5 Good Ornamental Plants for Under Rp. 100 Thousand
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Cultivation decorative plants lately it is on the rise It can be said that the enthusiasts and activists continue to increase.
For beginner ornamental plant hobbyists, maybe there are still those who are confused about choosing between the many varieties of ornamental plants, or are afraid that the price is too expensive.
But don’t worry, because there are recommendations for good ornamental plants under IDR 100,000, which can be a reference for you. Although relatively cheap, the following 5 plants will not disappoint because of their attractive shape.
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1. Alocasia Frydek
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Alocasia frydek or commonly called neon taro, is an ornamental plant from the taro clumps or araceae.
In addition, alocasia frydek has a characteristic plant bone that can emit light when stored in a dark room (glow in the dark).
This type of alocasia frydek has the potential to grow bigger and stronger if cared for properly, such as not being watered too often and receiving partial shade.
The price of Alocasia Frydek in the market is around IDR 50-70 thousand, but this depends on the type and size.
2. Alocasia Black Velvet
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Next, a good ornamental plant with a relatively affordable price is alocasia black velvet, which is still in the same family as alocasia frydek.
This difference in alocasia is in a more intense color, and has thin hairs on the leaf surface and a short trunk.
Caring for alocasia black velvet is easy, as it is very tolerant of low light and allows the soil to dry out before watering.
Summarizing from several places selling ornamental plants, generally fix the price of alocasia black velvet from Rp. 95-100 thousand and above, according to sizes from small to large.
3. Anthurium Pink
 Photo: iStockphoto / MARINA BOGACHYOVAAnthurium andraeanum or anthurium pink is one of the recommendations for good ornamental plants under IDR 100,000 |
This good ornamental plant under Rp. 100,000 is unique because it has pink flowers, namely Anthurium Pink or Anthurium Andraeanum, from the Araceae family which is also popular like its relative Aglaonema.
Anthurium is an evergreen plant that has no dormancy or stops growing.
Anthurium pink varieties need special care to keep them blooming beautifully and lush. One of them is regular watering.
Meanwhile, pink anthurium in mini pots costs around Rp. 60-70 thousand. The price may be different if you only buy the seeds.
4. Sansevieria
 Photo: iStockphoto / Prostock-StudioSansevieria is one of the recommendations for good ornamental plants under Rp. 100,000 |
Sansevieria or tongue-in-law is an ornamental plant that is still a type of succulent. This means that the fleshy leaves can accommodate water reserves.
Besides being good, Sansevieria has natural benefits as an absorber of air toxins and has been proven by the results of research by the Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with ALCA.
Sansevieria plants are more suitable if placed in a dim or shaded room. Besides, he doesn’t really like excess water which can damage his growth.
The tongue-in-law is classified as very friendly in the pocket when it comes to pricing, which is IDR 50,000. But if you buy a small size it can be cheaper.
5. Syngonium
 Photo: iStockphoto / j-wildmanSyngonium podophyllum is one of the recommendations for good ornamental plants for under IDR 100,000 |
Syngonium is a caladium variety. The leaves of this arrow-shaped plant have the same benefits as Sansevieria, which is to reduce indoor air toxins.
Not only is it useful to filter the air to be fresher, some countries use the syngonium plant as a medicine for external or internal wounds.
This syngonium type ranges from green leaves with white hues, pink green and is believed to provide positive energy or balance.
Currently, syngonium leaves are sold very high. But you can still have this nice ornamental plant for under Rp. 100,000 by buying a mini size.
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