What is this pot plant and how to treat it?

September 27, 2009 4:40 AM

We got this pot plant in our office as a gift but we have no idea what its name is or how frequently we should water it or where to keep it (direct sunlight? shade?). Please help.
posted by procrastinator to Home & Garden (6 answers total)

Best answer: That's heather, and it's not really suitable as an office pot plant as it needs cool temperatures and sun at the same time I think.
posted by runincircles at 5:05 AM on September 27, 2009

Looks like heather. But I don't know how well it will do indoors.
posted by violette at 5:06 AM on September 27, 2009

Best answer: It looks like a heather plant. They are a challenge (and a mess) to keep alive for long indoors. There are some care instructions here.
posted by Balonious Assault at 5:08 AM on September 27, 2009

In case you're inclined to ask for help elsewhere, you should probably start calling it a potted plant.
posted by asciident at 7:00 AM on September 27, 2009 [6 favorites]

"Pot plant" is perfectly understandable UK English and given that it was described as an office gift and the photo does not show cannabis sativa, there isn't any ambiguity. The OP does not need his English corrected.
posted by zadcat at 9:21 AM on September 27, 2009 [6 favorites]

Whatever you do with it, think about where it comes from: boggy area, acidic soil, open fields, lots of sun, wind and rain. I'd do everyone a favour and find it a good home with someone who grows rhodendrums well as they also need acidic soil. Then buy a nice low light plant for the office.
posted by x46 at 9:29 AM on September 27, 2009