2007-01-03 02:16:32 · 11 answers · asked by AIM 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Spider plants will thrive if your home has pets and if you use spray polish or airfresheners.
These love air toxins and polutants.
2007-01-03 02:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When choosing a house plant, it is important to know what light conditions it will be in at your house. How to water it and What you will need to look after it.
Light Conditions
We have prepared the chart below to give you an idea of what will grow well in given light conditions.
Light conditions
Suitable house plants
SHADE.
Well away from a window, but enough light to allow you to read a newspaper.
Aglaonema, Aspidistra, Asplenium, Fittonia, Helxine, Philodendron scandens, Sansevieria.
SEMI-SHADE.
Close to a window that does not get any sun or set back from a bright window.
Aglaonema, Aspidistra, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena marginata, Fatshedera, Fatsia, Ferns, Ficus pumila, Fittonia, Hedera Helix, Helxine, Howea, Maranta, Neanthe, Philodendron scandens, Sansevieria, Scindapsus, Tolmiea
BRIGHT BUT SUNLESS.
In a sunless window or close to a window that gets some sun.
Anthurium, Asparagus, Azalea, Begonia rex, Bromeliads, Chlorophytum, Coleus, Columnea, Cyclamen, Dieffenbachia, Dizygotheca, Fuchsia, Garden bulbs, Hedera, Impatiens, Monstera, Peperomia, Philodendron, Pilea, Saintpaulia, Schefflera, Scindapsus, Spathiphyllum, Vines, Zygocactus
SOME DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
In or very close to an east or west facing window.
Beloperone, Capsicum, Chlorophytum, Chrysanthemum, Codiaeum, Cordyline terminalis, Cuphea, Ficus elastica decora, Gynura, Hoya, Nertera, Plumbago, Poinsettia, Sansevieria, solanum, Sparmannia, Tradescantia, Zebrina
SUNNY WINDOW.
In or very close to a south-facing window.
Agapanthus, Bougainvillea, Bouvardia, Cacti and Succulents, Celosia, Citrus, Heliotropium, Hibiscus, Hippeastrum, Iresine, Jasminum, Lantana, Nerine, Oxalis, Passiflora, Pelargonium, Rosa, Zebrina
2007-01-03 07:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by moose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cast Iron Plant: Its common name comes from its ability to tolerate poor conditions such as low light, drafts, low humidity and neglect in watering and dusting. It will be more attractive with proper care. It is the most cold-tolerant of any houseplant.
Chinese Evergreen: Ideal for anyone seeking easy-to-grow plants. They tolerate low light, dry air and moderately moist soil. Remove overgrown shoots to encourage new growth and keep the plant bushy. Poorly drained soil and cool temperatures may cause root rot.
Lady Palm: This durable palm has coarse-textured, bamboolike canes and leathery, fan-shaped, glossy foliage. Tolerates cooler conditions than most other interior landscape palms.
2007-01-03 02:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats kinda vague. depending what you are looking for in a houseplant, care, ease, etc. etc. Good starter plant is a snake plant, or mother in law's tongue. You can forget aobut it for awhile and water it every now and then, not much light and it will do very well.
2007-01-03 02:18:52 · answer #4 · answered by georgestrait66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are seveal choices depending upon where you want to put your plants: south-facing windows, for instance, can support plants like miniature fancy geraniums, serissa, and certain succulents like "living stones". East windows can support the teddy bear vine (cyanotis kewensis), miniature begonia, fittonia, emerald ripple (peperomia), and the friendship plant. North facing windows offfer the choices of plants like certain ivies, ferns and mosses.
African violets are another consideration that do well in the house; as are palms and philodendrons.
2007-01-03 02:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by hopflower 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I love the Aloe Plant.
It is very similar to a cactus however it is very useful if you have a cut or a burn or a rash or too much sun. You can simply cut off a piece of the plant and rub it on the burn or rash etc.
It is also a very easy plant to take care of and it multiplies quickly so you can share it with your friends too!!
2007-01-03 02:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by MsCatie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spider Plants and Devils Ivy.
2007-01-03 06:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by snoweyowl44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what they're called but they're the kind that most offices have since they don't need much light or water if they are planted in soil but if you really don't want to have to take care of it, just leave it in water. What's fun about it too is that if it grows to be too long, you just cut off part of it and place it in water, it'll grow again.
2007-01-03 02:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by scorpio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd definitely have to say the spathaphylum. It hardly needs any attention or light, grows well and give a fair size, unusual flower and plenty of them
2007-01-03 04:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by kym b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spider plants ivys any green plants ferns boston ones are great
2007-01-03 03:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by tinytom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