Recently I've found tiny worms in my Fire-belly tank. Some rang to about a centimeter, no bigger than an air bubble, to about half an inch.
The smaller ones are sometimes carried around by the filter and others attach themselves to the side of the tank.
The larger one swim in an "S" shape and are white, one is a light gray.
I do occasionally use rain water because it's healthier than tap water but I let it sit outside in the sun until the late afternoon when I cover the top of my water supply which I later bring inside for the froggies. I also have some lucky bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana) in my tank if that makes any difference.
I just cleaned my tank a week ago, but I'm afraid that they may be harfmul to my four fire-bellies. Thank you for any help I may receive.
White Worms In Fire-Bellied Toad Tank?
They are some sort of ticks or mites that may harm your toads.
You have to set out a mission to clean up.
Buy a reptile disenfectant found at any good reptile shop do NOT use a normal disenfectant!
Take out everything and put your filters in hot water. Also, boil the bamboo and any other plants you might have. Hot water and boiling will kill off any of these pests.
Empty out your tank and use the reptile disenfactent for the insides, clean well!
That should get rid of them - make sure to put everything in warm water for a while!
I know it is a hard procedure but still- its for your toad's safety!
I also suggest checking out your toads- they might have these worms on them too
Some helpful links:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
http://www.anapsid.org/mites.html
Reply:if you are using rain water it could be mosquito larvae, i would take the water out and put clean water in, but keep the water you take out as if it is mosquito larvae then when they turn into mosquito's you have some live food for your toad, it is more than likely when the water was outside something layed its eggs in it then in they hatched in the tank, great live food for the toads, i have fire bellied toads and they do not usually get worms, but if you leave the water in the toads will eat what ever bug it is, best of luck honey.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Can anyone help me identify these plants?
My mother bought these adorable untagged potted plants for me when my room was being redone. There are four of them. On of them I believe is a dracaena, but I am not sure. Please help! I need to know their species so that I can evaluate whether or not they are toxic for my birds.
unknown plant:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
unknown tree?:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
dracaena?:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
unknown vine:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
Can anyone help me identify these plants?
plant= false aralia
tree= schefflera
dracaena is right, we call it a corn plant
vine= ivy
Reply:Partial answer: Your unknow tree is not a tree but is a scheffelera or aka umbrella plant. It can get quite large but will not make a tree. Your vine is a sweet potato vine. So much for now. Your dracena is correct. I am still workig on the first plant. It might be some sort of fern but I am looking. The other three are correct.
Reply:I think the 2nd picture could be an "Umbrella Plant". Haven't a clue about the others though.
Reply:You should have put this in the Botany section in Science and Mathematics. Of course they are more knowledgeable about plants than Landscapers, sorry to say. But thats their proffesion. Botanists = Botany = Theres your answer
Edit: People here might have answers, but you have better luck in the Botany section. Post it again over there.
Reply:ok the 1st 2 look like a dracnea and a schferrillla. the schef will get very big if planted outside so if u do plant it away from the house.The3rd looks like a ribbon plant and i believe the4th is aneedle point ivy.
I looked them up in my houseplants for modern living book.
I'm 99% sure these r ur plants or at least in those families.
Reply:The plants are the kind that need water
horns
unknown plant:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
unknown tree?:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
dracaena?:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
unknown vine:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/...
Can anyone help me identify these plants?
plant= false aralia
tree= schefflera
dracaena is right, we call it a corn plant
vine= ivy
Reply:Partial answer: Your unknow tree is not a tree but is a scheffelera or aka umbrella plant. It can get quite large but will not make a tree. Your vine is a sweet potato vine. So much for now. Your dracena is correct. I am still workig on the first plant. It might be some sort of fern but I am looking. The other three are correct.
Reply:I think the 2nd picture could be an "Umbrella Plant". Haven't a clue about the others though.
Reply:You should have put this in the Botany section in Science and Mathematics. Of course they are more knowledgeable about plants than Landscapers, sorry to say. But thats their proffesion. Botanists = Botany = Theres your answer
Edit: People here might have answers, but you have better luck in the Botany section. Post it again over there.
Reply:ok the 1st 2 look like a dracnea and a schferrillla. the schef will get very big if planted outside so if u do plant it away from the house.The3rd looks like a ribbon plant and i believe the4th is aneedle point ivy.
I looked them up in my houseplants for modern living book.
I'm 99% sure these r ur plants or at least in those families.
Reply:The plants are the kind that need water
horns
Traveling Plants???
I just bought a "Dracaena Lucky Bamboo" while I am visiting at my gramma in the Bay Area (near San Francisco). I am flying back to Los Angeles on the 31st, and I was wondering if anyone knew if I can take the plant with me somehow. how does that work exactly? Do you just put the plant in a box and put it in your suitcase or what?
Traveling Plants???
Cool i live in the bay area too! AnyWays take it to the UPS or Kinkos Store And Ship It to your house!
Hope I helped!
Reply:Well, this plant isn't really a bamboo, like you said it's a dracaena. Is your plant in water or in a pot with soil? Either way, all you need to do wrap your plants roots in a wet paper towel, put your plant in a plastic bag and put your plant somewhere it wont get damaged.
Reply:Wasn't there a film made a few years back, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants?"
Traveling Plants???
Cool i live in the bay area too! AnyWays take it to the UPS or Kinkos Store And Ship It to your house!
Hope I helped!
Reply:Well, this plant isn't really a bamboo, like you said it's a dracaena. Is your plant in water or in a pot with soil? Either way, all you need to do wrap your plants roots in a wet paper towel, put your plant in a plastic bag and put your plant somewhere it wont get damaged.
Reply:Wasn't there a film made a few years back, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants?"
Plant Help Please?
Does anyone out there know how to care for a "Dracaena Lucky Bamboo"? I just bought one, and it said that it needs to be fertilized with "mild liquid house-plant food". I bought "Easy to Use Liquid Plant Food for Houseplants, Container Gardens, and Vegetables". Can someone please tell me any special care for this bamboo and/or how to store the liquid plant food? I'll take anything. PLEASE HELP. I want this plant to be well-taken-care-of.
Plant Help Please?
here you go..make sure you let the chlorine dissipate from tap water..of buy distilled water first..
http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/pages/n...
