What are some hardy, pretty, or useful houseplants for a small space in the Pittsburgh/Western PA/Northeast region?
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posted by amicamentis
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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What can I do about mold on the soil of my plum bonsai? Do I need to worry about it?
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posted by 23
on Apr 27, 2012 -
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Plant Identification Filter: All sources say "elephant ear plant", but we're not entirely sure that's it.
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posted by sunshinesky
on Mar 30, 2012 -
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I've read all the past threads on green office plants. Now help me find hardy -flowers- that can survive fluorescent light only.
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posted by thinkingwoman
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Looking for information about houseplants that will do well in an oddly well-lit, but cold and drafty basement in the Seattle area.
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posted by evilcupcakes
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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What's a good plant for a small basement home office with a small basement-style window?
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posted by swift
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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What kind of house plants were popular/fashionable in the past? I'm most interested in the 1950s/60s, but would like to know other decades as well.
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posted by Stewriffic
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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I want a Bonsai Tree. Where do I go to find the best information on care and feeding of these little gems? And is there somewhere online I can order one from?
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posted by TooFewShoes
on May 6, 2010 -
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I am looking for recommendations for a tall indoor tree--6-7 feet-
-I have very high cathedral ceilings in my family room, and just bought a large leather sectional couch. I realized that the couch now dwarfs the plant I currently have--I would like a tall indoor tree to balance the whole look. Help me hive mind! I don't have a clue what to look for, and my google fu is not helping me
posted by chaoscutie
on Aug 9, 2009 -
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Can anyone identify this splendid
mystery houseplant? It was received as a gift, but without any accompanying little plastic tag, and I'd just like to know what it is so I can figure how how best to take care of it.
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posted by hydatius
on Oct 29, 2008 -
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so, the person in charge of my (gardenia) bonsai while i was gone let it dry out. the branches are all still green where i scratch the bark, so i know it's not dead, but the leaves are all shriveled and faded (instead of dark, glossy and pert). i really know nothing about caring for the tree (it was a gift) but it was in great shape when i left it with buds about to open. what should i do to bring it back to good health?
posted by crush-onastick
on Feb 21, 2006 -
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I need suggestions for decorative plants I can grow in a small, clear vase with just water, no soil (and that can withstand my black thumb).
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posted by bibliowench
on Aug 7, 2005 -
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The only window in my basement apartment faces north and is fairly obscured as well. I would really like a plant or two to liven the place up.
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posted by CaptApollo
on Apr 11, 2005 -
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Any tips on how to make Sensitive Plants (the fern-like ones that close their leaves when you touch them) thrive? I can usually keep them pretty happy for a few months, but they gradually become more and more unresponsive and eventually die. I'm in Southern California and will be moving to a new place with a greenhouse, and am fairly ignorant in the ways of plant-tending. Another question, just for sucking as much possible information out of this as possible: Anyone have any indoor plants they really like? If so, how do you make *those* thrive?
posted by sirion
on Mar 11, 2005 -
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Help the Black Thumb:
I am terrible at keeping plants alive. The only plants I don't kill are philodendrons, and you pretty much can't kill those things. I was given a gerbera daisy in a pot, but apparently I overwatered it. The plant still seems alive, but the flowers have drooped over. I drained the excess water, but the flowers aren't perking back up. Are they permanently wilted? Should I cut them off and hope the plant flowers again? I googled, but got nothing more useful than "Avoid overwatering".
posted by Shoeburyness
on Apr 14, 2004 -
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