I have a very large rubber plant which is a cutting from the parent I bought in 1970. Thriving. However I have no talent for growing anything else indoors. All failures. By the way, she's called Gwendoline....
Diddy, a kentia palm (Howea Forsteriana) may suit your purposes admirably. Tough as ould boots and don't mind shade as long as not overwatered. We used to use them in dark offices and hallways and they still grew well
I grow xmas cactus on my lounge windowsills. They're in sun all year round and flower Nov/Dec. You could also try the money plant or crategus, or even mother in laws tongue.
I love my 40 year old rubber plant... it's one of the family... but nothing else seems to want to share my space.... I am obviously an outdoor gardener. House plants and I don't seem to mix.
Ah, yes, GM, mother-in-laws tongue (Sanseveria) can make a lovely tall plant with lots of light and fuss, but happily stands shade and neglect. Prefers neglect if in shade, and can look lovely without taking up too much space.
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I have a very large rubber plant which is a cutting from the parent I bought in 1970. Thriving. However I have no talent for growing anything else indoors. All failures. By the way, she's called Gwendoline....
i have had a rubber plant years ago and killed it saddly by pulling the leaves off it to see the white milk run out of it.
Muppet...
Here you are Diddy - take your pick
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/decoration/20492/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Diddy, a kentia palm (Howea Forsteriana) may suit your purposes admirably. Tough as ould boots and don't mind shade as long as not overwatered. We used to use them in dark offices and hallways and they still grew well
.http://www.houseofplants.co.uk/Howea_forsteriana_Kentia_Palm.htm
Can get them in many garden centres.
moth orchid for me
I grow xmas cactus on my lounge windowsills. They're in sun all year round and flower Nov/Dec. You could also try the money plant or crategus, or even mother in laws tongue.
I love my 40 year old rubber plant... it's one of the family... but nothing else seems to want to share my space...
. I am obviously an outdoor gardener. House plants and I don't seem to mix.
Ah, yes, GM, mother-in-laws tongue (Sanseveria) can make a lovely tall plant with lots of light and fuss, but happily stands shade and neglect. Prefers neglect if in shade, and can look lovely without taking up too much space.
No jokes neccessary, Diddy!!!!
Something useful like a Calamondin Orannge (eat them straight from the plant, peel and all) or a mini lemon (pick, cut in half, into the G&T).
If you can find the right spot of course,