Plant Help Please?
here you go..make sure you let the chlorine dissipate from tap water..of buy distilled water first..
http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/pages/n...
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
My basset hound (which pretty much eats everything anyway and never bother her) over a week ago devoured a plant over at my friend's house. We didn't realize it until days later when she found the almost entirely empty pot! It was a Magenta Dracaena plant. I have no idea what type that is, I'm not a plant person. She was moping around all last week and slowly got back to her self but then yesterday got really mopy again and this morning was acting very weird. Was standing in the corner, almost like she was going to throw up. I am waiting to hear from the vet but does anyone know about this plant and/or if it is toxic for pets? Should I be worried? She is drinking water and eating dry food still. Nothing ever takes her appetite away. Any help would be great!
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
Check here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Striped Dracaena is on this list.
Reply:you did the right thing taking her to the vet i hope she gets better but their has been pet food recalls but i highly dought thats whats making her sick. becouse you cant get the recalled food unless you have some left over go on the internet and see what foods have been recalled but its mostly the canned food. find out whats plants are poisanuis to animals go to the libery or on the inernet. p.s. i hope your dog gets better.
Reply:I would be doubtful that would be making her sick now if she ate the plant over a week ago. Have you checked the recall list for the contaminated pet food? It could be that, but if she is at the vet's office now, she's in the best place she could be and you did the right thing! She will be fine. : )
Reply:it seems that u have taken her to the vet well my only advice is to pray and also u can look the plant up on google or ask ur friend about it
Reply:Well good news is ..the plant was not on the toxic list, but what you have to know is is she pottying well, especially urninating...also beings your dog eats most anything here's a site for Toxic Plants http://www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic/co...
in your case I would seek a VETS advice as well, it's been awhile...when or if you first catch an animal that has eatin poisions or something toxic, you can make them swallow Hydrogen Peroxide bout a 1/4 cup to start till or to make them vomit the poisions right away..got that from a Vet when our dachsund found some old rat D con...that someone had put out ( NOT us ) we never use such things around any kind of animal ...Be Well :)
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
Check here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Striped Dracaena is on this list.
Reply:you did the right thing taking her to the vet i hope she gets better but their has been pet food recalls but i highly dought thats whats making her sick. becouse you cant get the recalled food unless you have some left over go on the internet and see what foods have been recalled but its mostly the canned food. find out whats plants are poisanuis to animals go to the libery or on the inernet. p.s. i hope your dog gets better.
Reply:I would be doubtful that would be making her sick now if she ate the plant over a week ago. Have you checked the recall list for the contaminated pet food? It could be that, but if she is at the vet's office now, she's in the best place she could be and you did the right thing! She will be fine. : )
Reply:it seems that u have taken her to the vet well my only advice is to pray and also u can look the plant up on google or ask ur friend about it
Reply:Well good news is ..the plant was not on the toxic list, but what you have to know is is she pottying well, especially urninating...also beings your dog eats most anything here's a site for Toxic Plants http://www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic/co...
in your case I would seek a VETS advice as well, it's been awhile...when or if you first catch an animal that has eatin poisions or something toxic, you can make them swallow Hydrogen Peroxide bout a 1/4 cup to start till or to make them vomit the poisions right away..got that from a Vet when our dachsund found some old rat D con...that someone had put out ( NOT us ) we never use such things around any kind of animal ...Be Well :)
Question about watering house plants.?
I have several plants like Dracaena (lucky bamboo), Venus Fly Trap, and an Orchid all of which require distilled water because they are sensitive to chlorine in tap water. I also Have several fish tanks that require me to use a water conditioner to remove the chlorine and chemicals so I was wondering if I can use conditioned water (not tank water) instead of distilled water to water these plants. I'm kind of tired of buying special water just for a few plants. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried this.
Anyone have any opinions or facts about this idea?
Question about watering house plants.?
Besides being sensitive to chlorine burn, the three plants you list are also very sensitive to dissolved solids and minerals. So stick with RO (deionized), distilled or clean neutral pH rainwater. Avoid aquarium, softened, or conditioned tap water for the fishies. The water conditioner has to be more expensive per gal. than RO water. RScott
Reply:How often do you do a water change in your aquarium? Why? Well, for many years, I have used aquarium water to water my plants. I had a 150 gallon tank with Discus and a few other fish that require VERY clean, low pH water.
Alternatively, you can get tap water and leave it out for a day or two, the chlorine will dissipate from the water after a day. Still have the water additives (calcium, lime, etc.), but no chlorine.
Reply:Personally, I just keep what I called "aged" water in a pitcher for my houseplants. I just run tap water in there and let it set out for at least 24 hours. My plants do great with it but I don't have the ones you mentioned. I like it, too, because the water is room temperature. No shocking my leafy buddies with cold water.
Reply:Conditioned water and reverse osmosis water are two different things. A water softner or conditioner uses salt which is a no no for all of the above. If you are refering to a RO or reverse osmosis, yes you can absolutely use that and stop the distilled. If you have a PPM meter (parts per million)you can tell how clean your RO water really is. RO is what I have used for years and is fine for everything.
Reply:Do NOT use aquariums water for your lucky bamboo. I did, and lost some of my bamboo. I use spring water for both plants and tanks.
Reply:hi there,i don't have an answer for your question but i always see you answering my questions on this acount and my other acount, and i just want to say thank you for answering so many go my questions with thoughtful and correct answers. you definielty have a talent! thanks for answering all of my other gardening questions in the past!
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Anyone have any opinions or facts about this idea?
Question about watering house plants.?
Besides being sensitive to chlorine burn, the three plants you list are also very sensitive to dissolved solids and minerals. So stick with RO (deionized), distilled or clean neutral pH rainwater. Avoid aquarium, softened, or conditioned tap water for the fishies. The water conditioner has to be more expensive per gal. than RO water. RScott
Reply:How often do you do a water change in your aquarium? Why? Well, for many years, I have used aquarium water to water my plants. I had a 150 gallon tank with Discus and a few other fish that require VERY clean, low pH water.
Alternatively, you can get tap water and leave it out for a day or two, the chlorine will dissipate from the water after a day. Still have the water additives (calcium, lime, etc.), but no chlorine.
