tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post2877078752166001480..comments2024-02-10T18:50:01.193+10:00Comments on Gully Grove: Plant sagaChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-29879197551102502502017-06-06T08:43:11.010+10:002017-06-06T08:43:11.010+10:00MIL tongue is an interesting one for the bathroom....MIL tongue is an interesting one for the bathroom. They seem to be able to survive anywhere. Spider plant is another one I forgot, is pretty hard to kill as well. Thanks for reminding me. I'll have to put that one on the list to try!Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-62355667394081214232017-06-05T19:45:53.456+10:002017-06-05T19:45:53.456+10:00I read this and meant to come back.... I am curren...I read this and meant to come back.... I am currently experimenting with a mother-in-laws-tongue in the bathroom (supposed to tolerate low light) and a spider plant in the kitchen. I've never had much luck with indoor plants, so I hope this works out! Thanks for your tips :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-63191464610882844012017-05-18T19:43:15.698+10:002017-05-18T19:43:15.698+10:00Definitely, low light levels are a challenge with ...Definitely, low light levels are a challenge with house plants, and you have to consider their temperature variations too. Not an easy ask. I suspect those plant businesses, which hired plants out to office buildings, and look after them, etc - must have to rotate them periodically. There are just too many variations, inside an office building, which plants don't like. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-24176183423793880692017-05-16T11:05:46.626+10:002017-05-16T11:05:46.626+10:00I have to confess that I'm terrible with house...I have to confess that I'm terrible with house plants. I finally figured out that each one has it's own sweet spot, but it's a challenge in a house like ours that gets a lot of shade. I love the idea of plants in the bathroom though, and am glad you find a candidate that seems to fit the bill. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-11183161791997221852017-05-13T17:34:04.218+10:002017-05-13T17:34:04.218+10:00Yeah, the bamboo surprised me too. I agree plants ...Yeah, the bamboo surprised me too. I agree plants do better in the ground too. I'm considering putting some potted ones in the ground, simply because they've outgrown their pots, and I've been neglecting them a little too much. I think smaller specimens, initially do better in pots, but at some point they have to get put back in the garden.<br /><br />Although I still like to dabble at seeing what I can get to live in a pot. Indoors, is a new challenge for me though. ;) Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-63461123275622210662017-05-13T17:29:53.644+10:002017-05-13T17:29:53.644+10:00Oh, lovely! Edible plants indoors. I hope they do ...Oh, lovely! Edible plants indoors. I hope they do well for you. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-78617348972340151982017-05-13T17:29:21.827+10:002017-05-13T17:29:21.827+10:00I've heard Spath's (peace lilies) are good...I've heard Spath's (peace lilies) are good indoors. They can tolerate a lot of shade, but it seems they cannot tolerate the heat. Glad you got to propagate a few off the parent. I'm sure they'll do well inside.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-88491156161903351532017-05-13T17:27:11.934+10:002017-05-13T17:27:11.934+10:00I had considered a Spath, as my mum said it was th...I had considered a Spath, as my mum said it was the most successful of all her indoor plants. Only it tends to have dark coloured leafs. I wanted lighter foliage. Although, I will seriously consider one, if I don't have any luck with my preferred choices.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-12648473141130738452017-05-13T12:47:32.218+10:002017-05-13T12:47:32.218+10:00I'm amazed at what happened to the bamboo! I&#...I'm amazed at what happened to the bamboo! I've been through the gamut of indoor plants and have long since given up the idea. Mother Nature intended plants to be grown in the fresh air and sunlight and after years of trying I've had to defer to her. Remembering to water, otherwise tend and turn daily to the light just wasn't for me. I agree the only way is to have an ample supply of candidates, rotating regularly from indoors to outdoors. Even then, that might be too much change for some. I wish you luck, though and sorry I can't recommend anything. I've killed them all :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-79098912179218187952017-05-12T19:18:42.012+10:002017-05-12T19:18:42.012+10:00I haven't got any indoor plants at the moment ...I haven't got any indoor plants at the moment but I am considering growing some herbs on the kitchen windowsill. They will receive good morning sun there. Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-74186127265044553872017-05-12T13:16:51.642+10:002017-05-12T13:16:51.642+10:00I have 5 large peace lilies growing in an area und...I have 5 large peace lilies growing in an area under my front verandah and I noticed recently that two "babies" have popped up so I'm going to need to do something with them - pot them up and maybe try one inside. I think they are pretty hardy though the 5 larger ones suffered some sunburn on their outer leaves at height of summer this year (not previous years). I've read that indoor plants are great for improving air quality and they look lovely. I hope your fern grows well. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-73225416752144225722017-05-12T09:56:21.531+10:002017-05-12T09:56:21.531+10:00Chris have you considered a Spathophylum, Madonna ...Chris have you considered a Spathophylum, Madonna Lily. The have been the best choice so far. I have several and rotate them through the bathroom every couple of months. At the moment I have an orchid on the window sill but the leaves have started to yellow off so it will be having a turn on the veranda. I only have to look at a Maiden Hair Fern and it starts to shrivel up. I can grow just about anything but not these delicate little things. Hope this fern works in your bathroom.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.com