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| My daughter is sitting her as I surf "Butterfly Gardens" and "Cottage Gardens" and she asked me what are some houseplants that no one can kill...since she kills all her houseplants...quickly. So I decided to pop in here and ask your advice for her. Thanks for your help. |
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| I have a variegated philodendron.. I found it in a dumpster, and overwatered it for at least two years (the saucer was CONSTANTLY full of water) dropped it several times, kept it on top of the fridge where it got almost no sunlight... it survived, and even grew until it was touching the floor. Then half of it got broken off and I stuck that in the pot and it grew too. This thing is bombproof. Also, lucky bamboo. I don't know how you would even kill that stuff without trying. Wandering Jew might be good too. She knows plants need sunlight, right? Might be good to remind her.. and to wait until the top of the soil feels dry before watering.. |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 9:36
| Spider plants are very forgiving. It would also be hard to kill ivy (Hedera helix.) |
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| I'd go with spider plants and it would be fun for her to learn to propagate the babies. I'm surprised someone is recommending Ivy. That is my most difficult plant. -Susan |
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- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 11:12
| I'd suggest Pothos or Epipremnum. Takes medium light & unless overwatered is quite difficult to kill. |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 11:55
| Hellow Bev. The only real plant that can't be killed is artificial..:) The posters above gave great examples, but truthfully all plants can be killed, including Cactus. There's much to consider. The reason I asked about children/pets is many plants are toxic. Toni |
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- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 12:45
| Hey Bev, Why not spend some time finding out EXACTLY WHAT SHE DOES TO THE PLANTS since you seem to feel she kills them all. I'm guessing it's her treatment of the plants rather than the type of plants which is the actual problem. Without learning what she's doing wrong, it's unlikely it'll stop. Examples: If she were watering her plants w/ just boiled water, that would kill virtually everything. If she were watering every other day, that would likely kill them also. I'd suggest some questions &/or investigation are in order. |
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| Pirate girl, I totally agree with you! I don't think that I would recommend any live plant to someone who readily admits to killing "all of her houseplants". Bev, tell your daughter to come and 'talk to us' about her plant care habits and maybe we can set her down the right road. |
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- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 16:09
| That's right Bev, Rhizo & I'll set 'er straight right Rhizo?? ;>) |
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| I second Susan, ivy is one of the only things I've killed so far, lol. And if you give her a spider plant be sure she doesn't water it too much, I actually rotted the roots on one because it was in a container with something that likes more water, even though I didn't think I was watering it THAT much. |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 11:13
| Was the "can't be killed" thing meant literally...? I assumed Melissa is a kid who just needs some coaching and tougher plants to learn with. Sorry. Forgot "cast iron" plant - Aspidistra. Maybe an air fern? If overwatering is the culprit, maybe suggest checking them daily for wilt before watering? Or just get some plants that like to be moist? Peace lily, palm, bamboo. |
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