Self Watering Square

The lucky bamboo grown in it’s native country (West Africa) can grow up to 5ft tall (or much more), and as a house plant up to approximately 2 or 3 feet. There are various cultivars of this plant and some of the most interesting are the twisted stalk types which are trained by specialist growers.

The name lucky seems to have been given by the Chinese that practice feng shui and believe in this plant brings good fortune into a home or workplace.

Dieffenbachia is one of the easiest indoor houseplants to grow — and one of the most common indoor plants. This tropical shrub shows off lush leaves that are usually marked in shades of cream, yellow, or white, making dieffenbachia a top pick for brightening dim corners indoors. Dieffenbachia adds fun color and texture without flowers.

• Light. Most dumb cane plants prefer a medium to bright light source. …
• Water. The best way to water your dumbcane is to let it get moderately dry and then completely drench the soil. …
• Soil. Like many houseplants, dieffenbachia plants need a soil that retain some water but also drain well. …
• Fertilizer.

• Care Instructions–
• Strong indirect light to some direct sun.  
• Water thoroughly when the soil is dried out on the surface.  A plant like this in a 14″(35cm) diameter pot can take up to 1 gallon, or almost 4 liters, of water when necessary.  A plant in a 10″(25cm) pot can take as much a 2 quarts (almost 2 liters) of water when necessary.   They like a good soak,
• Make sure the plant is well potted and if necessary add some potting soil.  It is essential to make sure the soil is evenly packed especially around the inner edge so that it is watered evenly.  Press the soil down firmly around the inner edge and make sure there is enough soil covering the top roots but not covering the bottom of the trunk. 
• The leaves would like a dusting from time to time and an outdoor shower once or twice a year would be very helpful. 

They can be pruned to stay in the space they have been given.   Fertilize regularly for fullest growth. 

As much as the Aloe Vera is used to hot and dry fields and often does not require water for a period of several months, regular watering is recommended. In dry periods, the Aloe Vera draws its moisture from the fleshy leaves. However, this inhibits its healthy and splendid growth. To prevent this, this Aloe species should always have a moist root ball during spring to late summer. You can test with your thumb, whether the plant needs water. If the surface can be pressed down a little bit, the soil is still moist inside. If the surface does not drop at least two to three centimeters under your thumb pressure, it should be watered