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Some indoor planning help required
jbcms
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Hi,
Hope this finds you well.
We’ve recently redecorated our front porch and are now thoroughly stuck!
Whilst both my wife and I love plants we don’t have much knowledge in terms of types/environment/combinations and the like so hoping someone could assist
We are looking to purchase a blossom or fruit tree along with some climbers and potentially some evergreens which we can keep inside to bring some life to the room.
Whilst we love cherry blossom trees we’re aware that there bloom might be quite short lived so we’re thinking perhaps a lemon or other type of tree might suit better and give a better year round look. We’re thinking something around 5 feet tall
On climbers we don’t have much knowledge other than wisteria seems to be fairly easy and provide regular flowering (we think) but we were hoping we could get two contrasting types and they could grow together?
On the other types of plants, palms and ferns and hanging down ones would provide a nice contrast but we’re not sure what type would suit the environment beat and if they will go well in with the climbers.
The room itself is south east facing so receives good direct sun (or at least as good as glasgow gets) for the first half of the day. The shelves are located at the rear of the porch so whilst it’s bright they won’t much in the way of direct sun.
Lastly on budget we were hoping to spend circa £200/300 pounds all in.
I’ve attached some pictures to give you an idea is the space. (Please Excuse the artistry lol)
thank you for taking an interest!
Hope this finds you well.
We’ve recently redecorated our front porch and are now thoroughly stuck!
Whilst both my wife and I love plants we don’t have much knowledge in terms of types/environment/combinations and the like so hoping someone could assist
We are looking to purchase a blossom or fruit tree along with some climbers and potentially some evergreens which we can keep inside to bring some life to the room.
Whilst we love cherry blossom trees we’re aware that there bloom might be quite short lived so we’re thinking perhaps a lemon or other type of tree might suit better and give a better year round look. We’re thinking something around 5 feet tall
On climbers we don’t have much knowledge other than wisteria seems to be fairly easy and provide regular flowering (we think) but we were hoping we could get two contrasting types and they could grow together?
On the other types of plants, palms and ferns and hanging down ones would provide a nice contrast but we’re not sure what type would suit the environment beat and if they will go well in with the climbers.
The room itself is south east facing so receives good direct sun (or at least as good as glasgow gets) for the first half of the day. The shelves are located at the rear of the porch so whilst it’s bright they won’t much in the way of direct sun.
Lastly on budget we were hoping to spend circa £200/300 pounds all in.
I’ve attached some pictures to give you an idea is the space. (Please Excuse the artistry lol)
thank you for taking an interest!
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I've had one of these in my north-facing kitchen for 4 years.
It gets no direct sunlight at all, and I have vertical blinds but it seems quite happy in the gloom.
I often forget to water it for long periods too.
Plants like potted chrysanthemums or (at this time of year) cyclamen and potted solanum with orange/red berries will add a splash of colour, they can be planted in the garden once they're over - but the solanum probably won't last - easy to grow from seed though.
Aspidistra would also be happy in such a place
I don't know what it is, but they're quite common and the silver variegation on the leaves looks really good-
PS a couple of other thoughts
Polyscia- this was only a twig 4 years ago
Ming Aralia-
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Peace Lilly ( can't recall the proper name ) seems to do well in shadier ( but cooler - your radiator ? ) spots.
Several trailing Tradescantias may prove ideal too.
Really depends on how much light your shelves will get year round.
Agree with others that "house plants" would better suit your situation but nothing to stop you having some bulbs to add some colour at times ( the daffs, Hyacinths, etc. that you "force" for indoors.
You have an attractive space - good luck in finding some suitable plants to finish it off
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Visit nurseries, visit gardens, visit houses, even with-it shops. Visit especially RHS greenhouses. Establish the temperature and light regime in your locations. Look for plants that fit that regime. Talk to people.
As a quick suggestion, I would say forget flowers for the permanent plantings. In a Belgian house I once rented, they had a trough with several Ficus benjamini - they were easy to maintain in a darkish corner. Philodendron and Monstera seem to be common. Common means easy. Don't try to be too leading-edge!
Add flower colour as a seperate issue.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."