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Also known as Madagascar dragon tree, this one is very popular as a houseplant. It is slow-growing, and more tolerant than many plants of irregular watering and dry soil - though it does not like consistently wet soil. If you sometimes forget to water your plants, this one is for you.

It can be grown straight to produce a tall, slender plant, or trained to curve, creating a unique character. Several canes of varying heights can be planted together in the same pot, to give a fuller look.

This plant is one of the plants used in the NASA Clean Air Study, and has been shown to be useful for removing formaldehyde from the air.

It likes a minimum temperature of about 60°F and does best at around 75°F. It's better to underwater than overwater this plant - if the ends of the leaves turn brown, you may be overwatering. Leaves will accumulate dust, so wipe periodically with a damp cloth.

To prune, cut the cane to the desired height. You can also trim just the center new growth if want to maintain the same height. Pruning will cause two or more new shoots to grow around the cut - you can use this to increase the density of the plant.

Don't wait until it is time to plant your tender overwintering bulbs before checking them for rot. Storage rots are common, and easily spread from affected bulbs or corms to healthy ones.

Bulbs, corms and tubers being over-wintered in a frost-free place should be checked at least once a month. Immediately remove any diseased or soft bulbs or corms, to prevent the rot spreading to others.

Plants need water during the winter when rain is insufficient, because water drought can kill and injure root systems.

• Plants less than two years old should be watered every two weeks.
• Woody plants should receive water every two to four weeks.
• Be sure to water early in the day so that water doesn't freeze overnight.
• Avoid spraying trunks and stems, as this may increase the risk of frost cracking.
• For additional moisture retention, heavily mulch the area with an organic mulch such as wood chips or compost.
• Be sure to disconnect hoses from hose bibs to prevent pipes from freezing inside walls.

All Seminars are on Saturday at 10 AM at the Moana Lane store.

Feb. 10th – Birds of the Truckee Meadows
Find out what kinds of birds visit our yards, and what you can do to attract and feed them.

Feb. 24th – Landscape Design and Water Conservation
How to make your yard more environmentally friendly.

Moana Nursery is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.

Do you remember Moana Nursery in the good ol' days?

We welcome stories, photos and any memorabilia that you may have of Moana Nursery in the early years. Please share with us, and help us put together a collage of Moana Nursery over the years. Rewards will be given based on entry.

We have many celebrations planned in the upcoming months. Stay tuned!

We will keep you posted.