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Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis Common names: philodendron Common names: pothos, devil's ivy Common names: spray rose, pot rose Common names: peace lily, spathiphyllum Common names: zygocactus, Christmas cactus
Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and shape. Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings. Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender.
Description: Large leaf philodendrons are available in green and red. Several leaf shapes are available: heartleaf, fiddleleaf, angel wing, pluto and tree. Philodendrons are sturdy and popular foliage plants because of their glossy green foliage and adaptability to indoors.
Special care: Provide bright indirect light. Although these plants can tolerate poor interior conditions, smaller leaves wilt. Keep potting medium moist but not wet. Avoid drafts. Keep plants out of reach of children and pets because philodendrons are poisonous when ingested. Description: Poinsettias are a popular gift and home decoration for the Christmas season. Flower-like bracts as large as 12 inches across grow on these potted plants and may be red, white, pink, yellow, speckled or variegated; these bracts surround the tiny, yellow true flowers. Despite the longstanding myth, the poinsettia is the most widely tested plant and has been proven to be non-toxic. Research conducted at The Ohio State University conclusively proved that all parts of the poinsettia are non-toxic to both humans and pets.
According to POISINDEX®, the information resource used by the majority of poison control centers around the country, a 50-pound child would have to eat 500-600 poinsettia leaves to surpass the experimental doses that showed no toxicity.
Special care: Water thoroughly when soil surface feels dry remove excess water from trays and foil covers. Bright, indirect light will prolong their life. Description: These foliage plants grow 6 to 10 feet, draped from a hanging container or climb up a stake. They have waxy green or variegated heart-shaped leaves. Pothos are versatile climbing plants.
Special care: Extremely hardy. Water when soil surface feels dry. Pinch off the occasional yellow leaf. Pothos prefer bright north or filtered light and thrive under artificial light. Keep out of drafts in a humid location. Description: Pot roses have clusters of blooms 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Blooms come in red, yellow, white, and pink
Special care: Display in a well-lit location, but avoid direct sunlight. Description: Schefflera grows tall with thick, shiny leaves. The leaflets cluster in groups of seven or eight to form an umbrella shape. They are long-lived foliage plants that can reach 8 feet or more.
Special care: Water thoroughly when necessary but only when soil is dry. Remove excess water from trays. Remove withered leaves. Scheffleras prefer four or more hours of bright light and temperatures of 65 to 85 F/18 to 30 C but can tolerate extreme temperatures for short periods. Use all-purpose plant food according to directions. Description: Dark green leaves can be more than a foot long. Plants are uniform and full. They produce hood-shaped white blooms, or spathes, which surround a creamy-white spadix. Plants grow 1 1/2 to 4 feet tall, depending on the cultivar. Some cultivars are developed to be compact.
Special care: Keep soil moist because plants wilt easily. Provide good drainage and empty excess water from saucers and sleeves. Wash individual leaves. Provide bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65 to 90F/18 to 32 C. Low light slows the blooming cycle. However, too much direct sunlight may cause burn spots on leaves. Description: Named for its blooming season, these cacti have individual stem joints that are 1 to 1 1/2 inches long. Satiny, many-petaled flowers hang from pendulous branches, making them lovely blooming plants. Colors include lavender, purple, pink, red and white. They grow 1 to 1 1/2 feet high.
Special care: These blooming plants thrive in bright indirect light. Night temperatures should be no lower than 55 F/13 C. Keep the soil evenly moistened, and fertilize every two weeks while flowering. Keep humidity levels medium to high. Watch for wilt diseases and spider mites.
Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis
Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and shape. Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings. Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender.
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