help on house plants

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
tmbolin crossville, TN(Zone 7a) Nov 07, 2003

Hi all. I need some advice. I've never really grown inside plants but since winter is coming, I think I'll give it a shot. I did bring my varigated spiders inside but these old rooms need some more color!! I'd love to have some unusal ones. But I have absolutely no ideas. Nothing finicky or hard to keep alive. Any suggestions??

Thanks
Tina

Post #702992
Quote
Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Nov 07, 2003

Hi Tina,
Jewel orchids, some rex and cane begonias, coleus, earth star, and bromeliads are a few of the colorful things I see in my house right now. They are all real easy to grow. I also have florist's azaleas that bloom all winter long, amaryllis bulbs to force, camellias, anthurium, and annuals like pentas, catharanthus, and lantana that bloom in the greenhouse. These all provide lots of color for those drab winter months in Missouri. Hope you try some! Susan

Post #703075
Quote
AngelSong Victoria, TX(Zone 9b) Nov 07, 2003

maranta ... prayer plants, and other calatheas would be my variegated selections. They need moderate light, not much direct sun, and moisture. Too wet or too dry are destructive, but with proper care, these make incredible specimen plants. :)

Post #703078
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Indoor Gardening and Houseplants Threads

Go to all Indoor Gardening and Houseplants threads
BACK TO TOP