Reply:Personally, I just keep what I called "aged" water in a pitcher for my houseplants. I just run tap water in there and let it set out for at least 24 hours. My plants do great with it but I don't have the ones you mentioned. I like it, too, because the water is room temperature. No shocking my leafy buddies with cold water.
Reply:Conditioned water and reverse osmosis water are two different things. A water softner or conditioner uses salt which is a no no for all of the above. If you are refering to a RO or reverse osmosis, yes you can absolutely use that and stop the distilled. If you have a PPM meter (parts per million)you can tell how clean your RO water really is. RO is what I have used for years and is fine for everything.
Reply:Do NOT use aquariums water for your lucky bamboo. I did, and lost some of my bamboo. I use spring water for both plants and tanks.
Reply:hi there,i don't have an answer for your question but i always see you answering my questions on this acount and my other acount, and i just want to say thank you for answering so many go my questions with thoughtful and correct answers. you definielty have a talent! thanks for answering all of my other gardening questions in the past!
Toothpaste
I just got a plant I believe to be a dragon tree( either dracaena deremensis, or dracaena marginata)?
It is large, and instead of repotting it, I believe I can take cuttings from it and make new plants from them, getting rid of what is left of the original plant( which was under stress) . I know about" Air layering" which I have no time to do( I'm moving soon) is it possible to cut the crowns of the tree and treat it as a"lucky bamboo"( Dracaena sanderiana) and "plant "it in a bowl of gravel until it roots?
I just got a plant I believe to be a dragon tree( either dracaena deremensis, or dracaena marginata)?
your idea might work. some plants will shoot roots if they are placed in water, however some will not. It would be worth a try
Reply:I think they made a good choice picking this answer. I'm going to give it a try,lol. Report It
I just got a plant I believe to be a dragon tree( either dracaena deremensis, or dracaena marginata)?
your idea might work. some plants will shoot roots if they are placed in water, however some will not. It would be worth a try
Reply:I think they made a good choice picking this answer. I'm going to give it a try,lol. Report It
Watering my dracaena plant?
I have a dracaena, and I'm not sure how much I should be watering it, nor am I sure of the amount of water I should be giving it each time. It's fairly young; I bought it about two weeks ago. I gave it about six ounces of water, but the majority of it soaked through the pot. The last time I watered it was about three or four days ago.
Watering my dracaena plant?
how big is the pot....
six ounces into a 3 gallon pot wouldn't be excessive
but that much to a six inch pot would be way more than enough.
please have a little kindness for bugsie she gave you the right answer.
draceanas CAN take a lot of ignoring and be just fine.
make sure the soil in the pot is firmed up so the water doesn't just run through.
every ten days is plenty..... almost too often.
never let it sit in water most of its roots are in the bottom half of the pot---don't change that.
they like to be pot bound,
they grow more in summer,
if you can leave the water sitting out over night before you water the plant it will help reduce the chlorine/fluoride issues that draceanas sometimes have.
if you water it too often the roots will rot.
-they have some big fat storage roots.
good luck-----
----oh yeah, what kind of draceana is it by the way?
Reply:Thanks Fluffy, Bugsie Report It
Reply:Did you know that the common name for Dracaena is 'Mother-in-laws Tongue'?
I agree with bugsie. DO NOT OVER WATER!!!!
Once a month should be enough depending on the type of soil.
Also, the plant likes to be crowded in its pot, so, you won't need to re-pot it too often. Don't let the roots strangle in the pot; watch for that depending on the plant soil and size of container you got at the nursery.
Enjoy!
Reply:Dracaena can go a long time with out water.
UNLESS they are in the direct sun.
I live in New England, and in the winter once a month water, with some misting in between is enough.
More will rot them.
It is very drought tolerant and cold tolerant also.
So do NOT LOVE IT TO DEATH!
DO NOT
OVER WATER
OVER FEED
OVER PROTECT
pretend you don't like it and you will be more successful!
Watering my dracaena plant?
how big is the pot....
six ounces into a 3 gallon pot wouldn't be excessive
but that much to a six inch pot would be way more than enough.
please have a little kindness for bugsie she gave you the right answer.
draceanas CAN take a lot of ignoring and be just fine.
make sure the soil in the pot is firmed up so the water doesn't just run through.
every ten days is plenty..... almost too often.
never let it sit in water most of its roots are in the bottom half of the pot---don't change that.
they like to be pot bound,
they grow more in summer,
if you can leave the water sitting out over night before you water the plant it will help reduce the chlorine/fluoride issues that draceanas sometimes have.
if you water it too often the roots will rot.
-they have some big fat storage roots.
good luck-----
----oh yeah, what kind of draceana is it by the way?
Reply:Thanks Fluffy, Bugsie Report It
Reply:Did you know that the common name for Dracaena is 'Mother-in-laws Tongue'?
I agree with bugsie. DO NOT OVER WATER!!!!
Once a month should be enough depending on the type of soil.
Also, the plant likes to be crowded in its pot, so, you won't need to re-pot it too often. Don't let the roots strangle in the pot; watch for that depending on the plant soil and size of container you got at the nursery.
Enjoy!
Reply:Dracaena can go a long time with out water.
UNLESS they are in the direct sun.
I live in New England, and in the winter once a month water, with some misting in between is enough.
More will rot them.
It is very drought tolerant and cold tolerant also.
So do NOT LOVE IT TO DEATH!
DO NOT
OVER WATER
OVER FEED
OVER PROTECT
pretend you don't like it and you will be more successful!
Dracaena Marginata?
This past January I bought a dracaena marginata when I was at Walmart. I felt bad, it was all droopy and sad. I brought it up and took care of it and it's grown quite a bit and it's kind of my baby--I'm not known for my green thumb, so it's survival makes me feel good.
Anyway, I really like these plants and I saw another plant of the same species at Walmart and it looked just like mine did when I bought it--rather sad.
I was wondering, if I bought it would it be safe to plant it with my older plant? (in the same pot) I just didn't know if there was anything that needed done before combining plants like that... (no green thumb, here...)
So would my original plant be ok? Should I fix up the new plant before potting them together?
Dracaena Marginata?
plants and humans in urbans areas are overfed. one should ensure that the water is drained from the pot. most of the plants die due to waterlogging. also work up the soil weekly to ensure loosening of soil. it depends on the size of the pot when u want to plant another plant in the same pot.
shrirammullick@yahoo.co.in
Reply:I have several of these plants myself and just keeping them alive is a chore to me! I know your feeling...my thumb is missing too!
