Sunday, September 11, 2011

All The Basics About Gardening


Houseplants for Medium Light

MOST ROOMS HAVE an area of medium light, out of direct sunlight but not in shade. It is usually a few metres from-a window, or closer if you have sheer curtains or blinds. All the plants here tolerate medium light, but will benefit from a short spell in full light.

PAINTED DROP TONGUE
Aglaonemas, noted for their subtle leaf patterns, include this bushy form with large, dark green foliage splashed grey- green. A fine specimen houseplant.

DRACAENA
Masses of dark green leaves top the stems of these robust plants, making them look like shaving brushes. Cut mature plants back hard in spring to promote regrowth.

DRACAENA Dracaena cincta 'Bicolor'
This is one of several variegated forms of Dracaena cincta, with cream-edged leaves. Perfect for a semi-shady corner or hallway, or as an architectural feature plant.

EYELASH BEGONIA
An eye-catching houseplant that forms a compact mound of shield-like, lime-green leaves, marked and edged bronze, each with a curious fringe of "eyelash". hairs.



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