House Plants
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Species
Begonia Maculata
- Synonyms: [Polka Dot Begonia Spotted Begonia Clown Begonia Angel Wings]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begonia_maculata
- Toxic to animals: true
- Water: when first cm dry to touch, add water below surface
- Temperature: 18.3-26.7°C
- Light: bright indirect light
- Hardiness: 10-12
- Endemic: Brazil
- Hardiness: [maculata means spotted large plants need support partial direct light may be fine "leggy" when not enough light (long length between leaves) fine root structure--sensitive to being dry requires frequent small paterings quality water matters, use filtered or rainwater stay above 55 RH and 15°C 5 part soil to 1 part perlite sensitive to cold drafts do not mist, susceptible to mold]
Curio rowleyanus
- Synonyms: [Senecio rowleyanus String of pearls/* Rosary vine Bead plant]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fittonia_albivenis
- Toxic to animals: true
- Water: sensitive to overwatering, do not let soil dry completely
- Temperature: warm (24°C) in summer, cool (13°C) in winter
- Light: bright sunlight
- Hardiness: 9b-11b
- Endemic: South Africa
- Hardiness: [propagate with 10cm cutting on soil mix]
Fittonia albivenis
- Synonyms: [Nerve plant Silver fittonia]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fittonia_albivenis
- Toxic to animals: true
- Water: keep mosit, water when dry
- Temperature: 15-26°C
- Light: partial
- Hardiness: 11-12
- Endemic: Peru
Monstera deliciosa
- Synonyms: [Swiss cheese plant Split-leaf philodendron Fruit salad plant]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fittonia_albivenis
- Toxic to animals: true
- Water: when several cm are beginning to dry, well-draining soil should require frequent waterings
- Temperature: warm (24°C) in summer, cool (13°C) in winter
- Light: bright partial sunlight
- Hardiness: 10-12
- Endemic: Southern Mexico
- Hardiness: [loves humidity tie climbing poll to back of plant, front is where leaves meet the stem, the opposite of aerial roots if several plants in same pot, make certain backs align. repot if needed. strongly prefers consistent lighting cycles]
Pilea involucrata
- Synonyms: [Friendship plant]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilea_involucrata
- Water: keep soil evenly moist, water when first 2cm dry, slow waterig in winter
- Temperature: 18-27°C
- Light: bright indirect light
- Hardiness: 11-12
- Endemic: Columbia
- Hardiness: [Moon Valley is a popular cultivar.]
Schefflera arboricola
- Synonyms: [Heptapleurum arboricola Dwarf Umbrella Tree]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begonia_maculata
- Toxic to animals: true
- Water: water when dry
- Temperature: 15-24°C
- Light: bright indirect light
- Hardiness: 10-12
- Endemic: China
- Hardiness: [An evergreen tree. Can be used in bonsai. Can create aerial roots. Becomes leggy if it doesn't have enough light. Non-verigated reported to be fine with direct light. Easy, but slow, propagation.]
Strobilanthes alternata
- Synonyms: [Red ivy Waffle plant]
- Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strobilanthes_alternata
- Water: Do not let dry out.
- Temperature: 18-27°C
- Light: bright indirect light
- Hardiness: 12-24
- Endemic: Java
- Hardiness: [Hates drying out.]