa 'glauca'<br /> (Cordyline terminalis)", "medium light water: once a week, keep moist/not soggy Good clean air plant prefers humidity if possible wipe leaves with damp cloth to remove dust (assists photosynthesis and maintains aesthetics) Growth habit: moderate growth to 5'" "Chinese Evergreen<br /> (Aglaonema crispum / Pewter Plant)", "low-medium light water: once a week (keep moist/not soggy) Prefers humidity Great clean air plant Soil: fast draining/well-aerated Flowers: not attractive. Remove when they appear as they drain energy Propagation: stem cuttings / division Native to S.E. Asia" "Cast-Iron Plant<br /> (Aspidistra elatior)", "low light water: once every 2 weeks Soil: rich organic soil, such as African violet mix Fertilizer: Perhaps once a month during Spring/Summer, 1/2 strength balanced liquid fertilizer Pests: Mealy Bugs/Spider Mites Diseases: Leaf spot (needs good air circulation) Propagation: by division Native to China" "Snake Plant / Mother-in-law's Tongue<br /> (Sansevieria trifasciata)", "low light (can handle any light well, grows faster in brighter light) water: once every 2-3 weeks (overwatering is main cause of plant death) Great clean air plant Soil: well-draining, possibly a cactus mix/potting soil mix Growth: can get up to 4' Fertilizer: use cactus plant food, once a month in Spring/Summer, diluted to 1/2 strength Repotting: prefers to be root bound Pests: Pretty much immune to pests Propagation: by division / leaf cuttings Native to South Africa" "Maidenhair Fern<br /> (Adiantum cuneatum)", "More care required low-medium light water: twice a week Soil: fast draining Prefers humidity. Needs constant temperature (don't let temperatures fluctuate too much) Fertilizer: Biweekly in Spring/Summer, 1/2 strength balanced liquid fertilizer Pests: Aphids/Mealy Bugs/Scale<br /> Solution: Wash whole plant in soapy water Disease: Gray Mold (due to high humidity requirements) Remove dying fronds quickly so plant can adequately maintain energy Propagation: by division Native to Brazil" "Heartleaf Philodendron<br /> (Philodendron cordatum)", ""
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