Chlorophytum, Pentnus (in polybag)

Common Name: Pentnus

We should never keep this plant indoor, otherwise it may die slowly. It can grow faster in full sunlight. It’s a perennial plant.This plant is almost maintenance free. Even with low level of atmospheric humidity (20%) and high temperature (45⁰ C), this plant continues to grow healthily.

Watering & Sunlight:    This plant prefers to grow well in direct sunlight. We should water, only when the soil becomes dry. Proper drainage by making sufficient holes in bottom of pot is must.

Soil:     Its potting mix must be aerated well by use of drainage media upto 20 % (river sand, Leca, Pumice/Perlite or rice husk- Use any one of them). All these items help in aeration of roots also. We can mix upto 30% cocopeat, 20 % vermi compost, 20 % sterilised garden soil + 10% Neem Cake) in its potting mix. We may give liquid fertilizers every month.