MANILA, Philippines — Want to become a "Plantito" or a "Plantita"?
"There’s nothing more cathartic than watching your plant grow from a humble seed to an abundant harvest — the unique feeling of serving it up for dinner after a long day, and you can proudly say, 'I grew that.' It’s the experience in full circle," Seedibles, a brand specializing in planting kits, said on the joys of being a "Plantito" or Plantita," in a statement sent to Philstar.com.
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For those wanting to join the bandwagon, here are some types of plants you should start with:
Pothos Plant
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Epipremnum Auruem
Common names: Devil’s Ivy, Money Plant
Light requirement: Bright, Indirect light to low light; partial sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Once a week; keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; chalky, loam, clay, sandy
Genus: Epipremnum Auruem
Common names: Devil’s Ivy, Money Plant
Light requirement: Bright, Indirect light to low light; partial sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Once a week; keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; chalky, loam, clay, sandy
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Peace Lily Plant
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Spathiphyllum
Common names: White Sails, Spathe Flower
Light requirement: Bright, indirect light to low light
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; chalky, sandy, loam
Genus: Spathiphyllum
Common names: White Sails, Spathe Flower
Light requirement: Bright, indirect light to low light
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; chalky, sandy, loam
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Heart of Jesus
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Caladium
Common names: Angel Wings, Wild Eddo, Wild Caladium, Elephant’s Ear
Light requirement: Indirect sunlight, partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam soil
Genus: Caladium
Common names: Angel Wings, Wild Eddo, Wild Caladium, Elephant’s Ear
Light requirement: Indirect sunlight, partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam soil
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Snake Plant
Plant family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Sansevieria
Common names: Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
Light requirement: Partial to full sun
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly alkaline; sandy soil
Genus: Sansevieria
Common names: Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
Light requirement: Partial to full sun
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly alkaline; sandy soil
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Chinese Evergreen
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Aglaonema
Common names: Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant
Light requirement: Partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; water until the soil is moist
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; sandy, chalk, loam
Genus: Aglaonema
Common names: Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant
Light requirement: Partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; water until the soil is moist
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; sandy, chalk, loam
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ZZ Plant
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Zamioculcas
Common names: Aroid Palm, Eternity Plant, Emerald Palm
Light requirement: Partial shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; sandy, loam
Genus: Zamioculcas
Common names: Aroid Palm, Eternity Plant, Emerald Palm
Light requirement: Partial shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; sandy, loam
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Selloum
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Common names: Tree Philodendron, Lacy Tree Philodendron
Light requirement: Partial sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam soil
Genus: Philodendron
Common names: Tree Philodendron, Lacy Tree Philodendron
Light requirement: Partial sun to partial shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam soil
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Rubber Plant
Plant family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Common names: Rubber Fig, Rubber Bush, Rubber Tree, Indian Rubber Plant
Light requirement: Full sun to partial sun
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
Genus: Ficus
Common names: Rubber Fig, Rubber Bush, Rubber Tree, Indian Rubber Plant
Light requirement: Full sun to partial sun
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
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Dumbcane
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Dieffenbachia
Common names: Mother-in-Law Plant, Poison Arum
Light requirement: Bright, indirect sunlight; partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; water until the soil is moist
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
Genus: Dieffenbachia
Common names: Mother-in-Law Plant, Poison Arum
Light requirement: Bright, indirect sunlight; partial shade
Water requirement: Thrice a week; water until the soil is moist
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
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Monstera Deliciosa
Plant family: Araceae
Genus: Monstera
Common name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Light requirement: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
Genus: Monstera
Common name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Light requirement: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirement: Water when the soil has dried out
Soil requirement: Well-drained potting soil; slightly acidic, slightly alkaline; loam, chalky, sandy, clay
Philstar.com/Jade Y. Gime