I am looking for a unique indoor plant for my desk at my office that will not get any sunlight. Any recommendations?
2007-04-24 15:49:12 · 9 answers · asked by Jason C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
closet plant , spath
2007-04-24 15:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by texasrrf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I'm assuming you'll have some fluorescents overhead? Some you can try is pothos (devil's ivy), peace lilly plants, spider plants, and a few other low-light tolerant plants. Goodluck!
If you're interested in trying it, a unique plant you could try would be a tropical nepenthes carnivorous plant. If you have fluorescents, especially if you have a compact fluorescent equivalent to about 100watts, you could put this next to the plant and it would probably thrive in that setting......... only thing is you'd want to humidity to be at least 50% and you'd have to water with distilled, rain water, or RO water. You also can't fertilize them (except for foliar feedings once in awhile) as it will kill them. Just feed them a bug once a month and you'll be all set. If you want one, I'd go with a Nepenthes Ventricosa. They are the hardiest out there and you'll get bunches of comments on the pitchers.....here's a site where you can check them out!
www.cobraplants.com
Forgot to add that if you're gone on weekends, you'd need a timer so that the light would come on for the plant. They generally need a photoperiod of about 14 to 16 hours. And you can mist them several times a day to increase humidity as well as set them on a pebble tray with water in it. Just make sure the pots not actually IN the water.
2007-04-24 15:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sakmeht 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pothos (which goes by many names) is the first that comes to mind. Also Arrowhead (Syngonium podophyllum)...sometimes called a Philodendron. Speaking of which, they do well, but are usually too big for a desk. Mothers-in-law tongue or snake plant comes both in a tall and small version.
Aspidistra or Cast Iron plant was very popular about 100 years ago and is still a nice plant if you can find it. Peace Lily is similar.
I'd avoid ivy because of spider mite problems, Screw pines because of the serrated edge, Jade plants need light, Dumb cane because it is vertical growing.
One that might be interesting is Hoya. This vine does well in homes away from windows. No direct light might be a problem.......worth a try.
Number 1 and 2 choice for me is the Arrowhead and Pothos.
2007-04-24 18:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most plants require at least *some* natural light. If this isn't possible and you are able to change the bulbs on/near your desk, you can buy plant lightbulbs fairly inexpensively that will fit into regular light fixture. They reflect a more natural light spectrum and are good for both you and the plants. :)
2007-04-24 16:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by miss.x_tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a nice silk plant. It will always look pretty and no need to water it.
2007-04-24 15:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mushrooms.
2007-04-24 15:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
snake plant. not really unique, but you cant kill it. i havent watered mine in weeks, such a loving plant!
2007-04-24 15:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by Erica L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pothos ivy
lucky bamboo
2007-04-24 15:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try these web sites maybe they can help you. http://www.qualitysilks.com or http://www.newprocontainers.com
2007-04-25 05:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