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The easiest house plant I ever had is a peace lily. Pretty green-glossy leaves with a white bloom. Just water it once a week and it doesn't need a huge amount of light either. Occasionally add plant food.
Sheflerra. Is that how it is spelled? I like them . They are full, very nice shade of green, easy to grow, needs very little attention and get pretty large.
Also, the jade plant is great. They are tough to kill.
I like the money tree...very feng shui. Does not need a lot of maintenance but needs radiant sunlight, like a window to thrive. I'm superstitious about it...I will never let it die since I tie it to wealth. It sits right outside hubby's office, and as it grows, we find his business does at the same time. Water as the pot dries.
Do plants give out oxygen at night time too? When I was a kid, I remember reading that plants breathe out co2 at night. Is that true? That is one reason I am too worried about house plants, especially in the bedrooms.
I remember Dr. Oz recommending some house plants. Anyone knows what those are?
I have one money plant, but I have not heard about the others. Would love to look into those. Great idea. Any particular spot you should place plants, particular pots, etc.?
If plants breathe out oxygen at night too, then I will get plenty to put all over the house.
You cannot kill a spider plant. I've had a spider plant in the same pot since 1976, and it's lived in as many cities as I have.
Not to mention that they're self-proliferating, so you always have green gifts to give to friends.
Plants take in more carbon dioxide than they emit. You've been hearing old wives' tales. The only way they'll suffocate you is if they come to life a la Little Shop of Horrors.
The only thing to worry about with house plants is that some plants are toxic to pets if eaten. If you have pets that get into everything, there are some plants you'll want to avoid. Any pet website will list them for you.
Spider plants are not toxic to pets or humans. My childhood cat ate my spider plant down to a nub multiple times.
Philodendron for any non-sunny corner - great air cleaner (removes a lot of toxic chemicals in the air) and doesn't require much water. Plus it is pretty.
Spider plant is ok and easy and good air cleaner, but not my favorite.
My real favorites are the Night Blooming Ceres cactus - beautiful big flowers that bloom only at night for one night in the summer. Mine lives on my deck in the summer - very little water in winter but I do need to bring it inside.
Aloe vera - easy in sunny window and you can use the gel. Not a lot of water needed.
African violets - easy, limited water, do best in a north window with steady temperatures. Flowers are pretty.
What would you recommend? Why? How is the maintanance on it?
I have a wonderful BIG african violet. It blooms all year round because it loves the place I have put it. They usually are not easy to grow though.
Some people have good luck with them and some do not. I'm just lucky!
Good luck finding something you like!
Dunroven
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