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By Kate Mountains
There are certain virtues in either method and which is chosen will depend to some extent on the plants selected and the position in which they are to live, and the personal tastes, inclinations and talents of the gardener. But neither process is by any means difficult, even for the least experienced indoor gardener.
Then again, because the entire area of soil will be kept uniformly moist, it is essential that compatible plants be used together.
Actually there are several reasons why it is a good thing to group plants together, reasons in addition to the desire to gain greater pleasure and value. In the first place each plant occupies a certain area around its perimeter. If two or more plants are placed together the total area for, say, three plants is little more than that required for one, so space is saved, always a valuable commodity today.
Again, plants are of benefit to each other if placed in close proximity, for the moist air transpired from the leaves tends to be wafted in the air over neighbouring plants, to their benefit. Still another benefit is in the saving of time, for where several plants are placed together they can be tended so much more quickly.
A little violet-patterned sauce boat, for example, would look charming planted up with a collection of African violets. But bear always in mind the fact that even the toughest of glazes on your china may perhaps be affected by the soil after a period, and in this case line the container carefully with plastic sheeting or kitchen cooking foil, keeping the edges well tucked down so as to be invisible.
There are dangers in making dish gardens and certain points must be observed if success is to be gained.
Then again, because the entire area of soil will be kept uniformly moist, it is essential that compatible plants be used together.
Actually there are several reasons why it is a good thing to group plants together, reasons in addition to the desire to gain greater pleasure and value. In the first place each plant occupies a certain area around its perimeter. If two or more plants are placed together the total area for, say, three plants is little more than that required for one, so space is saved, always a valuable commodity today.
Again, plants are of benefit to each other if placed in close proximity, for the moist air transpired from the leaves tends to be wafted in the air over neighbouring plants, to their benefit. Still another benefit is in the saving of time, for where several plants are placed together they can be tended so much more quickly.
A little violet-patterned sauce boat, for example, would look charming planted up with a collection of African violets. But bear always in mind the fact that even the toughest of glazes on your china may perhaps be affected by the soil after a period, and in this case line the container carefully with plastic sheeting or kitchen cooking foil, keeping the edges well tucked down so as to be invisible.
There are dangers in making dish gardens and certain points must be observed if success is to be gained.
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Acalypha hispida is a green, ovate foliage indoor gardening houseplant with red 'chenille' flowers. Its roots must be kept moist. Spray foliage and not flowers.
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