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Title: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Aug 26th, 2009 at 4:22pm
I started this thread so we can nitter about our plants! :) At one time I owned over 100 houseplants at once! Talk about a jungle.
Here's a little comic to kick it all off! ::) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Aug 26th, 2009 at 9:01pm
That's a cute comic! :D
I just threw out one of my ivy plants that was outside in an urn because it died. I had one on each side of the door. However, the one got too much light. That always happens with the plants that I put out there. I try to put out matching plants but only one ever survives because one side of the door is low light and the other is high light. :P |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Drear on Aug 27th, 2009 at 1:52am
Oh it's cute! ;D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by MichelleR on Aug 27th, 2009 at 1:44pm
LD, have you considered maybe switching the plants on each side of your door once a week? Or are they too heavy? Not that I'm one to give advise, since I kill everything I buy! :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Aug 28th, 2009 at 11:42am
I was writing a list of the different plants I have had over the years and this is what I came up with:
African Violet Aloe Vera Boston Fern Bromeliads Chinese Evergreens Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) Goldfish Plant Heart-Leaf Philodendron Jade Plants Maidenhair Fern Miniature Rose Norfolk Island Pine Peace Lily Poinsettias Polka Dot Plant Ponytail Palms Prayer Plants Shamrock Plants Snake Plants Spider Plants Split Leafed Philodendron Wandering Jew Purple passion Coconut palm String of pearls Lucky bamboo All sorts of Cacti Colius A Terrarium I had for 17 years. And god knows how many more! ;D Outside I have had: Orenago Basil Rosemary Lavender Lemon balm Rue Catnip Juniper Bonsai Morning glory Sunflowers Tomatoes Fava bean Pepperment Onions Potatoes Sage I've been called the "Green Lady", "Green Witch", Green Thumbs" and "Jungle Women" LOL!! |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 28th, 2009 at 5:15pm
Man,that's alot!!!! :o All little greenery should bow to the Green Goddess!!! :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Aug 29th, 2009 at 5:17pm
Curlygirl ;D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 30th, 2009 at 3:55pm
lol! ;)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Aug 31st, 2009 at 4:47pm Quote:
No, it's actually a good idea. :) I have thought about it. They're not too heavy. It's just that it was so hot that the sun was actually baking the plants and I would've probably had to deal with moving them and dealing with them more often than I cared to. So it was more a thing of me being lazy. :P Plus, I'd sometimes forget about them since I rarely go in or out through the front door anyway. I think my best bet would be to buy a high light plant and a low light plant that look similar or just good together. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 1st, 2009 at 3:19am
Lisa, do you have any plant tips? Do you use plant foods or do anything extra for your plants to keep them healthy?
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Drear on Sep 1st, 2009 at 3:49am
Omg! I don't recognize the names of 99% on that list. That's impressive! :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:32am wrote on Sep 1st, 2009 at 3:19am:
Okay this is what I do. I use Miracle-gro all purpose liquid houseplant food 8-7-6. I add ten drops to a half gallon watering can. I use this everytime I water. I also use Miracle grow potting soil as well. When I repota plant I use some gravel on the bottom to provide good drainage. I just take it off the drive way (yeah I am cheap! lol!) I have a spray bottle and mist everyday too. But I do not mist pants like my Jade or Snake plant. I read up on each plant to make sure I have it in the right light and all. I also play music for my plants. They do best on hard rock music! LOL!!! I keep fast growers pruned back so they do not get all leggy...um that's all I can think of right now. ;) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:38am Drear wrote on Sep 1st, 2009 at 3:49am:
Thanks Drear :) I just got some new plants yesterday. I got a Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and a Cyclamen. The Dieff is a very small one and i hope will grow nice and big. The Cyclamen is just so pretty...but they are a pain in the butt to grow as they need to be cold all the time. I figure I can enjoy it for a few months before it goes dormant. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 2nd, 2009 at 5:50pm Quote:
Those are some great tips, thanks! :D I have a few plants that I'd prefer didn't grow too fast because I have them on small shelves, but the Miracle grow will be great on the others. I use Miracle grow on my outdoor plants and flowers. I will pass on the hard rock though. My plants will just have to make with the new age music that I have playing most of the time. ;D If you can think of any more tips, please let us know. :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 11:04am
My next tip would be make sure when you water that the water comes out the bottom and drains, then empty the saucer. This prevents root rot. :)
This is the next plant I want, a Staghorn Fern. I have only ever seen one so the quest is on! Got a cute little Hoya yesterday, I use to have a huge one that was half albino, alas I had to leave it at the old house... I like starting my plants as babies as it cheaper and lots of fun watching them grow :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Sakina on Sep 4th, 2009 at 6:46pm
The Staghorn Fern is gorgeous! Martha Stewart did a show on them, last year, I think.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 4th, 2009 at 9:38pm Sakina wrote on Sep 4th, 2009 at 6:46pm:
Yes I heard she did. I wonder if she did them for outside or indoor?? |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 7th, 2009 at 6:41pm
I got to go to the plant show at the Ex and brought home a air plant :)
it was only 3 bucks! The man had a huge basket of all different types. The base did not come with it. I learned a neat thing about these plants...they should be soaked in water overnight if there all curled up as this means there dehydrated. Mine was curled up so I did just that and its all happy now! :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 7th, 2009 at 8:00pm
Very interesting looking plant! I'm sure your "green thumb" will keep it looking good! ;)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 8th, 2009 at 7:53am Curlgirl64 wrote on Sep 7th, 2009 at 8:00pm:
Thanks so much! I hope I can get it to bloom! :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 8th, 2009 at 4:33pm
No sweat for you,sistah!
