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Container #16: Shady Oasis

May 22, 2020 By Cindy Jungman, SDSU Extension Master Gardener

This grouping in our shaded patio area gives a cool inviting touch using a water feature and shade plants. The sound of cascading water adds to the tranquil atmosphere.

RECIPE:
• This grouping incorporates a variety of ferns, shade annuals, and houseplants including:
o Blue Star Fern
o Green Fantasy Fern
o Lemon Button Fern
o Pepperomia graveolens
o Creeping Fig
o Hypostes “Polka Dot Plant”
o Dragon Wing Begonia
o Various Ivy

TIPS:
• Use a variety of container sizes, shapes and colors when grouping containers.
• Elevate some containers (I use bricks) to add height to the grouping and to feature all plants.
• Shade groupings require much less water.
• Nearly all these plants can be grown as house plants.
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