I would love some suggestions for a houseplant

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greenthumb1016 Dayton, OH(Zone 5b) Jan 11, 2009

I have hanging planters to go in two windows, one gets full sun, the other partial sun. I would love to have something that smells good as well. Any suggestions?

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 11, 2009

Would you mind explaining how a plant in the house can get full sun? Most people think of full sun as sun all day long. I'm confused about that.

Thanks-

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tommyr2006 Poughkeepsie, NY(Zone 6a) Jan 11, 2009

My guess is one window is facing south and may be a bay window. Just a guess.

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greenthumb1016 Dayton, OH(Zone 5b) Jan 11, 2009

Exactly, tomyr2006. Thank you.

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shebs45 Chicago, IL(Zone 5b) Jan 11, 2009

My favorite hanging plant is Swedish Ivy. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1354/ I think they could go in either of your windows. They're very hardy. If you read comments in PlantFiles; you'll find a lot of information. Mine never bloomed, but I found that on humid days and after watering, it gave off a very nice, light scent, which is one of the reasons why I like them so much

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dipsydoodle Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Jan 13, 2009

My favourite spider plants would look good hanging.

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LyonesseLore Everett, WA Jan 16, 2009

I'm with dipsydoodle, my spider would love your place! I have that and i'm not sure? pathos? that's what we always called it, it's a climbing plant. mine would love it too!

but they don't smell, i just love the colors they come in and the climbing or falling which ever way you let them go.

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thuja57 Westfield, IN Feb 13, 2009

consider burros tail succulent or rosary vine in south window. stapelia would also do well but its starfish flower smells like carrion..

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thuja57 Westfield, IN Feb 13, 2009

swiss cheese philodendron also nice for lower light, rabbits foot or holly ferns too! watermelon peperomia looks good too

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Feb 25, 2009

One plant that you might like to try for a window with bright light is Hoya. Some take more sun than others and some are extremely fragrant! http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=hoya&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&searcher%5Bgrex%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search

Also another bloomer that is fragrant and likes bright light is Epiphyllum (Orchid Cactus): http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=epiphyllum&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&searcher%5Bgrex%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search Some Epiphyllum's are very fragrant too and some only bloom at night.


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