慳位易種室內植物：常青觀葉類

1. 椒草（Peperomia）

【植物特點】
?屬於小型盆栽，非常慳位
?葉寬青綠且茂密，有助維持眼睛和身心靈的健康
?葉面光滑厚身，能夠儲存水份，不需要太多日照，可以放置於室內遮陰地方，耐旱，故不用經常澆水，容易打理
?除了土耕之外，也適合水耕種植，如怕濕潤泥土會滋生蚊蟲的話，不妨試試
?打理得好更會開花

【種類】
?「圓葉椒草」和「西瓜皮椒草」

【種植需知】
?可以放置於電視櫃、書架、辦公室檯頭等，避免暴曬的房間
?表土乾燥才澆水，避免過度灌溉，寧乾勿濕
?不用肥料
?易用排水性良好的沙質土壤種植

2. 龍血樹（Dracaena）

【植物特點】
?又稱「富貴竹」，生命力強，有旺財招福的寓意，有人相信能夠改善家中風水，為家人帶來一點福氣
?莖和葉比較大，算不上是最慳位的室內植物，但勝在夠「苗條」，主要向上生長，又夠粗生，最適合放置在家中的暗角作裝飾用
?要求不高，粗生粗養，基本上放室內就可以

【種類】
?「香龍血樹」（Dracaena fragrans），以及「千年木」（Dracaena marginata）

【種植需知】
?有散射光為佳，如日照明亮的客飯廳
?表土乾燥才澆水，避免過度灌溉，寧乾勿濕
?表土乾燥才澆水，避免過度灌溉，寧乾勿濕
?定期用濕布擦拭葉面葉背，抹走灰塵，幫助葉片呼吸

3. 虎尾蘭（Sansevieria trifasciata / Dracaena trifasciata）

【植物特點】
?與「富貴竹」同為龍血樹屬
?屬於中小型盆栽
?眾所皆知的空氣淨化植物，能吸收空氣中80％以上的有害氣體（如苯、甲醛和三氯乙烯）和重金屬微粒
?不分晝夜都能釋放氧氣，很適合擺放在人多的客廳、需要清新空氣的書房或想要一夜好眠的臥房
?要求不高，粗生粗養
?除了土耕之外，也適合水耕種植
?不惹蚊患，容易打理

【種植需知】
?種植地點隨意
?虎尾蘭葉片厚，儲水能力高，最怕過度灌溉，寧乾勿濕

4. 黃金葛（Pothos）

【植物特點】
?又名「萬年青」，屬蔓藤類植物
?既可土栽亦可水栽，耐濕且耐旱，非常易種
?可放在吊盆種植

【種植需知】
?適合放置於溫濕空間，如廚房、浴室
?保持房間氣溫於 20 – 28 度之間
?避免曝曬
?土壤要保持濕潤

5. 吊蘭（Chlorophytum comosum）

【植物特點】
?又名「蜘蛛蘭」
?耐濕也耐旱
?可以放在吊盆裡栽種
?可小盆種植，非常慳位
?不太需要日照，最適合放置在家居不見天日的角落

【種植需知】
?適合放置於溫濕空間，如廚房、浴室
?適時修根，容易生長茂密，需要換盆
?避免曝曬

6. 常春藤（Hedera helix）

【植物特點】
?最後一款最易養的觀葉類室內植物
?又名「洋長春藤」
?可以放在吊盆裡栽種
?外國人多栽種於圍欄、花園草坪、天台等地方，用茂盛長春藤來作遮蔭
?因為生命力太頑強，於美國和澳洲的部分城市和州份，長春藤早已被界定為「入侵性品種」，禁止銷售