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 9th, 2009 at 3:24pm
Oh, Lisa... :D
I have a stupid question for you. I have one of those cocount fiber baskets and I don't know if I'm suppose to take the plant out of the pot and put it in there or do I keep it in the pot. I believe, that I'm supposed to take it out but not sure. I like your air plant. I only first heard about those a few months ago. I saw some online grown out of hollow branches. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 9th, 2009 at 5:35pm
Nevermind...I got off of my butt and just looked it up. ;D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 9th, 2009 at 7:08pm wrote on Sep 9th, 2009 at 5:35pm:
;D Airplants are so cool, they can be grown in trees in your garden or like me in your bathroom! :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 11th, 2009 at 2:04pm
Here's a tip: Today while I was vaccuming I accidentally sucked up a English ivy vine in my hose! :'( After saving the poor thing I took a clean mostache sissors and timmed the broken vine. This prevents browning of the vine.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:50am
Lets see what did I get to add to my Jungle ;D. I got a clipping from a rubber tree, a hoya and a neat curly leaved ivy. I cut down my basil lastnight and made a awesome pesto. :) To my suprise the Cyclamen is doing wonderfuly! Blooming and growing! perhaps I can save the crom for next year once it dies down. :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 15th, 2009 at 5:01pm |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:46pm
Cute video! :D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 18th, 2009 at 9:40am wrote on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:46pm:
:D |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 18th, 2009 at 9:49am
Oh my lord someone slap me! ;D I got an african violet the other day! This is one plant I totaly suck at growing. But, I could not resist the cute pink frilly flowers. Don's father has a whole collection of them at his house. I should ask him how he does it. I saw a orchid at No Frills for 20 bucks, poor things pot was frozen! >:( I wanted to get it but I did not have the cash, next time!
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 18th, 2009 at 12:37pm
Yeah, why not ask him?
I replanted my fittonias because they outgrew thier little pots. So, I got another pot from Lowes (they had them on sale) and I put them both together in the larger pot. Then, placed them upstairs in my meditation/workout room. I also cut up a plastic pot, the kind with the holes in the bottom. I turned the bottom part of the pot upsidedown and placed it in the planter that way, for better drainage. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 18th, 2009 at 2:59pm
Wow that looks awesome! :) :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 9:58am |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 5:11pm
I'm glad that you like me re potting job. :)
I can't have fussy plant's, neither of my thumbs are that green. :-[ I know that this is a "house" plant thread but check this out. I planted an assortment of green, yellow and red bell peppers but some have sprouted black. I'm assuming (since I never planted them before) that the black ones will lighten up and turn red like my flowers sometimes do. I think it's pretty cool though. :D |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 6:02pm
Ya might have purple peppers there! :o They're not going to turn color if they are purple.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 11:56pm
Wow! I've never seen those before, cool! 8-)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 4:31pm
I've never seen purple peppers before, not even in the store. However, since I ordered a mixture of seeds, I wouldn't be suprised if they threw some other kinds in there. The same thing happened with the sunflowers that I planted in the spring. I feel like Forrest Gump...I never know what I'm gonna git. ;D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 5:38pm
;D LD, you're too funny!
