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The document discusses the propagation methods and growing conditions for several plants including spider plant, cactus, Jatropha, Asparagus fern, and Siberian Iris. Common propagation techniques mentioned are division, cuttings, and seeds. Ideal growing conditions discussed include sunlight, temperature, soil drainage, watering, and humidity levels.

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The document discusses the propagation methods and growing conditions for several plants including spider plant, cactus, Jatropha, Asparagus fern, and Siberian Iris. Common propagation techniques mentioned are division, cuttings, and seeds. Ideal growing conditions discussed include sunlight, temperature, soil drainage, watering, and humidity levels.

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Common Name Scientific Name Method of Propagation

The common method of propagation


are through potting the plantlets from
the parent plant or by potting running
Spider plant, spider ivy, Chloropytum comosum stems of the spider plant.

Cactaceae

Cacti can be propagated by seed,


cuttings or grafting Reproduction by
cuttings makes use of parts of a plant
that can grow roots Grafting is used for
species difficult to grow well in
cultivation or that cannot grow
cactus independently
Jatropha podagrica can be propagated
through seeds, stem cuttings, offsets, or
division. Seeds are sown in well-
draining soil, while stem cuttings and
offsets are planted after allowing their
cut ends to callus. Division involves
Jatropha , Budda Bellt, separating the plant into smaller
gout stick Jatropha podagrica clumps and replanting them

Asparagus ferns can be propagated


through division, where mature plants
are separated into smaller sections with
both roots and foliage. It can also be
propagated by seed however this is less
common and takes longer time to reach
maturity. Healthy stem cuttings can
Asparagus Asparagus fern also be planted in the soil or media.
They are best propagated by division
The iris can also be grown from seed,
after allowing the mature pods to dry
on the plant. Then breaking open to
Irish plant Irish sp. collect seeds.
Identifiable Features Growing conditions

It can tolerate up to 2 degrees


Spider plant have narrow leaves with 3 Celsius but thrives best in
vein colorations usually made up of temperatures ranging from 18-
white, either at the center or the margins 24 degree Celsius. They thrive
and the rest being green. It has fleshy ideally in environments low in
tuberous roots fluoride and boron. for
The flowers occur in a branched instance, High level of
florescence. The cluster ends in a bract fluoride present in tap water
and the flowers become narrow as they can cause browning of leaf
reach the top. It has greenish white tips.
flowers.

Cacti thrive in bright, indirect


sunlight or full sun exposure
and prefer temperatures
between 70-90°F (21-32°C)
during the growing season,
with cooler nights triggering
flowering in some species.
Well-draining soil, such as a
cactus or succulent mix, is
They are green in colour and have essential to prevent root rot,
fleshy succulent stems that are major and watering should be
organs of photosynthesis. They have infrequent, allowing the soil
absent, small, or transient leaves. They to dry out completely between
have flowers with ovaries that lie below waterings. Cacti prefer low to
the sepals and petals, often deeply moderate humidity levels and
sunken into a fleshy receptacle (the part benefit from occasional
of the stem from which the flower parts misting in very dry
grow). All cacti have areoles—highly conditions. Fertilize sparingly
specialized short shoots with extremely during the growing season and
short internodes that produce spines, repot every 1-3 years in spring
normal shoots, and flowers. using fresh potting mix.
Jatropha podagrica thrives in
warm temperatures between
70-90°F (21-32°C) during the
day and prefers nighttime
temperatures around 50-55°F
(10-13°C). It requires plenty
of sunlight, well-draining soil,
and moderate watering,
allowing the soil to partially
dry between waterings.
Fertilize sparingly during the
growing season and ensure
containers have proper
drainage to prevent
It has a unique swollen stem that looks waterlogging.
like a rounded belly. It has green leaves
with jagged edges and produces small,
red flowers and round fruits. This plant
is about 1 meter tall and can spread
from new shoots growing near its base.

Asparagus ferns are characterized by


their delicate, feathery foliage
composed of numerous needle-like
leaflets arranged along arching stems.
They typically have a cascading or Asparagus ferns thrive in
climbing growth habit and produce bright, indirect light and
small, round berries after flowering. moderate temperatures
They may also bear small white or between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
pinkish flowers. Some species may have and cannot tolerate freezing
spiky thorns along the stems. temperatures. It needs a moist
soil but not waterlogged. It
needs a moderate to high
humid environment as well a
regular pruning to remove
dead or damaged fronds
prefers well-drained, fertile,
slightly acidic soil with a pH
level above 5.6. Incorporating
organic material like compost
or manure is beneficial,
especially in sandy or clay-
rich soils. It thrives in full sun
but can tolerate partial shade,
particularly in hot, arid
regions where some shade,
watering, and mulching are
necessary. During the growing
season (spring and early
summer), consistent moisture
is essential for optimal
blooming, although it can
tolerate occasional flooding
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is but not standing water.
characterized by its creeping rhizome, Siberian Iris is suitable for
forming dense clumps, covered with various garden locations,
brown remnants of old leaves. It has including waterside areas, bog
grass-like green leaves, ribbed with a gardens, and herbaceous
pink tinge at the base, growing up to 80 borders. It can also be used in
cm long. The hollow, slender stems, up mixed plantings with grasses
to 120 cm tall, bear 2-5 blue flowers in and other perennials to create
the wet season and early part of the dry naturalized gardens and
season.. Each flower has 3 brown paper- meadows. Siberian Iris can
like spathes and measures 6-7 cm in withstand temperatures up to -
diameter. The petals consist of drooping 20°C (-4°F).
obovate falls with a white blade and
dark-blue to violet veining, and narrow
upright standards. The plant's perianth
tube is light to dark blue-violet, with a
pale blue style and triangular ovary.

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