| Description: |
Leaves dark green with yellow streaks and marbling. A strong climber on a totem pole (or tree or wall!), clinging by roots which grow down to the ground. Often used in a basket where the stems will hang for several feet (60+cm). |
| 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, 1 part moist peat or humus (leaf mold) and a light dusting of lime.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist and if you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Use a water soluble, lime free fertilizer diluted by half, every two weeks. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to thrips, mealy bugs Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Stem cuttings
in the summer.
It is best to propagate any type of cuttings in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the 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: |
Do not allow to sit in water, good drainage is a necessity. Needs something to climb or support if it is planted in a pot. Pinch back at anytime to maintain its shape
An ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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| Toxicity: |
Species of this Genus can be harmful to pets. |
| Air Purifier: |
A remover of formaldehyde from the surrounding atmosphere. |