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FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 09:40 AM

Greetings TRF,

I've been thinking lately and I thought it would be very interesting to get to know plants a bit better. Basically, I thought that since I'm going in my very first apartment soon it would be a great decoration but mostly something I would be able to take proper care of.

Having said that, I would like to know if anybody on TRF has some knowledge about plants or a couple of flowers, perhaps some of you have a couple of suggestions to give me regarding the types I should take a look at and things I should know prior to my purchases. As well, I would gladly appreciate pictures to help me figure out how they look like (that is, if anybody has a suggestion).

To give you a better idea of what I'm looking for, here are a couple of things I had in mind and what I really want:

- The plant has to be an interior one, it has to be able to live in a living room or a bedroom.

- My apartment will have quite a good amount of light in it but I would also like plants who can survive in rooms that are a bit darker.

- If possible, I'd like something that has an original (or almost kind of odd) look (so far I've been looking at various types of cactus, regular plants with special looking leaves and carnivorous plants but other suggestions would be appreciated).

- I can take care of plants but I would prefer something that doesn't require a lot of fertilizers and other products. I'd prefer something you need to water and perhaps change from a pot to another from times to times.

Thank you for reading, I'm looking forward to reading your advice and thoughts!

IMG2 · 15 May 2012, 09:50 AM

My experience is more with outdoor plants and landscaping, but I would tell you to find a good nursery. Out here in California a good nurseryman/woman would belong to the California Association of Nurserymen. These are experts in indoor and outdoor plants. Also, one of these caliber nurseries will also have a selection of unusual and interesting plants.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IMG2

My experience is more with outdoor plants and landscaping, but I would tell you to find a good nursery. Out here in California a good nurseryman/woman would belong to the California Association of Nurserymen. These are experts in indoor and outdoor plants. Also, one of these caliber nurseries will also have a selection of unusual and interesting plants.

Well I have two nurseries around my house and I've been to one of them today, they had quite a nice selection and some of their plants were looking very good but I wanted to make sure those plants wouldn't die the next day if I bought them. I always make sure I know what I'm getting before purchasing something.

A.J.R. · 15 May 2012, 10:04 AM

Dragon tree plant, you pretty much have to go out of your way to kill one.

Aloe plants are nice too.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Dragon tree plant, you pretty much have to go out of your way to kill one.

Aloe plants are nice too.

I thought about Aloe plants and am thinking about getting one, they do look nice.

As for the dragon tree plant, it looks nice but I'm thinking it might be too big, I am thinking about something that could fit in a small pot (perhaps the biggest would be a medium size pot that would fit on a table). Is it possible to re-plant it in a smaller pot?

A.J.R. · 15 May 2012, 10:13 AM

Although very common now a days you can get a Lucky Bamboo plant. They are very hearty and IMO they look very nice.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Although very common now a days you can get a Lucky Bamboo plant. They are very hearty and IMO they look very nice.

Well, I didn't think about bamboo plants but this one does look nice, thank you!

Dr. Robert · 15 May 2012, 10:42 AM

I am sorry but I cannot discuss the plants I raise here publicly....PM me for info.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I am sorry but I cannot discuss the plants I raise here publicly....PM me for info.

Ya man!

Andad · 15 May 2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I am sorry but I cannot discuss the plants I raise here publicly....PM me for info.

That was plants not planks.

Megalobyte · 16 May 2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I am sorry but I cannot discuss the plants I raise here publicly....PM me for info.

You should be seeing the black helicopter any time now.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 01:00 PM

Anybody else has an idea? Does somebody know anything about small cactus?

IMG2 · 15 May 2012, 01:22 PM

I think if you buy your plants at Lowes they offer a 1 year guarantee against dying. If they die, take them back for a replacement.

keschete · 15 May 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IMG2

I think if you buy your plants at Lowes they offer a 1 year guarantee against dying. If they die, take them back for a replacement.

That is terrible!!! You should know how to take care of the plants like you take care of pets!!!

toph · 15 May 2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by keschete

That is terrible!!! You should know how to take care of the plants like you take care of pets!!!

so you are saying you should water your cat once or twice a day?

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

so you are saying you should water your cat once or twice a day?

