Bromeliad This relative of the pineapple is an exotic looking and sturdy houseplant. Both leaves and flowers can be colorful. Plant in a mixture of potting soil and orchid bark. Needs good drainage. Easy. Calathea Spectacular variegated foliage in a wide range of patterns is the hallmark of the Calathea. Many varieties have a purple back to the leaf. It needs excellent drainage and high humidity. Moderately difficult to grow. Dracena Good vertical accent for moderate light areas. Plants will lose their bottom leaves over time, exposing their tall stalk. Allow soil to dry between watering. All dracena need excellent drainage. Easy to grow. copyright 2008 The Barn Nursery The Barn Nursery  •  I-24 at the 4th Avenue exit  •  Chattanooga, Tennessee  •  423-698-BARN Dracena Marginata Dracena Rikki Dracena Warnekii Lemon Lime Ferns Many varieties, forms, and colors of ferns are available for the house. All need moderate light and high humidity. Place plants in a tray of pebbles filled with water to increase humidity, but don’t allow the roots to remain soggy. Rubber Plant This durable houseplant has stiff leaves that can be dark green or burgundy. The leaves have a waxy coating that protects the plant from infrequent watering and low humidity. It can be grown as a bush or a tree. Clean the leaves with a damp cloth occasionally. Easy. Fern Boston Fern Button Fern Maidenhair Fern Rabbit’s Foot Ivy This common houseplant is incredibly versatile. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, trailing or trained up a topiary frame, and by itself or in a mixed planting. Both green and variegated forms are available. The most common problem is spider mites, which can be easily prevented with regular application of a systemic insecticide like disyston. The insecticide is especially important for topiaries which can be more difficult to grow. Ivy Houseplant Ivy Topiary Orchids Orchids sound exotic and difficult, but several types are easy to grow, long blooming houseplants. If you buy orchids with plenty of unopened buds, you can still have flowers on the same plant up to 3 months later. Never let orchids sit in water. Water the plants well every 10 days or so and mist with water daily. Keep away from drafts that will cause bud drop. Orchids must be planted in a special mix of bark to allow for good drainage, but don’t repot an orchid while it is blooming. It can be difficult to get your orchid to rebloom after all the flowers have faded. Orchid Orchid Cattleya Orchid Lady Slipper Orchid Moth Orchid
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