Light
Getting the right light is essential.
Water
When in doubt, dry it out!
Pruning
Encourage new growth.
Aglaonema
Oska, Silver Queen
Light: medium
Water: dry between waterings
Pruning: remove spent leaves by pulling downward and out; cut larger stems as new growth emerges; cut stems will usually re-sprout
Plum, Ming, Chicken Gizzard
Swiss Cheese Plant
Light
Medium
Watering
Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Reduce watering in winter months.
Pruning
Prune above the node, between two leaves, for new growth
Dracaena reflexa "Song of India"
A popular tropical houseplant known for its distinctive split leaves and easy care requirements.
Light
High (bright, indirect) to medium
Watering
Dry between waterings
Pruning
Long stems can be pruned; cut stems will re-sprout, most often in the direction of the top leaf on the stem
Dracaena reflexa
A popular tropical houseplant known for its distinctive split leaves and easy care requirements.
Light
High (bright, indirect) to medium
Watering
Dry between waterings
Pruning
Pong stems can be pruned; cut stems will re-sprout, most often in the direction of the top leaf on the stem
Hoya
Carnosa, pubicalyx, wayetti, latifolia
Light
High (bright, indirect) high (bright, indirect)
partial direct sun is is tolerated by certain varieties
Watering
Dry to bone dry between waterings
Pruning
Prune above the node, between two leaves, for new growth