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 7:01pm Quote:
:) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 28th, 2009 at 11:02pm
My ever growing collection is getting bigger! I found a cute mini staghorn fern and a drawf umbrella tree. I got to ask Don's step mother about her african violets. She said she just waters them--- oh well! she has them in a lovley plant stand that holds nine plants....drool! Today I got some more soil and some african violet food. I am in competion with the lady arcoss form me to see who has the best flowers..evil grin..lol! it getting harder and harder to find good potting soil. :P
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Drear on Sep 29th, 2009 at 3:04am
No more houseplant talk! I've killed another one. :'( I've actually managed to kill one of my son's cactus. :o
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 29th, 2009 at 12:04pm Drear wrote on Sep 29th, 2009 at 3:04am:
(((hugs))) I am sorry you lost the cacti :'( :'( |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Sakina on Sep 29th, 2009 at 1:56pm
Sorry, Drear!
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Drear on Sep 30th, 2009 at 2:45am
I think my son must've misunderstood some care instructions from his grandpa. I don't think they're both supposed to stay in direct sun. I've moved one to a half shaded area and given it a few drops of water. I'm going to give it 6 months to revive. I've seen cactuses do that in the past. I've sometimes wondered why someone wanted someone else's seemingly death cactuses and then been surprised when the cactus was "resurected".
It's the autistic oldest one and he won't accept that it's death and maybe he's right; maybe it's really poorly but not really death. He cares a lot about plants and animals. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Sep 30th, 2009 at 9:47am
Awww you son sounds like a sweetheart :) Do you know the names of the cacti? If so I can give you a hand with the care.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Drear on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:33am Isabelle wrote on Sep 30th, 2009 at 9:47am:
No, but I'll ask hub to take pictures of them over the weekend. Thanks, perhaps we can find out something together. :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 1st, 2009 at 12:29pm Drear wrote on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:33am:
Awesome! I look forward to seeing them :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 5th, 2009 at 6:10am
I got more to add to my jungle. I got a orchid!!! Mind you its not doing so good but I hope I an get it going again. It had gotten a chill and lost it's flowers, it was cheap so we shall see... :-/ Found a coffee plant and got it just for fun. :D Don might make his jokes about the plants but he has been breathing alot better since we got them. It has helped his asthma a great deal.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Oct 5th, 2009 at 5:16pm Quote:
That's good! :D |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 6th, 2009 at 9:38pm wrote on Oct 5th, 2009 at 5:16pm:
;) Yes and even more so that he has a cold now.. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 6th, 2009 at 9:42pm
Time for a Tip :)
Now that the weathers turning cold and the heat is on it is time to mist your plants more often. Also the use of a humidifer will help them (along with your hair and skin!) This is also the time when cacti are watered less or not at all until the spring. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Trisha on Oct 7th, 2009 at 9:51am Isabelle wrote on Sep 28th, 2009 at 11:02pm:
Ooo, I can give some tips for African violets! --I'm actually quite good at growing them (amazingly enough!) African violets should be kept in indirect sunlight. They do not like to be moved, so pick a spot and leave them alone. It doesn't matter which direction you water from (the top or the bottom), just be sure to NOT get water on the leaves, as it causes the leaf to wither and die. Also never touch the leaves with your hands; the natural oil on human skin causes damage to the plant. :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Trisha on Oct 7th, 2009 at 9:59am The mutant plant that lives on my office desk. I call her Lucretia. 8-) --And this photo was taken a few months ago, so she's grown even more. |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Oct 7th, 2009 at 3:18pm
Thanks for the tip, Lisa. ;)
Today, I had to repot two philodendons that had outgrown their pots. I combined them and put them together one larger one. Currently, I'm looking for 2 plants to put in my cat's bathroom. There are no windows in there so my search has come up with no results so far. If any of you ladies have any advice... :) That is some nice plant, Trisha! :D I like your desk too. :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by MichelleR on Oct 7th, 2009 at 3:34pm
Trisha, that is an awesome plant! Thanks for the tips on the African Violets. I had a plant at my desk at work a while back. It seemed healthy, but after it lost the flowers that were on it when I bought it, it never flowered again. It was definitely growing, and I occasionally would pinch off older leaves when they got too big for the pot. It was in a window, but it had exterior shades over it, so while the light was bright there, it was indirect. The leaves would grow in the direction of the window, and I would occasionally just rotate the pot so that it got light more evenly. Eventually, I moved desks and the plant stayed in the window to continue getting light, but I forgot to water it, so it died. :( Do you know why it wouldn't grow new flowers?