I just re-potted a few of mine recently and they all seemed to go thought this "dying" stage and didn't look to healthy. After potting the required more water than usual to keep the plants up and going.
I personally would be afraid you might over water you existing plant trying to keep up with the new transplanted one. Besides the fact that the freshly potted on could use a bit more fertilizer.
I would keep them separate until next spring. Pot them together and let them recover together.
I'm not a plant expert by any means but this logic seems to make since in my little mind! LOL
Anyway, I really like these plants and I saw another plant of the same species at Walmart and it looked just like mine did when I bought it--rather sad.
I was wondering, if I bought it would it be safe to plant it with my older plant? (in the same pot) I just didn't know if there was anything that needed done before combining plants like that... (no green thumb, here...)
So would my original plant be ok? Should I fix up the new plant before potting them together?
Dracaena Marginata?
plants and humans in urbans areas are overfed. one should ensure that the water is drained from the pot. most of the plants die due to waterlogging. also work up the soil weekly to ensure loosening of soil. it depends on the size of the pot when u want to plant another plant in the same pot.
shrirammullick@yahoo.co.in
Reply:I have several of these plants myself and just keeping them alive is a chore to me! I know your feeling...my thumb is missing too!
I just re-potted a few of mine recently and they all seemed to go thought this "dying" stage and didn't look to healthy. After potting the required more water than usual to keep the plants up and going.
I personally would be afraid you might over water you existing plant trying to keep up with the new transplanted one. Besides the fact that the freshly potted on could use a bit more fertilizer.
I would keep them separate until next spring. Pot them together and let them recover together.
I'm not a plant expert by any means but this logic seems to make since in my little mind! LOL
Painted turtles and live plants?
today i got a live plant for my turtle tank....its white ribbon plants (dracaena sanderiana) .....this type of plant cant hurt my turtles right? i got it from petsmart...
Painted turtles and live plants?
This plant you speak of is lucky bamboo and naturall grows in the understory of rainforests, nowhere near the natural US habitat of the the painted turtle, so i reccomend that you dont risk is, use only plant native to the animals habitat to be on the safe side.
Reply:Your turtle is going to rip it apart and dig it up. Try floating anacharis instead. It is a perfect turtle treat, adds intrest to the tank, and you don't have to worry about re-planting them every two hours.
Reply:It's poison to cats and dogs so I wouldn't risk it.
Reply:take it out!!!!!!!!!!!or else...
Reply:you should ask customer support at petsmart.
shoe horns
Painted turtles and live plants?
This plant you speak of is lucky bamboo and naturall grows in the understory of rainforests, nowhere near the natural US habitat of the the painted turtle, so i reccomend that you dont risk is, use only plant native to the animals habitat to be on the safe side.
Reply:Your turtle is going to rip it apart and dig it up. Try floating anacharis instead. It is a perfect turtle treat, adds intrest to the tank, and you don't have to worry about re-planting them every two hours.
Reply:It's poison to cats and dogs so I wouldn't risk it.
Reply:take it out!!!!!!!!!!!or else...
Reply:you should ask customer support at petsmart.
shoe horns
Another Betta question re Lucky Bamboo as a Snack?
As soon as I got my rescue fish home, I looked around the house for a "water plant" that was non-toxic to put in with him as a "soother". I had some Lucky Bamboo ( Dracena / Dracaena sanderiana ) and I cut off a 2" section that had new growth on it. I am awaiting receipt of ordered Java Moss and Ball Moss so I didn't want to shell out too much more for plants in the meantime. I put it in the tank and the old growth section floats and lets the new shoots hang down. They have been munching on the greens and seem to enjoy using it to hide and play. They particularly seem to like the green outer layer of the old growth. If I plan to use this like a treat/ snack and change it out regularly, can you see any harm in that? Since they are enjoying it, what I figure is that when I do a complete tank change once a week, I'll change out the bamboo and use the old ones as cuttings to grow more.
Another Betta question re Lucky Bamboo as a Snack?
Bettas are carnivorous,they eat meaty foods. they need bloodworms,daphnia,crushed krill,etc. They just play with plant, The bamboo plant will not do any harm and will help the bio=system.
Reply:I didn't mean answers on this question necessarily. . . I meant in general and in my experience on other boards. Didn't mean to offend. Deborah Report It
Reply:They are not vegetarian,they are insectivores.
Reply:Um the bamboo should be healthy and grow, there would be no reason to change it. Betta fish do not eat plants, they might be picking at it looking for insects or small creators to come out, as this is what they naturally eat.
Also its not a good idea to change all the water every week, having some algae growth is healthy, recommend cleaning half the tank once a month and then at the end of the month cleaning the entire tank. Over cleaning may kill your fish.
If you need to clean your tank this much then you are over feeding your fish. Remember a "hungry fish is a healthy fish. "
Another Betta question re Lucky Bamboo as a Snack?
Bettas are carnivorous,they eat meaty foods. they need bloodworms,daphnia,crushed krill,etc. They just play with plant, The bamboo plant will not do any harm and will help the bio=system.
Reply:I didn't mean answers on this question necessarily. . . I meant in general and in my experience on other boards. Didn't mean to offend. Deborah Report It
Reply:They are not vegetarian,they are insectivores.
Reply:Um the bamboo should be healthy and grow, there would be no reason to change it. Betta fish do not eat plants, they might be picking at it looking for insects or small creators to come out, as this is what they naturally eat.
Also its not a good idea to change all the water every week, having some algae growth is healthy, recommend cleaning half the tank once a month and then at the end of the month cleaning the entire tank. Over cleaning may kill your fish.
If you need to clean your tank this much then you are over feeding your fish. Remember a "hungry fish is a healthy fish. "
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
My basset hound (which pretty much eats everything anyway and never bother her) over a week ago devoured a plant over at my friend's house. We didn't realize it until days later when she found the almost entirely empty pot! It was a Magenta Dracaena plant. I have no idea what type that is, I'm not a plant person. She was moping around all last week and slowly got back to her self but then yesterday got really mopy again and this morning was acting very weird. Was standing in the corner, almost like she was going to throw up. I am waiting to hear from the vet but does anyone know about this plant and/or if it is toxic for pets? Should I be worried? She is drinking water and eating dry food still. Nothing ever takes her appetite away. Any help would be great!
