Happy Thanksgiving! Dragon tree (Dracaena Marginata) is this weeks houseplant! It is a great choice for a beginner. It wants bright but INDIRECT sun, and can handle a pretty dark spot. It wants ‘consistent neglect’. No fussing! Let it dry out between watering. Then water well, if you are a new plant parent, preferably water by placing the pot in a pan of water a few inches deep. Let it soak up as much as it wants for an hour or so. This helps you to do the weight test over time. You will get a feel for how heavy the pot is and know if it needs watering straight away, and how much water to give it. It will also definitely get wilted when too dry, which is a great characteristic of a beginner plant! Keep out of drafts in winter. You can find this plant from a little 4” desktop size to a large 4’ feature plant. They are slow growing (especially in low light). I hope folks are finding these Sunday posts on houseplants useful and interesting! Out of curiosity I counted my house plants 153. I might have a problem... Feel free to ask questions or send me a photo of a plant you love or are having a problem with!
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Boston fern, is a classic houseplant. Easy to find and inexpensive. These guys can be a bit tricky, but you can do it! The perfect location is near a east or west window, but not right in front of it. Far away from door drafts! They want to be kept evenly moist but not wet. The easiest way I find to do this is to pick it up, you will learn over time based on its weight if it needs water. If it is light water well. They also like high humidity, which especially in winter can be challenging. Either keep in a bathroom or mist it well at least once a week. A plastic pot is perfect along with a good drip tray. Mine has both inside the terracotta one. I find them easier to care for in a stand, like this one, but you can hang it as well. So if you have killed one of these guys in the past, go ahead and try again, you can do it and enjoy your fern!
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