An Illustrated Guide to Popular Houseplants |
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Page 103
... grown easily in a cool greenhouse or indoors , where it enjoys light conditions . If preferred , it can be grown on a block of wood or cork bark , when an extensive aerial root system will develop . Propagation is a simple matter of ...
... grown easily in a cool greenhouse or indoors , where it enjoys light conditions . If preferred , it can be grown on a block of wood or cork bark , when an extensive aerial root system will develop . Propagation is a simple matter of ...
Page 156
... grown from firm leaves taken at any time and placed in a heated propagator or a plastic bag to conserve warmth and moisture . After 6 to 10 weeks tiny plantlets appear at the base of the leaf ; these can be separated and grown into ...
... grown from firm leaves taken at any time and placed in a heated propagator or a plastic bag to conserve warmth and moisture . After 6 to 10 weeks tiny plantlets appear at the base of the leaf ; these can be separated and grown into ...
Page 357
... grown against a small wall and the branches allowed to trail over it . The large triangular leaves are grass - green in colour . Although this is not a prolific flowerer , the blooms are large , about 10cm ( 4in ) across , and a vivid ...
... grown against a small wall and the branches allowed to trail over it . The large triangular leaves are grass - green in colour . Although this is not a prolific flowerer , the blooms are large , about 10cm ( 4in ) across , and a vivid ...
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