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
Well, seeing as its been over a week since it happend and the dog is still alive, I'm guessing she will be ok. Usually poisonings take effect the same day or day after. However, because of her behavior, you should still be concerned. Take her to a vet to make sure. In the meantime, look at the links below for a full list. I saw "Gold Dust Dracaena" on several lists, but not Magenta. You still will want to get her checked out. Good luck.
Reply:You should verify this with your vet, but if it's been a week, then I doubt there's any harm done to the dog or it would have surfaced within hours of the ingestion.
Reply:Quick glance I don't see Dracena in either of these two sites, but that doesn't mean your doggie isn't in distress. She could have a bowel obstruction. I'd get her to the vet ASAP and get an Xray. If she had had bloat after eating the plant, she'd be dead by now, bowel obstructions take longer. I'm shocked her vet hasn't said, "Get her in here NOW!!!" She could still be bloating......get her in now!
http://www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants.h...
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/tox...
Reply:Bring him to a vet to have checked out...I almost sure that it isn't toxic.
Reply:it doesn't sound toxic but wait to hear from u r vet.
Reply:I wouldn't worry to much about the plant as I had a cat once that ate the same kind and it didn't bother him at all. She may have been feeling ill already as whenever my dog feels that way, she will eat grass so she can vomit. I might check your dog food brand though..there are several that have been re-called..including some dry foods....If you're not sure if it is on the list, you should call the store where you bought it.
Reply:Your plant is called Dracaena marginata Magenta. I searched for toxicity online but couldn't find any references...doesn't mean it's not but at least you know the scientific name to use for reference when getting information on it. You may also want to call a local plant nursery and see if they can tell you.
I hope all is well.
Reply:Call your state Poison Control Center! The number should be with the other emergency numbers in the front of your phone book. They should be able to help. I think if I had called my vet about a suspected pet poisoning and they didn't return the call quickly -I'd go looking for another vet!
Reply:I am not sure about that particular plant, but I know that whenever my dog just eats yard grass she does the same thing. I would guess that she's ok... but you can never be too safe, if you can afford it, take her to a vet just to make sure.
Help! My dog munched on a plant - is it toxic?
Well, seeing as its been over a week since it happend and the dog is still alive, I'm guessing she will be ok. Usually poisonings take effect the same day or day after. However, because of her behavior, you should still be concerned. Take her to a vet to make sure. In the meantime, look at the links below for a full list. I saw "Gold Dust Dracaena" on several lists, but not Magenta. You still will want to get her checked out. Good luck.
Reply:You should verify this with your vet, but if it's been a week, then I doubt there's any harm done to the dog or it would have surfaced within hours of the ingestion.
Reply:Quick glance I don't see Dracena in either of these two sites, but that doesn't mean your doggie isn't in distress. She could have a bowel obstruction. I'd get her to the vet ASAP and get an Xray. If she had had bloat after eating the plant, she'd be dead by now, bowel obstructions take longer. I'm shocked her vet hasn't said, "Get her in here NOW!!!" She could still be bloating......get her in now!
http://www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants.h...
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/tox...
Reply:Bring him to a vet to have checked out...I almost sure that it isn't toxic.
Reply:it doesn't sound toxic but wait to hear from u r vet.
Reply:I wouldn't worry to much about the plant as I had a cat once that ate the same kind and it didn't bother him at all. She may have been feeling ill already as whenever my dog feels that way, she will eat grass so she can vomit. I might check your dog food brand though..there are several that have been re-called..including some dry foods....If you're not sure if it is on the list, you should call the store where you bought it.
Reply:Your plant is called Dracaena marginata Magenta. I searched for toxicity online but couldn't find any references...doesn't mean it's not but at least you know the scientific name to use for reference when getting information on it. You may also want to call a local plant nursery and see if they can tell you.
I hope all is well.
Reply:Call your state Poison Control Center! The number should be with the other emergency numbers in the front of your phone book. They should be able to help. I think if I had called my vet about a suspected pet poisoning and they didn't return the call quickly -I'd go looking for another vet!
Reply:I am not sure about that particular plant, but I know that whenever my dog just eats yard grass she does the same thing. I would guess that she's ok... but you can never be too safe, if you can afford it, take her to a vet just to make sure.
Question about watering house plants.?
I have several plants like Dracaena (lucky bamboo), Venus Fly Trap, and an Orchid all of which require distilled water because they are sensitive to chlorine in tap water. I also Have several fish tanks that require me to use a water conditioner to remove the chlorine and chemicals so I was wondering if I can use conditioned water (not tank water) instead of distilled water to water these plants. I'm kind of tired of buying special water just for a few plants. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried this.
Anyone have any opinions or facts about this idea?
Question about watering house plants.?
Don't used conditioned water on your plants. It has a high saline content, and will eventually kill them. If you have a filter like a Brita filter on your tap, this is all you need to filter the water adequately for your plants. I use water straight out of the tap for my African violets, and I've been winning prizes off and on for about 30 years, so filtered water really isn't necessary.
Reply:By conditioned water, do you mean water that has been softened? If so, I am afraid the answer is, no. Softening water does not take out chlorine.
On the other hand, there is another cheaper way to get distilled water: Find someone who uses a dehumidifier to pull water out of the air and have them save the water from their collection tank for you. The water may be a little dirtier than what you buy, but your plants won't care!
Reply:there is nothing wrong with using your fish tank water on your plants.This water is usually full of nutriants beneficial to plants In a balanced aquarium the plants absorb fish waste and produce oxygen that produces good water quality. When a fish dies I burry its remains in one of my house plant pots you would be amazed at the results (this is not recomended for orchids)many fertilizers are fish based
Reply:Conditioned water and reverse osmosis water are two different things. A water softner or conditioner uses salt which is a no no for all of the above. If you are refering to a RO or reverse osmosis, yes you can absolutely use that and stop the distilled. If you have a PPM meter (parts per million)you can tell how clean your RO water really is. RO is what I have used for years and is fine for everything.