【種植需知】
?適時修剪，以免過度茂密
?長春藤好陰涼，盡量避免曝曬

慳位易種室內植物：開花類

花類植物通常有分生長期和休眠期，生長期會開花，需要按天氣和生長週期勤力堆肥，種植的難度較常青觀葉類高

1. 白鶴芊（Spathiphyllum wallisii）

【植物特點】
?又名「苞葉芋」或「白掌」
?低維護植物，喜愛濕潤的環境，一天大概需要兩三小時的陽光，而泥土需要保持潮濕，比起觀葉類植物更需要水份
?空氣清新能力卻很強大。白鶴芊曾獲美國太空總署認定為有空氣清淨能力，能夠吸收室內最常見的化學雜質，如二氧化碳、苯、甲醛、三氯乙烯、二甲苯、甲苯、阿摩尼亞等
?通常於春夏溫暖的季節開花，以香港偏向溫熱的氣候，一年有開兩三遍花的可能

【種植需知】
?有適度射光的空間，如窗台
?適時修剪，以免過度茂密
?避免放置在戶外曝曬
?對水中雜質較敏感，如發現花葉生長有問題，可嘗試用過濾水或蒸餾水灌溉
?好溫濕，表土一乾便要澆水

2. 毬蘭（Hoya）

【植物特點】
?很粗生易養，開出來的花也很清新亮麗，不會過份妖豔
?厚葉開花植物，具攀爬性，可栽種於吊盆，非常慳位
?雖然容易打理，但要開花還是有一定難度。但當花開時，香氣會散佈全屋，能讓身心平靜下來

【種植需知】
?想毯蘭開花，便要確保盆栽吸收大量的間接光，不要放在室外曝曬，但也避免放置在陰暗環境，最好放在陽光最充足、氣溫最和暖的窗台位置，並頻密澆水，不要讓土壤的表面乾燥過久
?需要放置在間接光充足的空間，如向南的窗邊
?如窗台過曬，應定時用水噴灑盆栽，為葉面提供濕度
?部分品種需達致一定年齡（如2-3年）才會開花，切忌過份堆肥催谷
?毬蘭好溫濕，避免表土過份乾燥

Place-safe Houseplants: Evergreen Foliage

1. Peperomia

【Plant Features】
?It is a small potted plant and is very squat
?The leaves are wide, green and dense, which helps to maintain the health of eyes, body and mind
?The leaves are smooth and thick, It can store water, does not require much sunlight, can be placed in an indoor shaded place, and is drought-resistant, so it does not need to be watered frequently and is easy to take care of
?In addition to soil farming, it is also suitable for hydroponic planting, if you are afraid If the moist soil will breed mosquitoes, you might as well try
?If you take good care of it, it will bloom

【Species】
?"Round Leaf Pepper Grass" and "Watermelon Pestilence"

【Planting Instructions】
?It can be placed in TV cabinets, bookshelves, office desks, etc., avoid rooms exposed to the sun
?Water only when the topsoil is dry, avoid over-irrigation, rather dry than wet< br />?No fertilizers
?Easy to plant in sandy soil with good drainage

2. Dracaena

【Plant Features】
?Also known as "Lucky Bamboo", it has strong vitality and has the meaning of prosperous wealth and good fortune. Some people believe that it can improve the feng shui of the home and bring a little luck to the family
? The stems and leaves are relatively large, so it is not the most important indoor place. Plants, but they are better than "slim", they mainly grow upward, and they are coarse enough to be placed in the dark corners of the home for decoration

【Species】
?"Dracaena fragrans", and "Millennium Wood" (Dracaena marginata)

【Planting Instructions】
?It is better to have scattered light, such as a living and dining room with bright sunlight
?Water only when the topsoil is dry, avoid over-irrigation, rather dry than wet
?The topsoil is dry Water only, avoid over-irrigation, rather dry than wet
?Wipe the leaf surface and the back of the leaves with a damp cloth regularly to remove dust and help the leaves breathe

3. Sansevieria trifasciata / Dracaena trifasciata

【Plant Features】
?It belongs to the genus Dracaena as well as "Lucky Bamboo"
?It belongs to small and medium-sized potted plants
?It is a well-known air purifying plant that can absorb air More than 80% of harmful gases (such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene) and heavy metal particles
? can release oxygen day and night, which is very suitable for placing in a living room with many people, a study room that needs fresh air, or people who want to A good night’s sleep in the bedroom
?It is not very demanding, rough and extensive nourishment
?In addition to soil cultivation, it is also suitable for hydroponic cultivation
?It does not cause mosquitoes and is easy to take care of

