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5. Pothos or Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
The Devil's Ivy is a hardy, fast growing trailing plant. They have heart shaped leaves that come in two main variegated colourations. The 'Marble Queen' variety has smooth leaves with white variegation, and the 'Golden Pothos' has golden, yellow-green variegation. The waxy, smooth leaves retain moisture well, making it tolerant to adverse conditions.
Light: Requires a well-lit habitat to ensure that the variegation does not fade, but will not thrive under direct sunlight.
An easy to grow succulent that will provide many years of enjoyment. Their smooth, fleshy leaves can be as small as ½" small and as large as 1-2 inches long. Some varieties have red edges on the leaves. Over a few years Jades can grow to be as large as 2 feet tall. In maturity tiny, white flowers bloom during the winter months.
Light: Bright light or full sun is preferred. Too little light will result in elongated stems as the plant reaches for light. Jades that have red edged leaves will also lose this trait if light levels are inadequate.
If you’re looking for something a little larger to enhance your dorm room this tree is a good candidate. Although they can grow to be gigantic in the wild, in a pot they will grow slow and stay reasonably sized. They have large, dark green, oval leaves with thin copper edging.
Light: Sun or shade There are many genera of cactus available to the beginner. In fact most cacti available in plant shops are easy care varieties. Care is so minimal for these slow growing plants that they nearly care for themselves.
Light: Bright light or full sun. Window sills are good if sun isn’t scorching or if the window isn’t freezing. Be careful in the winter not to put sill plants between the cold window and the curtains where they will freeze from the window or burn to death from the heater. Put your plant outside in the summer if you can provide a sheltered but bright location. Plants grown indoors can not withstand the scorching rays of the sun.
Spring - Let soil become dry between waterings. Summer - Water slightly less then spring. Fall - Water once a month. Repotting: Cacti are extremely slow growers, being most active in the spring. The best time to repot is right before the growth spurt in early spring, but you will only need to do this every 3 or 4 years. Clay pots are best for cacti as they let go of moisture, ensuring that you don’t cause rot from over watering. Propagation: Offsets and leaf cuttings are easiest. Starting from seed is possible but difficult work for the beginner.
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