Reply:I'm just going to add a few things from my other 'answer'. 'Dances-' is very lucky to have naturally soft tap water, a Brita removes organics and dissolved gases but won't remove minerals. The condensate from dehumidifiers and A/C units may be low in minerals but contains many dissolved organics. Everything from cooking oil and smoke, your breath, carpeting and paint, just too many unknowns for your "delicate three". RScott
Anyone have any opinions or facts about this idea?
Question about watering house plants.?
Don't used conditioned water on your plants. It has a high saline content, and will eventually kill them. If you have a filter like a Brita filter on your tap, this is all you need to filter the water adequately for your plants. I use water straight out of the tap for my African violets, and I've been winning prizes off and on for about 30 years, so filtered water really isn't necessary.
Reply:By conditioned water, do you mean water that has been softened? If so, I am afraid the answer is, no. Softening water does not take out chlorine.
On the other hand, there is another cheaper way to get distilled water: Find someone who uses a dehumidifier to pull water out of the air and have them save the water from their collection tank for you. The water may be a little dirtier than what you buy, but your plants won't care!
Reply:there is nothing wrong with using your fish tank water on your plants.This water is usually full of nutriants beneficial to plants In a balanced aquarium the plants absorb fish waste and produce oxygen that produces good water quality. When a fish dies I burry its remains in one of my house plant pots you would be amazed at the results (this is not recomended for orchids)many fertilizers are fish based
Reply:Conditioned water and reverse osmosis water are two different things. A water softner or conditioner uses salt which is a no no for all of the above. If you are refering to a RO or reverse osmosis, yes you can absolutely use that and stop the distilled. If you have a PPM meter (parts per million)you can tell how clean your RO water really is. RO is what I have used for years and is fine for everything.
Reply:I'm just going to add a few things from my other 'answer'. 'Dances-' is very lucky to have naturally soft tap water, a Brita removes organics and dissolved gases but won't remove minerals. The condensate from dehumidifiers and A/C units may be low in minerals but contains many dissolved organics. Everything from cooking oil and smoke, your breath, carpeting and paint, just too many unknowns for your "delicate three". RScott
My green plants are Yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Please help! i have two plants a "Tricolor Dracaena" and a "Janet Craig Dracaena" i just recently purchased both from a nursery. It hasnt been one week since i bought them and my Janet Craig plant has espicially turned yellow! i mean these plants are green, and all of sudden 50% of the plant is yellow and the tips are burnt. i have no idea wut the cause of this is and how i should prevent it from ttly wiping out my whole plant!!!!!!!!! i bought these plants for 100 dollars each!!!!! and i want to take good care of them! so please advice anyone?
My green plants are Yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
the usual cause of yellowing in houseplants is lack of light. However, as strange as it may seem, dont move them. Your plants just went into shock because of the move and change of light.....Plants like the Dracaena can change from high light to low light but they have to lose some leaves to do it. Dont rotate your plant. Just keep it watered every two weeks or so, (only water when the soil is dry about 1 inch below surface) also, I recommend not cutting off any apparently dead leaves until they are brown. You want the plant to use its energy to survive right now, not grow new leaves.
Reply:As it happened suddenly I discount lack of water but that would be first check especially if you transplanted them. If that is not the case go to the nursery where you bought them and they will ask questions that will bring about an answer. In some stores .Lowes, Menard's,Home Depot there usually is a Big book by Ortho which has a large problem and answer section that will deal with individual plants such as your dracena.
Reply:changing color of plants can indicate couple things ... in your case it looks like lack of nitrogen.. u can simply go out and buy a organic nutrient and you'll notice dramatic change in color.. preferably a 10-10-4 nutrient = N-P-K n= nitrogen p= phosphorus k= potassium
i noticed that guano's work very well and they are all organic and provide all nutrients needed in one bag... instead of buying multiple hydro nutrients or reg store bought stuff. you can find guano anywhere almost these days
yellowing leaves - lack of nitrogen
brownish leaves - too much light or burnt by nutrient
crispy leaves - too much light too much nutrient
light color green leaves - lack of nitrogen
under performing plants - lack of light and lack of nutrient
droppy leaves - lack of water or light
leaves bending towards the sky = priceless = perfect balance of everything
hope this helps lol
Reply:for a hundred dollars each, I would march back in to the nursery and tell them to keep them until they are healthy......who knows, they may have been overfed as they often are being delivered to nurseries from the growers....take them back and plop them down for replacements...
Reply:If you only bought them a week ago then I would definitely take them back. For that kind of money you need an explanation. Good luck.
Reply:sounds like they are getting tooo much sun and burning move them to a shadier area and give some water look in home depot for a treatment to put in the soil to boost them back
Reply:Is it getting full sun? If so, it may be getting "burnt". It doesn't like direct light. Indirect or filtered is best.
If you bought just a week ago - I would check into the return policy of the store.
loops
My green plants are Yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
the usual cause of yellowing in houseplants is lack of light. However, as strange as it may seem, dont move them. Your plants just went into shock because of the move and change of light.....Plants like the Dracaena can change from high light to low light but they have to lose some leaves to do it. Dont rotate your plant. Just keep it watered every two weeks or so, (only water when the soil is dry about 1 inch below surface) also, I recommend not cutting off any apparently dead leaves until they are brown. You want the plant to use its energy to survive right now, not grow new leaves.
Reply:As it happened suddenly I discount lack of water but that would be first check especially if you transplanted them. If that is not the case go to the nursery where you bought them and they will ask questions that will bring about an answer. In some stores .Lowes, Menard's,Home Depot there usually is a Big book by Ortho which has a large problem and answer section that will deal with individual plants such as your dracena.
Reply:changing color of plants can indicate couple things ... in your case it looks like lack of nitrogen.. u can simply go out and buy a organic nutrient and you'll notice dramatic change in color.. preferably a 10-10-4 nutrient = N-P-K n= nitrogen p= phosphorus k= potassium
i noticed that guano's work very well and they are all organic and provide all nutrients needed in one bag... instead of buying multiple hydro nutrients or reg store bought stuff. you can find guano anywhere almost these days
yellowing leaves - lack of nitrogen
brownish leaves - too much light or burnt by nutrient
crispy leaves - too much light too much nutrient
light color green leaves - lack of nitrogen
under performing plants - lack of light and lack of nutrient
droppy leaves - lack of water or light
leaves bending towards the sky = priceless = perfect balance of everything
hope this helps lol
Reply:for a hundred dollars each, I would march back in to the nursery and tell them to keep them until they are healthy......who knows, they may have been overfed as they often are being delivered to nurseries from the growers....take them back and plop them down for replacements...