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Trisha on Oct 7th, 2009 at 4:15pm MichelleR wrote on Oct 7th, 2009 at 3:34pm:
Michelle, thanks for mentioning that you pinch off the older (and usually) dead flowers and leaves, as I'd forgotten about that. :) I don't have an African violet right now but mine did the same as yours--stopped blooming. I believe they *need* African violet food in order to continue producing blooms. There's probably an enzyme or something missing from regular potting soil that the food adds back in. But then I think there is also potting soil designed especially for the African violets and it most likely contains that sump'n-sump'n that they crave. Gee, now I want one!!! LOL ;) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Trisha on Oct 7th, 2009 at 4:17pm wrote on Oct 7th, 2009 at 3:18pm:
Thanks dear! :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 7th, 2009 at 9:24pm
La Diosa, no prob! :) Hmmmm no windows..that a tuff one! Perhaps a peace lily that you can place in some filtered light for a few hours a day before place it back in the kittys bathroom?
Trisha, great tip for African Violets! :) :) Your Golden Pothos is awseome! Michelle, I heard that a pinch of salt in the water will start the flowering again in African Violets. ;) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Oct 8th, 2009 at 6:51pm
I'm sure that I wouldn't want to be bothered with moving a plant everyday, but thanks for the suggestion. If I figure something out I'll let you know. :)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by YesitsReal on Oct 10th, 2009 at 2:40am
La diosa,
I'm not entirely sure what you mean about your "cat's bathroom," but if it is what it sounds like, be careful about what plants you put in there. Cats are notorious for chewing on plants (mine sure does), and many, many plants are toxic to cats and dogs. You can find lists of toxic plants online. You could always plant cat grass or catnip in there. Catnip's a pretty plant, and a lot of cats love it fresh rather than dried. I don't know about the sun requirements, though. You might have to check on that one. You might already know all this, but I wanted to give you a heads-up just in case. ;) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 18th, 2009 at 10:04am
Yesitsreal, your quite right! Most houseplants are toxic. It think the cat nip inder a light is a good idea.
Let's see...what is new. I repotted the Orchid Don gave me. I really do not know what all the fuss is about doing this. I read about all these things you have to do - silly! It beens weeks and its still doing well. I got some more bark (it does not live in soil) and plan to put it in soon. Okay this is too funny! I was on a plant board when a women posted a pic of a plant that here grandson had left at her house when he was livinge before going to college. She wanted to know how to care for it for him...ummmm...we told her to get rid of it as it was pot! Poor thing! We told her to put it in a bag and throw it in the dumpster....the damn thing was three feet tall! ;D |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Sakina on Oct 18th, 2009 at 2:36pm
LMAO! That's fuunny.
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by MichelleR on Oct 18th, 2009 at 8:16pm
LOL that is funny! Hope she didn't burn it as a way of disposing of it. ;)
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2009 at 10:29am
If she did, that is one happy Grandma!!! ;D
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 19th, 2009 at 7:05pm Curlgirl64 wrote on Oct 19th, 2009 at 10:29am:
Too funny!! It reminds me of the movie Saving Grace ;D |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by la diosa on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 4:38pm YesitsReal wrote on Oct 10th, 2009 at 2:40am:
Thanks for the tips, YesitsReal! :) Yeah, it is what it sounds like. I still haven't found a plant to put in there yet, but I'll be sure to make sure that it isn't toxic for them. I have catnip growing outside and they barely notice it. It seems to me that the odor isn't apparent unless it's picked. Quote:
OMG, that story is soooo funny, Lisa! ;D I found this little tidbit today in Body&Soul magazine. A 2008 study shows that hospital patients with plants in their rooms had less anxiety and lower blood pressure than patients with no greenery. I'm certain that those facts would be true about greenery in the home too. Having plants around just make for a more cheery environment. :) |
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Title: Re: Houseplant Talk :) Post by Isabelle on Oct 24th, 2009 at 12:05am
La Diosa - Heheh! Poor Granny!!
Yes its true! Plants do cheer people up and lower blood pressure. Plants like the Snake Plant also produce oxyen, I have one in the bedroom along with 10 more plants and we notice we sleep better too :) |
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