Question 1

Aglaonema

Accepted Answer

Varieties
Silver Bay, Green Modestum
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Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light.
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Water
Water thoroughly once every 1-2 weeks. Allow top half of soil to dry out in between watering. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light. This plant would benefit from increased humidity.
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Common Plant Problems
Drooping, yellow leaves -- Plant was overwatered
Wilted leaves -- Plant need more water

Question 2

Aloe Vera

Accepted Answer

Botanical Name
Aloe barbadensis miller
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Light
Thrives in direct, bright light. Will tolerate indirect, bright light. Not suited for low light conditions.
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Water
Water thoroughly every 2 weeks. Allow soil to dry out in between waterings.
Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
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Common Plant Problems
Wrinkled leaves -- Plant needs more water
Brown and mushy leaves -- Plant was overwatered

Question 3

Aluminum Plant

Accepted Answer

Botanical Name
Pilea cadierei
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Light
Thrives in indirect bright light. 
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Water
Water thoroughly once per week, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
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Common Plant Problems
Yellowing leaves – Too much water
Curling and wilting leaves – Not enough water

Question 4

Anthurium

Accepted Answer

Botanical Name
Anthurium andraeanum
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Light
Thrives in indirect, bright light. Brighter light will produce brighter colors.
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Water
Water thoroughly every week. Allow soil to dry out in between waterings.
Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
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Common Plant Problems
Droopy leaves, dull colors -- Plant needs more water
Brown and mushy leaves -- Plant was overwatered

Question 5

Arboricola

Accepted Answer

Botanical Name
Schefflera Arboricola
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Light
Thrives in bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light.
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Water
Water thoroughly once every 1-2 weeks. Allow top half of soil to dry out in between waterings. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
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Common Plant Problems
Flopping or dropping leaves -- Not enough sunlight
Drooping, yellow leaves -- Plant was overwatered

Question 6

Autumn Fern

Accepted Answer

Botanical Name
Dryopteris erythrosora
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Light
Thrives in medium to indirect bright light.
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Water
Keep soil moist. Expect to water more frequently in brighter light and less frequently in lower light.
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Common Plant Problems
Brown and crisp leaves – Not enough water 
Mushy stems and roots – Too much water

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