Star Sedum

The Star Serum is considered invasive because it grows very well anywhere and spreads everywhere if not planted properly. This little succulent does well both as a ground cover and as a hanging basket.

Care tips:

• Water once a week
• Requires full to partial sun

THE MONARCH FERN

Microsorum scolopendria is widespread in the Old World, occurring from Australia, throughout Polynesia and Asia and extending to Madagascar and Africa. In Africa it occurs from the west to the east coast of South Africa and as far south as Port St. Johns. In South Africa it mostly occurs in dune forests and dune scrub, near sea level.

Care tips:

• This is a hardy species and is easy to cultivate in a wide range of habitats.
• It is best cultivated outdoors in light shade, but it will also tolerate direct sunlight for part of the day. In older gardens it often establishes on brick or stone walls, or on trees, especially palms.
• Although it will tolerate short, dry spells it is best cultivated in conditions which remain constantly moist.
• Water once a week

THE DRAGON TREES

There are 5 different types of Draco's marginality on the market today. The green variety, the tree-color, the bi-color, Colorama, and Magenta. The plants that have color in their names are varying shades of green, white, pink, and reds. Magenta has burgundy colored foliage that may turn green if under low light

The Dragon Tree is a popular houseplant that needs little attention. It requires a minimum temperature of 59F (15°C), and is more tolerant than most plants of dry soil and irregular watering, though liable to root decay in permanently wet soil. Because it requires minimal care it is very popular in offices where the constant heat and light suits their growing requirements.

It is one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study and has shown to help remove formaldehyde.

Care tips:

• Water once a week. Allow the soil to dry to the touch about 1/3 down the pot.
• Under-watered plants will shed a large amount of totally yellow leaves from the lower portion of the head.
• Over-watered plants will have leaves that are yellow from the tip all towards the stem.
• Grows well in bright light to light shade. Do not put under the sun.
• Feed only once a year, the Draconian family does not like to be fertilized.

the elephant plant

This Jade is also used for bonsais and is native to South Africa. It can grow into a softly woody, sprawling shrub or small (~4m) tree if not trimmed, and can grow very fast in good conditions. The small leaf jade has smaller leaves than the Crassula ovata (as its name implies) and thus can be trimmed more intricately as a bonsai. It does need protection from freezing in the winter, and can bloom small star-shaped pink to purple flowers.

Care tips:

• Drown with water once every 1-2 weeks.
• Grows well in full sun to light shade (loves bright warm windows such as those facing south

the spider plant

The Spider Plant is a species of Chlorophytum native to South Africa. Spider plants have long narrow leaves, which grow from a central rosette. It also produces branched stolons with small white flowers and baby plantlets.

It is a very popular houseplant. The most widely grown is the variegated cultivar ‘Variegatum‘, with one or two broad yellowish-white bands running along the length of each leaf, but natural, entirely green plants are also grown.

It is an especially popular plant with beginners, as it is easy to grow and propagate and is very tolerant of neglect, being able to thrive in nearly any type of condition. Spider plants have also been shown to reduce indoor air pollution. Spider plants also grow well in hanging baskets.

Care tips:

• Drown with water once a week.
• Grows well in light shade.
• Able to grow under fluorescent lighting.

vicks plant

Vicks Plant is a perennial with leaves that smell like Vick’s Vap-O-Rub or mentholatum when crushed. The light green, succulent, opposite leaves are broadly ovate, and are densely covered with short hairs. Purple blooms start in early spring and again in the fall.

Care tips:

• Water once a week.
• Need full sun to partial shade or high interior lighting with a well-drained soil mix.

THE APPLE CACTUS

The Apple Cactus is a large thorny columnar cactus native to South America. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. It is drought tolerant and suitable for scattering. The cactus has a tree-like appearance, with cylindrical green-blue stems that can reach 33 ft (10m) in height. Its flowers are nocturnal but remain open for only one night.

Care tips:

• Requires full sun
• Do not over water - water once a month or so