Leuconeura massangeana—a most beautiful foliage plant with a silver center and basic mahogany blending into blue-green
CARE. Warmth, minimum night temperature of 60 degrees; humid, and use mist spray; rich soil; use liquid manure (except in winter). Filtered sun (plant will scorch in too direct sunshine), moist. Partial rest in winter, dry out between waterings. Repot in spring, with the crown high in the center; use charcoal in pot.
PROPAGATION. Divide crown.
SPECIAL USES. Foliage plant, artificial light. This plant is prettiest when young. Markings may disappear in older plants.
Myrsine africana Myrsinaceae African Boxwood
This is a shrubby, dark-green-leaved plant of the boxwood sort. It is small, neat, and trim and may be shaped into many patterns to resemble the true boxwood.
CARE. Partial sun, moderate temperature, humusy soil, moist.
PROPAGATION. Stem cuttings.
SPECIAL USES. Formal miniature gardens, dish gardens, indoor bonsai.