Don't forget to leave it by a window!

keschete · 15 May 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

so you are saying you should water your cat once or twice a day?

Yes.....you need to care for plants like kids.....Orchids need LESS care than pets but they still need water!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by keschete

Orchids, Phaelenopsis, they thrive on benign neglect. Pot them in orchid bark mix and a clay orchid pot. Spritz them with a spray bottle a few times a week and run them under water in the sink once a week and let them drain. They will do great if you ignore them otherwize and stick them in a sunny window.

They actually look quite nice, I prefer regular plants to flowers but they do have some beautiful colors.

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Originally Posted by IMG2

I think if you buy your plants at Lowes they offer a 1 year guarantee against dying. If they die, take them back for a replacement.

Well the thing is that I live in Montreal, therefore I do not believe we have Lowes in here (I've never heard of it anyway). Besides, as interesting as this offer may sound I'd rather buy a plant and make it live than being covered for my mistakes, I prefer to learn and succeed than practicing with plants and exchanging the ones I kill for others (that's just my humble opinion).

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Originally Posted by keschete

That is terrible!!! You should know how to take care of the plants like you take care of pets!!!

Hence my thread and the reason why I didn't buy any today.

chicfarmer1 · 15 May 2012, 01:32 PM

A favorite of mine is the Ming Aralia. It looks like a beautiful Asian tree and is in fact sometimes used for bonsai.

http://www.rhapisgardens.com/ming-aralias/

It does fine in normal indoor conditions.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

A favorite of mine is the Ming Aralia. It looks like a beautiful Asian tree and is in fact sometimes used for bonsai.

http://www.rhapisgardens.com/ming-aralias/

It does fine in normal indoor conditions.

Now that's my type of thing! Thank you!

Lisa · 15 May 2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by keschete

That is terrible!!! You should know how to take care of the plants like you take care of pets!!!

The pet store where we got our hamster has a one-week free replacement guarantee....

Carl, I got all excited when I read your thread title, but when I saw that you're needing info about house plants, the excitement turned to.... crestfallen...ness.

I have never had luck with house plants and really haven't even tried in years. I had some kind of really tough ivy in a pot on my desk during my working days... but I don't even remember what it was called.

Useless. Sorry!

toph · 15 May 2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

The pet store where we got our hamster has a one-week free replacement guarantee....

how do you rprove you lost a hamster.. or anything for that matter?

keschete · 15 May 2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

The pet store where we got our hamster has a one-week free replacement guarantee....

Carl, I got all excited when I read your thread title, but when I saw that you're needing info about house plants, the excitement turned to.... crestfallen...ness.

I have never had luck with house plants and really haven't even tried in years. I had some kind of really tough ivy in a pot on my desk during my working days... but I don't even remember what it was called.

Useless. Sorry!

Get a Phaelenopsis Orchid....I am not a plant person, but when I was growing Orchids they were the BEST and they thrive no mater what....The Phals are lower light, need water like a bromeliad. They are VERY easy if you just water them and leave them alone.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 May 2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

The pet store where we got our hamster has a one-week free replacement guarantee....

Carl, I got all excited when I read your thread title, but when I saw that you're needing info about house plants, the excitement turned to.... crestfallen...ness.

I have never had luck with house plants and really haven't even tried in years. I had some kind of really tough ivy in a pot on my desk during my working days... but I don't even remember what it was called.

Useless. Sorry!

I get your point Lisa but I must tell you that my father works outside on his garden spots (with me as his slave, that is!

), therefore we are equipped in terms of outdoor plants. The thing is that I prefer to take care of something in my house so I know they will be easy to move if I have to go to another apartment or if anything happens. Besides, I do not have a garden spot where I'm going and I'd like to have plants I can take care of for (almost) the whole year.

keschete · 15 May 2012, 01:21 PM

Orchids, Phaelenopsis, they thrive on benign neglect. Pot them in orchid bark mix and a clay orchid pot. Spritz them with a spray bottle a few times a week and run them under water in the sink once a week and let them drain. They will do great if you ignore them otherwize and stick them in a sunny window.

The Joker · 15 May 2012, 09:26 PM

After mine either died or attracted these tiny little flies, I got a couple of fake ones for indoors. Can't tell the difference.

