| Description: |
Slender leaf blades on stalks held rather upright. The leaf color is yellow-white with soft blotches of green with indistinct edges between the veins. A more white color in this same pattern is A. commutatum æWhite RajahÆ |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Soil Type: |
A GOOD general purpose potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well) will suffice. Check purchased soil to see that it is well aerated and add sand or perlite and peat moss if it seems to pack too tightly. Give the plants a chance to settle in before going back to whatever fertilization program has been successful for you. If you want to mix your own take:
1 part garden soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite and 1 part peat or humus (leaf mold).
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil barely moist at all times. Use warm soft water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks spring through fall with a water soluble, lime free fertilizer. Withhold during the winter. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to mealy bugs. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Stem cuttings, seeds or division
in the spring.
It is best to propagate any type of cuttings or seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Mist frequently with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining) and remove any dead leaves. Does best when it's pot bound.
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| Air Purifier: |
A remover of formaldehyde, benzene and toxins from the surrounding atmosphere. |