Here's the mother plant of my golden pothos. I forgot to water it for an very extended period of time and the leaves closest to the base fell off. It was hanging about 4 feet down the cabinet but today I decided to give it a hair cut.

Here are the cuttings from the plant above. I'm going to root them and replant them back in the pot to fill it back in.

Here are some cuttings from the mother plant that I took at the beginning of the summer. I had this outside and I don't think it liked it much because it had massive aerial roots and the leaves are very small. I'm working on nursing this one back to health as well.

Here is my marble queen pothos. It's so beautiful! I couldn't pass it up! I can't wait for it to start trailing down!

Last but not least here is my newest purchase. Maranta leucoreura! I just couldn't pass this one up either! I had been eye balling it at the store for weeks before I finally purchased it.

Anyway, I could use any tips or tricks I can get as far as these plants are concerned. I'm an avid reader so as soon as I get a plant I research it. However, I'd like to know what you all have to say! Thanks!

~Erin~

PS I really am good at keeping house plants. Here's what my poor golden pothos looked like prior to the neglect.

A houseplant for me is something that can be grown in the house, something that doesn't need to be planted in the ground to grow. That is my thinking anyway.

I am in no position to give advice, I am still learning myself. But I am sure that you will get plenty here. Take a seat, sit back, relax and read on.

And again~ welcome to the site! Best place for me and my plants!
Marjie

I remember having seen your name over at C&S. It's nice to have you here - hope you visit often. Welcome!

Al

Nice to see you over here..

Great people and lots of wonderful information.

Nice pics!!

Laura

A house plant is a tropical, sub-tropical or succulent plant that is kept indoors during cold, winter months, or for some, year round.
At least, that's its basic description.

Any plant, including annuals, veggies and herbs can be grown indoors, if proper light is offered. They'd too be considered house plants.
Very few authors of house plant exclude annuals, veggies and herbs in their books, but some do.

Your plants look great. I love your Maranta. Toni

Al

I see that you are or at some point used one of those globe watering things. What's your experience with them? I haven't heard alot of Good about them because of the uneven watering..
Could that have been the start of your watering/lack of watering problem?

Lots of nice people here.. I'm learning alot, and furthering my GW disease!

Charlie

Houseplant books, guides, and sites are full of hundreds of plants that can be considered "houseplants." However, some of them are definitely not in the beginner category. The easy ones are those used in the professional interior landscaping industry - pothos, philodendron, peace lilies, Chinese evergreens, many dracaenas, many dwarf palm varieties, several ficus varieties, and a few others. They are strong, don't die if they go dry, resistant to pests and pathogens, and can adapt to indoor light, temperature, and humidity. Your maranta is not in that category! In your pic it looks like it might be under a light, which would be great. If not, try to find it a place it can be under a light. Check it frequently for bugs (all kinds) and don't let it go dry, or stay too wet.

I see you at the cactus forum much and I assumed that they were your only plants and favorites. But look at here. You have some nice dubies posted above. I like them all.

Mike

Charlie - The glass watering globe is there for decorative purposes. I never fill it. They are useless in my opinion. It was given to me shortly after my husband's grandmother passed away. It was hers and I wanted to display it.

Mike - Good to see you here! Yes, I prefer cacti and the like but I like houseplants too as well as many other. I have some really nice gardens growing around the yard. Even a vegetable garden! LOL

~Erin~