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Ponytail palm
Terminal rosette of arching, narrow leaves up to 3 ' long and 1/2" - 1 " wide. Leaves are leathery and slightly rough. Compact medium of garden soil ,leafmold, and fine sand in equal parts. Slow grower, growing only an inch or so a year. Use [... more]
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(Narcissus species)
Upright, slender medium green leaves. Flower consists of a flattened round base (perianth), with wavy margin, and cup shaped center (corona) sometimes in a contrasting color. May discard or hold bulbs in cool place and plant outside in spring as ... [... more]
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Bridal veil
Dense mass of small, oval, dark green leaves with pointed tips, on thin trailing stems. The underside of the leaves have a reddish tint. Profusion of minute white blooms produce a veil like appearance. Usually used in hanging baskets. Every 1 - 2 ... [... more]
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Barrel cactus
Small container, small planter (desert dish garden), large container (large specimen plant). Cool (winter), medium, warm. Nights 10 degrees cooler than days. Easy to grow if given bright light. Seedlings used in desert dish gardens. Older plants ... [... more]
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Caladium, Fancy-leaved caladium
Large heart or arrow shaped translucent leaves in combinations of red, pink, white and green. Leaves vary in size. Frequent (warm weather). Water thoroughly, keep soil evenly moist to touch (not saturated). Don't let sit in water. Grown for their ... [... more]
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(Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana)
Succulent. Fleshy leaves, opposite on stem, glossy dark green with toothed edges. Clusters of tiny tubular flowers on top of leafless stalk last for several weeks. Often discarded after flowering. Trim faded blooms & water regularly. Fertilize ... [... more]
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Rubber plant, Rubber tree
Large, thick, rigid, glossy, oblong leaves have pointed tips are up to 12" long. Well drained, add coarse sand or perlite to general house plant mix. Do not crowd top of plant. Does best when slightly root bound. If used in a large planter, bury ... [... more]
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(Dieffenbachia maculata `Camille')
Oval, elongated leaves with showy, creamy white leaf center. Outer edge of leaf is green. Stem toxicity reported: Proper plant I.D. important. House plants are not to be eaten by people or pets. Soft rot: Discard severely infected plants. Remove ... [... more]
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Spider plant
Long, slender, graceful leaves curve from central rosette and have a central white stripe. Easy to grow if given bright light (not full sun) and kept evenly moist. Leaves fade when plant needs water. Most often used in hanging baskets. Green and ... [... more]
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(Codiaeum variegatum)
Glossy, upright leaves vary in color and type of markings. Leaves may be streaked, blotched, or banded with green, white, red and yellow. Many cultivars listed. `Andreanum' - yellow broad leaves; `Reidii' - yellow leaves variegated with red. Leaf ... [... more]
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Cast iron plant, Barroom plant
Long, arching, glossy, dark green leaves which arise from central point on stalk. Brown marks on leaves: Don't overwater or leave water in pan under pot. Is used as a cut foliage in floral arrangements. Long lived. One of the most tolerant plants ... [... more]
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(Primula species)
Rounded, rough, hairy, heart-shaped leaves. Longlasting flowers have "eyes" of a contrasting color. Discard. If a perennial variety, set out in garden in cool location with light shade. Red, Blue, White, Pink Medium - high. Does well near an ... [... more]
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