【Planting Instructions】
?The planting location is optional
?The leaves are thick and the water storage capacity is high, and the most afraid of over-irrigation is to prefer dry than wet

4. Pothos

【Plant Features】
?Also known as "Everlasting Green", it is a vine plant
?It can be planted either in soil or in water, it is resistant to humidity and drought, and it is very easy to grow
?Can be planted in hanging pots

【Planting Instructions】
?Suitable for placing in warm and humid spaces, such as kitchen, bathroom
?Keep the room temperature between 20 and 28 degrees
?Avoid exposure to the sun
?The soil should be kept moist

5. Chlorophytum comosum

【Plant Features】
?Also known as "Spider Orchid"
?Moisture-resistant and drought-resistant
?Can be planted in hanging pots
?Can be planted in small pots, Very good location
?It does not need much sunlight, it is most suitable to be placed in the corner of the home where the sun is not visible

【Planting Instructions】
?Suitable for placing in warm and humid spaces, such as kitchen, bathroom
?Pruning roots in time, easy to grow densely, need to change pots
?Avoid exposure to sunlight

6. Hedera helix

【Plant Features】
?The last and most easy-to-care foliage houseplant
?Also known as "foreign ivy"
?Can be planted in hanging pots
?Foreigners are mostly planted in fences, garden lawns, rooftops and other places, using lush ivy for shade
?Because of its strong vitality, ivy has long been used in some cities and states in the United States and Australia. Defined as an "invasive species" and prohibited for sale

【Planting Instructions】
?Pruning in time to avoid overgrown
?The ivy is cool, try to avoid sun exposure

Place-safe Houseplants: Flowering

Flower plants usually have a divided growth period and a dormant period. They will bloom during the growth period. They need to be composted and planted according to the weather and growth cycle. The difficulty is higher than that of evergreen foliage

1. Spathiphyllum wallisii

【Plant Features】
?Also known as "Baoye Taro" or "White Palm"
?Low-maintenance plants, like humid environments, about two or three hours of sunlight a day, and soil needs To keep moist, it needs more water than foliage plants
?The air freshening ability is very powerful. White Crane has been recognized by NASA as having the ability to clean the air and can absorb the most common indoor chemical impurities, such as carbon dioxide, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, amonia, etc
?Usually blooms in the warm seasons of spring and summer. With Hong Kongs warm climate, it may bloom two or three times a year

【Planting Instructions】
?A space with moderate sunlight, such as window sills
?Truncate in time to avoid overly dense
?Avoid placing it in outdoor exposure
?It is more sensitive to impurities in water Sensitive, if you find that there are problems with the growth of flowers and leaves, you can try to irrigate with filtered or distilled water
?It is warm and humid, and the topsoil should be watered as soon as the topsoil dries

2. Hoya

【Plant Features】
?It is very rough and easy to maintain, and the flowers are fresh and bright, not too coquettish
?Thick-leaf flowering plants, with climbing properties, can be planted in The hanging pot is very compact
?Although it is easy to take care of, it is still difficult to bloom. But when the flowers bloom, the fragrance will spread throughout the house, calming the mind and body

【Planting Instructions】
?If you want a blanket orchid to bloom, you must ensure that the potted plant absorbs a lot of indirect light. Do not expose it outdoors, but also avoid placing it in a shady environment. It is best to place it in the most sunny, The window sill location with the warmest temperature, and frequent watering, do not let the surface of the soil dry for too long
?It needs to be placed in a space with sufficient indirect light, such as the window facing south
?If the window sill is too sunburned , The potted plants should be sprayed with water regularly to provide humidity to the leaves
?Some varieties need to reach a certain age (such as 2-3 years) before flowering, and avoid excessive composting to promote the valley
?The orchid is warm Wet, avoid over-drying of topsoil