Reply:If you only bought them a week ago then I would definitely take them back. For that kind of money you need an explanation. Good luck.
Reply:sounds like they are getting tooo much sun and burning move them to a shadier area and give some water look in home depot for a treatment to put in the soil to boost them back
Reply:Is it getting full sun? If so, it may be getting "burnt". It doesn't like direct light. Indirect or filtered is best.
If you bought just a week ago - I would check into the return policy of the store.
loops
Cure for plant disease, white colored, maybe fungus?
I have a house plant. I think it's called Dracaena--long slender leaves. I've had it for more than three years. Recently, the leaves have been falling off faster than the normal rate. The bottom leaves are falling off first. There's a white substance at the base of the leaves. I don't know if it's fungus. And I have no clue as to whether this has been causing the leaves to fall off.
I've wiped it off, but it returned, and the leaves still continue to fall off. Generally, I don't like chemical pesticides, but if there's no other cure, I'll try it. Is there a home remedy I can use? Maybe mixing water with something one regularly has in his / her kitchen?
The plant is in a location where it receives moderate light, and it has been in that location from the first day I bought it. I don't think the sunlight is the problem, nor the amount of feeding or water I give it. I'm not akin to transplanting it to a bigger pot, considering its current condition.
Cure for plant disease, white colored, maybe fungus?
It is from the Dracena Marginata family. I think you have somehow contaminated it with spider mites. Do you have any other plants, have you taken the Dracena outside lately to get sun? There is a spray that you can get at Lowe's that kills these pests, but when you do, be sure you don't take the plant outside, then inside. Keep inside, as spider mites come from other plants and that is what is killing your leaves.
Reply:Try washing with soapy (dish liquid) water. If that doesn't work you can buy insecticide soap. There are also sprays, but you would have to take it out side. And if you do, and the Sun is hot, be careful the plant doesn't burn.
Reply:Mix 1 quart water plus 1 tablespoon alcohol plus 1 drop of dishwashing detergent and spray plant and soil around the plant.
Reply:You don't need the alcohol but mix 1 part water to 1 part dishwashing liquid in a large container like a 5 gal bucket. Turn the plant upside down in the bucket while holding the soil, dip the plant up and down about 10 times, let it set for about 5 min then take it outside or in the bathtub and rinse it off. You could also do it by hand leaf by leaf wiping both top side and underside. It sounds to me as if it has mealy bugs, they will definitely kill it if not taken care of. Be sure to let the soil dry good before watering this type of plant, these plants don't like alot of water and keeping any plant to moist only attracts critters. Good Luck.
I've wiped it off, but it returned, and the leaves still continue to fall off. Generally, I don't like chemical pesticides, but if there's no other cure, I'll try it. Is there a home remedy I can use? Maybe mixing water with something one regularly has in his / her kitchen?
The plant is in a location where it receives moderate light, and it has been in that location from the first day I bought it. I don't think the sunlight is the problem, nor the amount of feeding or water I give it. I'm not akin to transplanting it to a bigger pot, considering its current condition.
Cure for plant disease, white colored, maybe fungus?
It is from the Dracena Marginata family. I think you have somehow contaminated it with spider mites. Do you have any other plants, have you taken the Dracena outside lately to get sun? There is a spray that you can get at Lowe's that kills these pests, but when you do, be sure you don't take the plant outside, then inside. Keep inside, as spider mites come from other plants and that is what is killing your leaves.
Reply:Try washing with soapy (dish liquid) water. If that doesn't work you can buy insecticide soap. There are also sprays, but you would have to take it out side. And if you do, and the Sun is hot, be careful the plant doesn't burn.
Reply:Mix 1 quart water plus 1 tablespoon alcohol plus 1 drop of dishwashing detergent and spray plant and soil around the plant.
Reply:You don't need the alcohol but mix 1 part water to 1 part dishwashing liquid in a large container like a 5 gal bucket. Turn the plant upside down in the bucket while holding the soil, dip the plant up and down about 10 times, let it set for about 5 min then take it outside or in the bathtub and rinse it off. You could also do it by hand leaf by leaf wiping both top side and underside. It sounds to me as if it has mealy bugs, they will definitely kill it if not taken care of. Be sure to let the soil dry good before watering this type of plant, these plants don't like alot of water and keeping any plant to moist only attracts critters. Good Luck.
I'm trying to find the what kind of plant I have?
It looks kinda like the dracaena sanderiana but smaller stalks and the leaves are rounder at first i thought it was a kinda bamboo but its not soo can any one help me please it is trying to die on me and I dont want it too it was growing fine and now it all but died and there are a few growing back I just want to find out what im doing wrong
I'm trying to find the what kind of plant I have?
If you bought it go back for answers
Try filtered water
If stem is like bamboo, there is one species that isn't
/stagnant water will kill anything
If by chance it grows in earth is it pot bound?
I'm trying to find the what kind of plant I have?
If you bought it go back for answers
Try filtered water
If stem is like bamboo, there is one species that isn't
/stagnant water will kill anything
If by chance it grows in earth is it pot bound?
Where can I buy these plants? (names inside. possibly rare)?
Latin Names:
1)Dracaena deremensis
2)Yucca elefantipes
They are not sold in any of my local stores, and I don't know any "specialized" stores. I'd order them online, but I don't see anyone selling them. These are not supposed to be very rare because they are houseplants as far as I know. Can anyone tell me where I can get these?
Where can I buy these plants? (names inside. possibly rare)?
Hello-------I am a Certified Master Gardener.
I highly recommend this book:
WHERE ON EARTH: A GUIDE TO SPECIALTY NURSERIES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR CALIFORNIA GARDENERS by Barbara Stevens and Nancy Conner.
I sincerely hope this helps you.
PAMELA J.
Reply:Garden shop, or by mail
Reply:walmart, lowes ,and home depot have a wide variety of houseplants. and you may even google the names or try this.
www.yuccado.com
1)Dracaena deremensis
2)Yucca elefantipes
They are not sold in any of my local stores, and I don't know any "specialized" stores. I'd order them online, but I don't see anyone selling them. These are not supposed to be very rare because they are houseplants as far as I know. Can anyone tell me where I can get these?
