History of Plant Index 2

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<h2 class="sr-only">Indoor plant crib sheet organised by trough location</h2>

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<p class="trough-label"><i class="ti ti-layout-2" aria-hidden="true"></i> Lounge <span>trough 1 · self-watering</span></p>
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<div class="plant-card foliage">
<span class="badge b-foliage">Foliage</span>
<p class="common">Spider Plant</p>
<p class="latin">Chlorophytum comosum</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Tolerates some neglect; moderate watering.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-plant" aria-hidden="true"></i> Produces hanging spiderettes — easy to propagate.</div>
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<div class="plant-card foliage">
<span class="badge b-foliage">Foliage</span>
<p class="common">Parlour Palm</p>
<p class="latin">Chamaedorea elegans</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Keep lightly moist; don't overwater.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Low–medium indirect light. Shade tolerant.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-alert-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Yellow = overwatering. Brown tips = dry air.</div>
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<p class="trough-label"><i class="ti ti-layout-2" aria-hidden="true"></i> Lounge <span>trough 2 · self-watering</span></p>
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<div class="plant-card bromeliad">
<span class="badge b-bromeliad">Bromeliad</span>
<p class="common">Guzmania</p>
<p class="latin">Guzmania spp.</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Water into the central cup, not the soil.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Bright indirect light. Loves humidity.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-flower" aria-hidden="true"></i> Red bract = flower — can last up to 6 months.</div>
<div class="warn"><i class="ti ti-alert-triangle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Flowers once then dies — watch for pups at the base.</div>
<div class="warn"><i class="ti ti-alert-triangle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Roots must not sit in standing water — monitor trough level.</div>
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<div class="plant-card flowering">
<span class="badge b-flowering">Foliage</span>
<p class="common">Peace Lily</p>
<p class="latin">Spathiphyllum</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Loves consistent moisture — self-watering trough suits it well.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Low–medium indirect light.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-plant" aria-hidden="true"></i> Large spade-shaped leaves unfurl as it grows. Fast grower when happy.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-flower" aria-hidden="true"></i> May produce white hooded flowers (spathes) in good light.</div>
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<p class="trough-label"><i class="ti ti-home" aria-hidden="true"></i> Bedroom <span>big trough · self-watering · windowsill · herbs from Waitrose</span></p>
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<div class="plant-card herb">
<span class="badge b-herb">Herb</span>
<p class="common">Basil</p>
<p class="latin">Ocimum basilicum</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Keep moist; avoid cold draughts.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Bright light. Windowsill ✓</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-scissors" aria-hidden="true"></i> Pinch out flowers to keep leaf growth going.</div>
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<div class="plant-card herb">
<span class="badge b-herb">Herb</span>
<p class="common">Rosemary</p>
<p class="latin">Salvia rosmarinus</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Let soil dry between waterings — dislikes soggy roots.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Needs good light. Windowsill ✓</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-scissors" aria-hidden="true"></i> Trim regularly to keep bushy; use in cooking freely.</div>
<div class="warn"><i class="ti ti-alert-triangle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Self-watering trough may stay too wet — watch for root rot.</div>
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<div class="plant-card herb">
<span class="badge b-unknown">Herb · TBC</span>
<p class="common">Small-leaved herb</p>
<p class="latin">— possibly thyme, marjoram, or savory</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-help-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Too small-leaved for sage. Check tomorrow — pinch a leaf and smell it.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-notes" aria-hidden="true"></i> Thyme = faint resinous. Marjoram = sweet oregano-like. Savory = peppery.</div>
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<div class="plant-card foliage">
<span class="badge b-foliage">Foliage</span>
<p class="common">Dragon Tree</p>
<p class="latin">Dracaena marginata</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-droplet" aria-hidden="true"></i> Let soil dry out between waterings — drought tolerant.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Indirect light; tolerates lower light well.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-plant" aria-hidden="true"></i> Trunk branches near base; long narrow leaves in rosettes at each tip.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-alert-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> Brown leaf tips = fluoride in tap water. Use filtered if possible.</div>
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<div class="plant-card bulb">
<span class="badge b-bulb">Bulb</span>
<p class="common">Daffodils</p>
<p class="latin">Narcissus</p>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-clock" aria-hidden="true"></i> Replanted pre-Christmas; ~4″ shoots — developing normally.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-sun" aria-hidden="true"></i> Cool bright spot to develop well.</div>
<div class="fact"><i class="ti ti-leaf" aria-hidden="true"></i> After flowering, let leaves die back fully to feed bulb for next year.</div>
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