Lisa · 15 May 2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

After mine either died or attracted these tiny little flies, I got a couple of fake ones for indoors. Can't tell the difference.

Yes, the tiny flies. I was going to mention the little buggy factor....

Last winter we brought in my daughter's potted lemon trees (she raised them from seed from a store-bought lemon two years ago) and soon there were swarms of those tiny things... crawling around on the curtains and furniture... ick.

The Joker · 15 May 2012, 11:24 PM

Yes Carl, be careful of the flies, especially if using your teleport machine, otherwise you might end up looking like this.

Lisa · 15 May 2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Yes Carl, be careful of the flies, especially if using your teleport machine, otherwise you might end up looking like this.

Oh dear. I thought that was an extreme close up of one of them!

The Joker · 15 May 2012, 11:58 PM

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Oh dear. I thought that was an extreme close up of one of them!

It's Jeff Goldblum(or could be Carl, as we've never seen his face, but we've had to read about 500 of his posts a day

)

15 May 2012, 09:40 AM	#1
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Need advice regarding plants Greetings TRF, I've been thinking lately and I thought it would be very interesting to get to know plants a bit better. Basically, I thought that since I'm going in my very first apartment soon it would be a great decoration but mostly something I would be able to take proper care of. Having said that, I would like to know if anybody on TRF has some knowledge about plants or a couple of flowers, perhaps some of you have a couple of suggestions to give me regarding the types I should take a look at and things I should know prior to my purchases. As well, I would gladly appreciate pictures to help me figure out how they look like (that is, if anybody has a suggestion). To give you a better idea of what I'm looking for, here are a couple of things I had in mind and what I really want: - The plant has to be an interior one, it has to be able to live in a living room or a bedroom. - My apartment will have quite a good amount of light in it but I would also like plants who can survive in rooms that are a bit darker. - If possible, I'd like something that has an original (or almost kind of odd) look (so far I've been looking at various types of cactus, regular plants with special looking leaves and carnivorous plants but other suggestions would be appreciated). - I can take care of plants but I would prefer something that doesn't require a lot of fertilizers and other products. I'd prefer something you need to water and perhaps change from a pot to another from times to times. Thank you for reading, I'm looking forward to reading your advice and thoughts! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

15 May 2012, 10:04 AM	#4
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Dragon tree plant, you pretty much have to go out of your way to kill one. Aloe plants are nice too. __________________

15 May 2012, 10:13 AM	#6
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Although very common now a days you can get a Lucky Bamboo plant. They are very hearty and IMO they look very nice. __________________

15 May 2012, 10:42 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	I am sorry but I cannot discuss the plants I raise here publicly....PM me for info. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 May 2012, 01:00 PM	#12
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Anybody else has an idea? Does somebody know anything about small cactus? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

15 May 2012, 09:50 AM	#2
IMG2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Glenn Location: Sacramento Delta Watch: GMT II, TT Sub, DJ Posts: 187	My experience is more with outdoor plants and landscaping, but I would tell you to find a good nursery. Out here in California a good nurseryman/woman would belong to the California Association of Nurserymen. These are experts in indoor and outdoor plants. Also, one of these caliber nurseries will also have a selection of unusual and interesting plants.

15 May 2012, 01:22 PM	#13
IMG2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Glenn Location: Sacramento Delta Watch: GMT II, TT Sub, DJ Posts: 187	I think if you buy your plants at Lowes they offer a 1 year guarantee against dying. If they die, take them back for a replacement.

15 May 2012, 01:21 PM	#25
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Orchids, Phaelenopsis, they thrive on benign neglect. Pot them in orchid bark mix and a clay orchid pot. Spritz them with a spray bottle a few times a week and run them under water in the sink once a week and let them drain. They will do great if you ignore them otherwize and stick them in a sunny window. __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

15 May 2012, 09:26 PM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	After mine either died or attracted these tiny little flies, I got a couple of fake ones for indoors. Can't tell the difference.

15 May 2012, 11:24 PM	#28
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Yes Carl, be careful of the flies, especially if using your teleport machine, otherwise you might end up looking like this.

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