By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs, civic activities, and community outreach.
Clermont Garden Club member, Pam Molesky, loaned a Dracaena Tornado to Cooper Memorial Library for February. The Dracaena Tornado, or Dracaena marginata ‘Tornado’ or Dragon Tree, is a houseplant originating from Madagascar. Its leaves are twisted and curled uniquely resembling a tornado, hence the name. A member of the Asparagaceae family, this plant is a slow grower that can reach up to 6 feet in height. The plant prefers bright, indirect light, without direct sunlight otherwise the leaves can become scorched and damaged. Keep the tornada slightly moist, water when the top inch of soil is dry. This plant can be highly toxic to pets. If ingested, symptoms can include a range of unpleasant symptoms.
Lor Toth loaned her red anthurium to City Hall. The anthurium is a tropical plant genus with over 1,500 species, known for its vibrant colors and long-lasting flowers. Anthuriums have heart-shaped shiny, dark green leaves and can grow 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. The plant prefers bright, indirect light.
The Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Members meet monthly (September through May) at the clubhouse located at 849 West Avenue, Clermont, FL. We warmly welcome guests to attend our meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. The clubhouse is also available for rentals for church gatherings, scout meetings, showers, birthday parties, etc. See www.clermontgardenclub.org.
