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CityViewNC.com | 37 Taking care of plants doesn't have to be a daunting process. With practice and experience, and learning about the optimal environment required for your plants to thrive, you'll earn your plant whisperer badge in no time. 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Visit www.fayacademy.org for more information • Pre-K through grade 12 STEAM SmartLabs ® • Chromebook 1:1 program • Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team • 71 percent of students who take the AP exams score a 3 or higher. • More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. • The 23 members of the Class of 2021 were offered more than $1.3 million in college scholarships and grants. RANKED #1 IN THE NICHE.COM 2021 BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA Count on us to care for your heart. Take our free heart health assessment at CentralCarolinaHosp.com/Heart Enhanced cleaning, mask requirements and social distancing to help keep you safe. 5. The ZZ Plant The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is the ultimate plant for beginners as it's one of the easiest plants to care for. It is one of the very few plants that can take months of neglect and low light and still look amazing. LIGHT – The ZZ plant is very hardy, and though they thrive best in bright indirect light, they can also tolerate low light conditions. They do not like direct sunlight and that is usually evident if the leaves become scorched. WATER – Allow the soil to dry between watering. Don't let your plant sit in water because it can easily cause stem and rhizome rot. Your plant can survive months without water, but will grow faster if watered more regularly. Like the plants mentioned above, overwatering can lead to root rot which can be detrimental to the plant. NOTE: You should take care when handling this plant because it can cause skin irritation or more serious ailments like stomach pain. The oxalate crystals make the plant especially poisonous for cats and dogs, so make sure to keep it out of reach. Zamioculcas zamiifolia are still safe to have in your home as long as you keep them out of reach from curious pets and children.

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