I think its Asparagus Setacus maybe?

Thanks for looking! Nothing too out of the ordinary.

I think the little water-can resident is a Podocarpus...

GB

I saw some large & lovely ones a couple of months ago; they didn't have whorled leaves like the ones you've pictured (& the ones I've seen in stores recently). I want to add the name to my wish list, but the Convention Center Plant Lady just said "podocarpus"

The two most commonly sold Podoscarpus are P. macrophyllus and P. Maki. Google the names. For instance, 'Podocarpus macrophyllus, pictures.' A page of Podocarpus pictures pop up.

Very nice, setup..Does your filter put out a lot of humidity?
Ilove your Philodendron 'Brazil.' Toni

Congratulations, seriously. Well done man.

I would love to share this on my blog, with your permission, as I think it is just the coolest houseplant thing I've seen this week.

I love the little fountain too, and I absolutely love the fact that your keyboard fits so perfectly!! What a truly unique, FUNCTIONAL piece of art!

Again, amazing.

I think I would plant the water-can plant a little deeper. I think I see roots above the soil.

If you want your Epiphyllum oxypetallum to bloom would it help to put them outdoors in the Spring, Summer, and part of Autumn? I bring out most of my plants and they seem to like the conditions better than inside my house (my house is extremely dry over the winter).

T.J.

Also, where did you find your Ardisias? Thanks, Toni

They had some house plants, which I already had, 'don't want duplicates,' or nothing hat intereste me.
An employee and I got to talking, she admitted, that particular Lowes sold few house plants..they focused more on garden stuff.

Have I ever had Ardisia? Yeah, about 5 mins. lol. Our local grocery store sometimes has 3-4" potted plants for 1.00. There were a few Ardisias in stock. I bought one, got it home, removed from its bag.

We have Cockatiels. While storing groceries, one of my tiels ate the entire Ardisia..I was more worried he'd die, think Ardisia is toxic..He didn't, but the Ardisia was history.

As a matter of fact, I'm waiting for a variegated Ardisia..It was out of stock last time I ordered from the nursery, but the owner promised he'd contact me as soon as one was available.

Our mearest Walmart used to have a ton of plants, various varieties, but since they remodelled, there's very few. Hope they get more..every so often a rarity could be found. And their prices are great.

My plants are dying to be summered outdoors, too. I've placed my Gardenia tree out front 3 times the last couple wks, then temps drop and it has to come back inside.
Last year, it was brought out in March..only once did it have to come back in. Night temps still drop, and daytime temps aren't all that great either.

Well, thanks Kyle. Take care, Toni

-3rd yr

Funny about Lowe's...The day I went, while browsing plants, there were two other customers and a clerk..the clerk was watering. Well, over-watering, lol.

One customer asked the clerk a plant related question..clerk had no clue..I said, 'excuse me, I overheard....' I ended up helping both customers and talked them into buying a few plants..'plants I already have.'
The clerk said I should apply for a job there.' LOL. She said she was serious..they were looking for someone, and I seemed qualified..she even gave me her name as a reference. Truthfully, their plants were common, therefore I was able to name each, botanical and common.

You ARE lucky the woman marks down prices for you. But how can she be a specialist, yet not know about plants? lol..
Maybe you can help her??

HD employees are similiar. I worked for HD in the green house. I used to get sooo upset. Scale on their Ficus. I brought this to my managers attention..his response was, 'customers won't notice.' He was a jerk. I felt terrible..people bring home an insect-infested plant, it dies, and they take the blame, assuming it was their fault.

If ever you decide to buy a Ficus from HD, check for scale..especially the brown, hard-shell type..unless a tree is fully-inspected, they're sometimes hard to see. They blend in w/the wood..

Actually Kyle, I like online nurseries. Most big box stores sell the same, old plants..You can find rare plants online....Toni

Thanks for the warning. We don't have a Home Depot in our town. There is one in that town I frequent but I'm always let down with the selection of HP. I always read on these forums how people find wonderful things at HD, I just don't have luck with HD. I think it's a Michigan thing. I've been to many in this state and it's the same thing at them all.

You are right about having the same boring things locally. I find that especially true; particularly in winter. But that's no suprise with winter. I'm finding many things online that I've been looking for and dreaming about....thanks to you lol! Truly thank you!!!!! I never would have come into finding some of those nurseries if it weren't for you. I can't wait to place orders when the weather is more cooperative and stable. Seems like it's ever going to either! Kyle

This is GREAT!! I'm smiling because I thought I was the only plant person that used their piano for a plant stand! I have baby African violets all across the top of mine. I'm impressed that you are able to play yours with so many plants on & under it. You've got me beat!

Tricia

Spent the wkend doing outdoor cleaning, and brought some plants outside..
Now they're predicting, starting Wed, temps are suppose to drop in the 40's!

I'm glad I was some help to you. There's many online nurseries around..the thing is finding one that sells good-size, pest-free plants..I LOVE Ebay, too..

I also count on Gardenwatchdog. There's one seller who deals with tropical trees..don't know if I should name the nursery..it starts with a G, second letter, R, ends with a T..he's been ripping people off for years..I can't believe he's still in business..This guy has more Negatives than Positives..a LOT more.
Some people spent over 2,000.00 on plants from this seller..never got their trees or refunds.

For the most part, IMO, most online nurseries are safe.

Regarding the woman...yep, you have to be subtle when giving advice. Some people might feel offended..Is she the same woman who gives you free plants?

Wow, I thought, like McDonald's, Home Depots were everywhere. lol.
I hear some HD's, 'usually in warmer states,' sell all types of tropicals, including citrus..It seems HD's in MI, WI, IL, etc, sell the same, old plants..Very seldom do they have anything unusual. Oh well,

Do you have a local gh? Gh's that sell tropicals/succulents? Most nurseries, that were in business 100 years or more, recently closed their doors. We have two left that sell rare plants, but their prices are on the high side. I guess if a person wants a plant bad enough, they'll pay.

Don't want to mention the plant, yet, but I'm hoping to win a plant on Ebay..got another day to wait.. :( lol

Did you find any plants you want this weekend? Toni

Do you have a nearby Walmart? A few yrs ago, they had three or four shelves filled w/3" potted succulents. $1.25. Different varieties. I ended up going to Walmart 3 times that week. lol
Another time they had 4' tall Bougainvilleas, orginally 19.99. Each were staked..If I had known they planned on dropping prices, I'd have gone back. Walmart ended up selling leftover Bougs for 4.00!

They closed two KMarts around here, but every so often when I visit my sister, we'll stop at Kmart near her house.
KMart sometimes has decent, inexpensive plants, but it depends on the time of year.
Here in IL, most shops focus on garden plants from spring until autumn.
Another reason I love and count on the net.

Oh, you must check Ebay, Kyle. You'll be shocked what you find. Some plants are over 1'. Plus you can find numerous varieties. In the last five years, most of my new plants were purchased on Ebay, and other online nurseries.

WARNING: Ebay is addicting. lol. I prefer 'Buy Now' plants opposed to bidding. Don't have the patience, lol. And some plants sell over 50.00...very rare plants.

Don't forget to post your Monstera... :) Toni