tropical plants 9
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Tropical Plants 9. Created Summer 2008 Philodendron-Tradscantia. BOTANICAL NAME. PHILODENDRON SCANDENS var. ‘Oxycardium’. PRONUNCIATION. fill - o - DEN - dron SKAN - denz oks - ee - CARD - um. COMMON NAME. Parlor Ivy Heart Leaf Philodendron. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Tropical Plants 9
Created Summer 2008
Philodendron-Tradscantia
BOTANICAL NAME
PHILODENDRON SCANDENS var. ‘Oxycardium’
PRONUNCIATIONfill - o - DEN - dron SKAN - denz oks - ee - CARD - um
COMMON NAMEParlor IvyHeart Leaf Philodendron
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
Phil is in the parlor
DESCRIPTIONLeaf is heart shape, has a point
Plant is vineyEasy GrowingSmooth Stems
WaterKeep soil evenly moist Do not overwater
FertilizerFertilize all yearMore heavily in summer
LightLow
Size and Growth RateModerate growthWill continue to grow until cut back
PropagationTake stem cuttings any time during the year
Air layer
Additional InformationVigorous climberPopular plant that can hang drape climb or twine
BOTANICAL NAME
PLECTRANTHUS AUSTRALIS
PRONUNCIATIONplec - TRAN - thus
aw - STRAY - liss
COMMON NAMESwedish Ivy
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
I buy Plexiglas in Sweden
DESCRIPTIONThick, waxy, rounded, bright green leaves with scalloped margins
Trailing habitSquare stems with orange sap
WaterWater regularly keeping soil moist, not soggy
Fertilizer Fertilize lightly throughout the growing season
LightHigh
Size and Growth RateSlow to Moderate growth
Trailing to 3’
PropagationTake cuttings from stems or shoots that have recently matured
Roots easily in water
BOTANICAL NAME
SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA
PRONUNCIATION
Saint - PAUL - ee - ah eye - oh - NAN - thuh
COMMON NAMEAfrican Violet
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
Saint Pauli is a place in Africa
DESCRIPTIONRosettes of velvety leaves on short stems
Clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, and purple
WaterKeep evenly moist with room temperature water
Keep water off of leaves
FertilizerFertilize all yearMore heavily in the summer
LightMedium
Size and Growth Rate
Moderate growth to 6” high
PropagationIn spring, take leaf cuttings or sow seeds
Additional InformationOne of the most popular houseplants
BOTANICAL NAME
SCHEFFLERA ARBORICOLA
PRONUNCIATIONSchef-LAIR-uh Ar-bor-ih-KOH-luh
COMMON NAMEDwarf Schefflera
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
Schefflera and Schefflera
DESCRIPTIONDeep green leaves Umbrella shaped at the end of the stems
5-6 leaves per stem
WaterWater thoroughlyAllow to approach dryness before watering again
FertilizerFeed lightly during the year
LightHigh
Size and Growth RateGrows vigorously to 10-12’ tall and 3-6’ in diameter
PropagationTake stem cuttings any time
Air layer
BOTANICAL NAME
SPATHIPHYLLUM cvs.
PRONUNCIATIONspa - thi - FIL - lum
COMMON NAMEPeace Lily
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
It is very Peaceful at the Spa
DESCRIPTIONLarge, dark green, shiny pointed leaves on slender stalks growing directly out of the soil
Blooms readily indoors
DESCRIPTION Flowers are distinct; the spathe is a pure white bract that encloses the true flower, a central column of tiny, closely set flowers
Bract
Flower
WaterKeep evenly moist
Fertilizer
Fertilize monthly
LightLow
Size and Growth RateModerately slow growing to 2-3’
Propagation Start new plants by dividing an old specimen
SeedMicropropagation
BOTANICAL NAME
TRADESCANTIA ZEBRINA
PRONUNCIATION
tray- des -KAN- tee - ah
COMMON NAMEPurple Wandering Jew
Connecting the Scientific Name with the Common Name (The Mrs. A Way)
People used to trade Jews as slaves
DESCRIPTIONPurple, silver, and green striped pointed leaves with purple undersides on trailing stems
WaterWater when soil feels dry
FertilizerFertilize every two weeks from spring to fall
LightHigh
Size and Growth RateVigorous and fast growing to 36” long
PropagationStem Cuttings