| Description: |
Green and white variegated leaves, sometimes flushed with pink on arching stems that make an attractive basket plant. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Growing Ease: |
Requires a little extra care |
| 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
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 reduce water during the winter or dormant season. Do not use rainwater. It could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed monthly spring through fall. It is recommended that you use a water soluble fertilizer diluted by half. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to spider mites. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Stem cuttings/ division
in the spring through fall.
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. After dividing plant, pot it in its regular potting mix.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
Mist occasionally with warm water (lime free to avoid leaf staining) and remember to use a pot with a drainage hole. This plant is a good ground cover for large pots.
An ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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