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Essential Care and Handling of Medium Light Houseplants: Dracaena, Swedish Ivy, and Arrowhead Vine

This guide focuses on the care and handling of medium light houseplants such as the Dracaena (Ribbon Plant), Swedish Ivy, and Arrowhead Vine. Key details include ideal light conditions, growth heights, pruning needs, and propagation methods like air layering and cuttings. Special attention is given to pest management, including mealybugs and spider mites. Understanding how to acclimate these plants to lower light can help maintain their vibrant variegation. Discover how to keep your indoor greenery thriving!

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Essential Care and Handling of Medium Light Houseplants: Dracaena, Swedish Ivy, and Arrowhead Vine

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  1. Medium Light Plants Interiorscaping Care & Handling of Houseplants

  2. Dracaena Ribbon Plant Swedish Ivy Arrowhead Vine Medium Light Plants

  3. Malaysian Dracaena Dracaena reflexa • 6-7 feet tall • Needs some pruning • Air layering • Also variegated type

  4. Ribbon Plant Dracaena sanderana • Ribbon plant • 3 feet tall • White stripes on leaves

  5. Swedish Ivy Plectranthus australis • White or purple variegation type available • 6-8 inches tall • White flowers • Mint family • Native to Australia

  6. Nephthytis- Arrowhead Vine Syngoium podophyllum • Variegated white or silver leaves • Cuttings • Mealybugs, spider mites, scale, thrips, aphids • No cold water on leaves causes spots

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  8. Conclusion • Medium light plants need to be acclimated to less light than in nature • Variegation will diminish if light quality is lowered

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