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o make sure your T thrive, there are a few important things to consider. Light Foolproof Know what kind of light expo- sure you have in the spot you want to put your Houseplants . Consider the direction that the window faces; be aware of trees or other structures that might block windows and reduce sunlight. Water Looking for an Water your houseplants thoroughly easy-care houseplant? only when the soil a few inches deep in the pot dries to the touch. Use w ell in Here are some great ones for begin- your finger or a moisture meter. ork : ners and busy people alike. These Be careful not to keep soil t w Full Sun soggy-wet all the time or a low-maintenance will h Snake thrive even if you occasionally let plants sit in water; t Cactus and Succulents over-watering is the s forget to care for them. t Low Light Medium to #1 killer of most n houseplants. a Locations Bright (Indirect) l Cast Iron Plant Light Locations Anthurium Indoor p Chinese Evergreen Anthurium Striking glossy green, e Temperatures s Corn Plant Arrowhead Plant elongated heart-

Houseplants like u Heart- Bromeliad shaped

the same indoor o Corn Plant with red, pinkor h Heart-Leaf

temperatures that Peace Lily white shiny heart-shaped

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we do, but they Peace Lily make these must- a Snake Plant don’t like extremes. Pothos haves; new varieties are

Avoid places on or E ZZ Snake Plant introduced every year. near radiators and appli- Spider Plant ances that give off heat; they Arrowhead Plant will cause the soil and leaves to (Syngonium podophyllum) dry out. They don’t like cold drafts, Bold, arrow-shaped green leaves that either; avoid air conditioner vents and, are sometimes tinged silver or pink. Older plants in winter, doors that open to the out- trail or can be trained to climb on a support; doors. Lengthy exposure to cold air trim back as needed. can harm or kill a houseplant. Bromeliads Fertilizer Available in a wide variety of wide sword-like to thin, Houseplants should be fertilized fine-textured leaves with a multitude of variations according to this schedule: of green, gray and multi-colored centers and • Light feedings starting in February patterns. Many sport dramatically colorful • Full feedings monthly from April spike-shaped flowers that last months. through September Grow in medium to bright light. Some • No feeding is needed October prefer to grow in potting mix, but many through January. are epiphytes (air plants) that grow on a slab of bark or driftwood, needing to be sub- merged weekly in water.

100 Jericho Turnpike Westbury, New York 11590 516-334-0066 • www.hicksnurseries.com Cactus and Succulents waterings at other times. If wilted, A large group of plants, with or with- water immediately and they’ll perk out sharp spines, having fleshy leaves up again. New variegated varieties and stem for storing water in arid cli- require more light than dark mates. All they want is lots of direct green ones. sunlight and well-drained soil. Let them go completely dry between waterings. Pothos ( aureum) Cast Iron Plant Long, vining stems with glossy heart- (Aspidistra elatior) shaped leaves trail over the side This tough houseplant doesn’t like of the pot. Trim them as you see sunlight and will tolerate outright fit. Because pothos thrives without neglect. Virtually indestructible as the much sunlight, it’s the perfect name implies, it’s great for a north- choice for artificially-lit settings, facing window or lowlight spots. Very like your office. happy in artificial light, too. Snake Plant Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) ( trifasciata) Smooth, glossy, sometimes varie-gated A virtually indestructible houseplant with or mottled leaves. Tolerates low light upright, sword-shaped leaves. This is the like a champ. They come in various ultimate low-maintenance plant. Tolerates sizes, from small to large. low light and neglect. Water sparingly – only once or twice over the winter – to avoid Corn Plant (Dracaena) rot. Variegated varieties require a bit more. Upright plants (some really do look like corn plants) with strap-like leaves, often Spider Plant edged in white or red. If they grow too (Chlorophytum comosum) large, simply decapitate them. Don’t worry Requires bright to moderate sun- – they’ll come back. They prefer bright, light and slightly moist soil. Spider indirect light. plants are so easy that they don’t really have any other requirements. Heart-Leaf Philodendron They come in a variety of sizes and (Philodendron scandens) work well in hanging baskets and Trails over the side of the pot with on plant stands. glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Tolerates low light but thrives much better with Z Z Plant more sunlight. Trim them as you see fit. (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) Rows of dark green, glossy, elliptic Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum hybrids) leaflets on upright, fleshy leafstalks Deep green, glossy, pointed- to lance-shaped create the palm leaf-like effect of this easy leaves and pure white flowers. Tolerates low light houseplant. Thrives in low light conditions but blooms and grows denser in medium light. and requires little water. Keep away Keep moist when in bloom; let dry slightly between from direct sunlight.

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