suggest a plant for me (flower, grow, Ferns, tree)

[stan4]

I have a tiny spot by my front door.
It doesn't get much light.
It does get watered well.

It's about 1 foot x 1 foot.

I want to plant something there, bc it looks kinda naked.

Something potted would also work - I could just rest it on the dirt; however, then I'd have to water it myself.

Any suggestions?

[stan4]

Oh, and I wouldn't mind something kinda cool looking or fragrant.

[kinkytoes]

Which planting zone are you in? Does the area get sun in the morning or the afternoon?

[mideast]

How about a marajana plant? They will grow to about 6 feet and then you can make it double as a christmas tree and hang light bulbs on it. It gives a nice aroma too.

I saw this once at a frat house about 30 years ago.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by kinkytoes

Which planting zone are you in? Does the area get sun in the morning or the afternoon?

It gets indirect light but never really more than a sliver of actual sunlight earlier in the day.

I am not sure of the 'planting zone.' We live in the Dallas area. Strangely lush if you pick the right plants.

[WordWrangler]

Ferns? I can't do them here in the heavy clay soil, but that sounds like it might be perfect.

[stan4]

Kinda love the look of those pink and green tiny elephant ear looking plants.

[gentlearts]

I think you should get a hosta. Some are huge, and some are small. Some are blue, some are green, some are green and white, and some are yellow, so choose one you like that is suited to the space you have. They get a nice flower too. They thrive in the shade.

[firebll31]

Bleeding heart?

[Power Strokin']

Originally Posted by gentlearts

I think you should get a hosta. Some are huge, and some are small. Some are blue, some are green, some are green and white, and some are yellow, so choose one you like that is suited to the space you have. They get a nice flower too. They thrive in the shade.

I agree with gentlearts, sounds like a good place for a hosta. I lived in Fort Worth and had a similar problem and a hosta worked out fine. Just make sure you get a small one. Also, with the heat there make sure the ground around it stays moist when rainfall is lacking. I know some homes in that area having misting systems around the foundations so if you have one of those near it you should be fine. Mine was not quite close enough to ours so I would check it and if it needed water I would pour a solo cup or two on it and in the really hot days (100+) it might get two more cups later on in the afternoon.