Common
name: "Snowflake Plant"
Latin name: Trevesia palmata 'Micholitzii'
Native
to: N. India to South West China
Growth habit: A wide spreading upright bush to 6' in
height and 4' in width.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for spider
mites.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
8" Snowflake Plant
Houseplant
Cultural
information: This is a really great looking plant
that is rare and nearly impossible to find. We hear that the seed
is harvested every five years... this could be why they are hard
to find.
Place your "Snowflake Plant" in bright indirect
lighting. Check for watering weekly allowing the surface soil to
dry about two inches in larger containers before watering. In
small containers water when the soils surface is dry to the touch.
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Propagation via
stem cuttings is difficult.
