Category: nature

10/25/08 11:55 - ID#46319

Green Thumb

I got a couple cute little house plants to take to work. They're all marked as tolerant of low light, so hopefully they'll do OK. I got a plant light just in case, but I'm not sure how to set it up so it won't put too much light on them. I think I'm going to set a timer so it lights them up for a couple hours every morning.

Does anyone have any recommendations on low light plants species to get? I'm always on the look out, and would love to fill my cube up :)

Also, does anyone know where I can by some simple, plain, but not ass ugly plant stands that would be neutral enough to look OK in an office? Target and Home Depot don't seem to sell them. Metal or wood is OK.

pmrk writes at 10:16:01 10/26/08 - Comment #40995: I'd a recommend a snake plant aka Mother In Laws Tongue. They don't like a lot of water or too much light. I water mine every 2 weeks or sometimes once per month. Pothos plants are fairly tolerant of many light conditions, they prefer indirect light. They'll let you know if you're not watering them enough as they will droop but once per week is generally good. I gave my Mom a pothos a few years and it is still doing very well and she usually kills every plant too so don't feel bad (e:tinypliny) Home Depot sells both.

gardenmama writes at 04:30:35 10/25/08 - Comment #40943: I got a couple of really nice low-light plants at Home Depot. They are two different varieties - one with green leaves and pinkish veins, and the other I believe has pinkish leaves with green veins. They are doing very well in my office - not near the window. Also, bamboo does not like direct sunlight and is interesting to look at. I got some really cheap (loose) at the 99 cent chinese store on Sheridan near Bailey by the chinese buffet. I put it in a ceramic container/vase with small stones around it - doesn't require dirt - just water.

theecarey writes at 12:50:12 10/25/08 - Comment #40938: Philodendrons seem to thrive well in office environments. From what I have been told, the bright artificial light is good enough. Maybe it depends on variety.
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This morning I was reading up on plants that offer good air filtration. So here is a link to that as well, as there may be some listed that would work for what you are looking for:
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tinypliny writes at 11:59:46 10/25/08 - Comment #40936: Man, I always have killed all the plants (16, at last count) I have ever had. The botanical world and I don't get along too well. I am the queen of all black and decayed thumb people all over the world. :/

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Category: nature

07/29/07 05:10 - ID#40296

Camping Recommendations

Does anyone know of anywhere to camp within a few hours of Buffalo that:

1. Allows dogs at the camp site
2. Isn't too crazy packed

We're thinking of going away for a day or two next weekend, but are stumped.