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Raipur News: It is a plant suitable for indoor environment and the biggest feature of GG plant is that it does not require special maintenance. Watering only two or three times a week is sufficient.
Raipur. For those who want to maintain greenery in home and office, GG Plant is becoming one of the most reliable options in today’s time. With its glossy leaves, strong structure and very low maintenance requirements, this plant easily fits into the urban lifestyle. Its popularity is continuously increasing among indoor gardening enthusiasts. In conversation with Local 18, 11-year-old experienced gardening expert Milan Nirmalkar, resident of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, shared important information related to the features and care of GG plant.
According to Milan Nirmalkar, GG Plant is also called Oxygen Plant in common language. It is a plant completely suited to indoor environment and its biggest feature is that it does not require any special maintenance. Watering only two or three times a week is sufficient. This is the reason why even people with busy schedules can easily install it in their home or office.
tuber of a potato-like plant
He told that the bigger the pot in which the GG plant is planted, the more dense and attractive it becomes. The tuber of this plant is like a potato, which gradually spreads and fills the entire pot. The leaves emerging from the tuber give a dense appearance to the plant. This is a fast growing plant. If it is planted in a 12 inch pot, the entire pot gets filled within about a year.
excessive watering is harmful
Taking special care regarding the maintenance of GG plant, he said that giving too much water to it can be harmful. Excess water causes the plant to rot, hence irrigation should be done in less quantity only. This plant is ideal for indoor but if it is to be kept outside, then a shaded place should be chosen and it is very important to protect it from rain water.
What kind of soil is needed?
Regarding soil selection, expert Milan Nirmalkar said that light and draining soil is most suitable for GG plant. Its growth is affected in heavy or hard soil. A balanced mixture of vermicompost and cocopeat in black soil is considered best for this plant. Another great feature of this is that it does not require any kind of fertilizer.
Available for Rs 200 to 250
Talking about the price, GG plant is easily available in the market between Rs 200 to Rs 250. This plant, which is low cost, less maintenance and provides greenery throughout the year, is playing an important role in making indoor gardening easy and attractive.
