Pleomele, Song of India – Green (in polybag)

Plant Height:          1 Foot

Colour of its leaves shows little variation as per availability of sunlight and temperature difference. It can attain maximum height of 6 feet, if grown outdoor on open ground or in a big pot. Plants taller than 1 feet need support of coir pole or supporting rod to stand erect. Stem of this plant is not strong enough to support plant (if height is more than 1 feet).  This is a herbaceous long life plant. It likes normal room temperature.

Watering & Sunlight:    This plant likes to grow in diffused sunlight, but we can grow as outdoor also, if atmospheric temperature is less than 25⁰ C. Exposure of this plant to sunlight in higher temperature may cause sun burn of its leaves.  Even with low climatic humidity (20%), this plant can survive. Drainage in pot is necessary by making sufficient holes in bottom. Whenever the soil becomes slightly dry, you can water it.

Soil:    Water logging is to be avoided. To make the ideal potting mix, 20 % drainage media (river sand/ Leca/ Perlite/ Pumice or rice husk- use any one of them) in potting mix should be available. In rest of the potting mix, we should mix vermi-compost (25 %) and garden soil (55%).

Ornamental use: It can be used as indoor plant in home and offices.