Where can I buy these plants? (names inside. possibly rare)?
Hello-------I am a Certified Master Gardener.
I highly recommend this book:
WHERE ON EARTH: A GUIDE TO SPECIALTY NURSERIES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR CALIFORNIA GARDENERS by Barbara Stevens and Nancy Conner.
I sincerely hope this helps you.
PAMELA J.
Reply:Garden shop, or by mail
Reply:walmart, lowes ,and home depot have a wide variety of houseplants. and you may even google the names or try this.
www.yuccado.com
Consistent germination results for Dragon Tree (dracaena draco) seeds?
Out of 30 seeds only 1 germinated within 120 days (the limit for viability with these seeds?)
Any tips to get a better, if possible almost perfect, germination record?
All used the same method - heated propagator, on top of well drained soil.
Consistent germination results for Dragon Tree (dracaena draco) seeds?
Can you dig up the seeds that didn't germinate and take a look at them? If they're gone or mushy, they probably weren't viable to begin with. If they're hard, they probably need scarification -- I don't know this species, but a number of other species in this genus do need scarification for prompt germination. Go ahead and scarify -- you don't have anything to lose at this point.
With the next batch, you might also consider rinsing half the seeds for 24-48 hours to see if there's a germination inhibitor-- my usual method is to put the seeds in a tea ball under a drippy faucet. Make sure they get adequate oxygen while they're rinsing.
ice skates
Any tips to get a better, if possible almost perfect, germination record?
All used the same method - heated propagator, on top of well drained soil.
Consistent germination results for Dragon Tree (dracaena draco) seeds?
Can you dig up the seeds that didn't germinate and take a look at them? If they're gone or mushy, they probably weren't viable to begin with. If they're hard, they probably need scarification -- I don't know this species, but a number of other species in this genus do need scarification for prompt germination. Go ahead and scarify -- you don't have anything to lose at this point.
With the next batch, you might also consider rinsing half the seeds for 24-48 hours to see if there's a germination inhibitor-- my usual method is to put the seeds in a tea ball under a drippy faucet. Make sure they get adequate oxygen while they're rinsing.
ice skates
Leaves discoloring on Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragans)?
I bought a healthy looking Corn Plant at the supermarket the other day. I know, my bad, never buy plants from the supermarket. But this one looked strong and healthy and it was cheap. I hear they are very hardy, but already some of the leaves are discoloring. The discoloration is a dark brown, and it's happening in the middle of the leaf, as opposed to the tips. It almost looks like some kind of toxic substance dripped on them, but that couldn't have happened in my house. I don't see any bugs and the leaves are not limp and there are no other signs of distress. The plant was fairly dry when I bought it, which is good because sometimes the grocers will over water them.
Does anyone know why this might have happened or if it's a sign of trouble?
Also, if anyone has a healthy Corn Plant, do you have any good tips about watering and light?
Thanks :)
Leaves discoloring on Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragans)?
Maybe?
I had a dracaena that developed grayish-brown areas on the leaves. Why?
The gray indicates a fungal problem. This can be avoided by increasing air circulation, keeping the plant a little bit drier and lowering the humidity.
Troubleshooting Problems with Dracaenas
http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/indoor...
Does anyone know why this might have happened or if it's a sign of trouble?
Also, if anyone has a healthy Corn Plant, do you have any good tips about watering and light?
Thanks :)
Leaves discoloring on Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragans)?
Maybe?
I had a dracaena that developed grayish-brown areas on the leaves. Why?
The gray indicates a fungal problem. This can be avoided by increasing air circulation, keeping the plant a little bit drier and lowering the humidity.
Troubleshooting Problems with Dracaenas
http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/indoor...
Indoor plants:chammaedorea seifrizii (palm)/Dracaena , question about sunlight exposure?
Both of these classify as low light plants,that are most commonly used indoors, in offices, malls, etc. Does this mean that they need light at all times, including sunlight reaching them from windows? Should you put them right next to a window, or can they survive anywhere in the room even if direct sunlight from a window never reaches them?
I'm always afraid to keep plants away from sunlight because I think they won't survive at all. But I need advice on how much sun is appropriate, and if possible, water information on these plants.
Thanks!
Indoor plants:chammaedorea seifrizii (palm)/Dracaena , question about sunlight exposure?
They both will do well with little or no direct sunlight, the Chamaedorea better than the Dracaena. Low light levels and indirect sunlight will result in dark green leaves. The Dracaena will benefit by occasionally moving it into sunlight for short periods otherwise it will tend to get leggy. The Chamaedorea can remain in indirect light indefinitely.
If either of them are getting insufficient light, they will tend to lean toward the room's light source. If that happens, move them closer to the source and rotate them periodically
Remember that they both are tropicals and like warmth and moisture.
Reply:My dracena does great next to a window, it gets early morning light, and the room it is in is bright all day. Any light through a window is diffused light, direct sunlight is sunlight outside and will burn most houseplants. They don't require that sunlight reach them as long as they are in room that is basically light.
Invest in one of those moisture meters if you are unsure of water, it will be worth it, less water is better than too much with almost any plant...
I'm always afraid to keep plants away from sunlight because I think they won't survive at all. But I need advice on how much sun is appropriate, and if possible, water information on these plants.
Thanks!
Indoor plants:chammaedorea seifrizii (palm)/Dracaena , question about sunlight exposure?
They both will do well with little or no direct sunlight, the Chamaedorea better than the Dracaena. Low light levels and indirect sunlight will result in dark green leaves. The Dracaena will benefit by occasionally moving it into sunlight for short periods otherwise it will tend to get leggy. The Chamaedorea can remain in indirect light indefinitely.
If either of them are getting insufficient light, they will tend to lean toward the room's light source. If that happens, move them closer to the source and rotate them periodically
Remember that they both are tropicals and like warmth and moisture.
Reply:My dracena does great next to a window, it gets early morning light, and the room it is in is bright all day. Any light through a window is diffused light, direct sunlight is sunlight outside and will burn most houseplants. They don't require that sunlight reach them as long as they are in room that is basically light.
Invest in one of those moisture meters if you are unsure of water, it will be worth it, less water is better than too much with almost any plant...
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