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Tips for some easy indoor plants? (beehaw.org)

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We have literally not a single plant in our apartment, and I'm sick of it! We need some green! But I have no idea what to start with.

FWIW we're in the far nordics near the arctic circle, so conditions in places like windows vary quite wildly throughout the year, from occasionaly hot and long summer days to cold and very short winter days.

Not really fuzzed about beautiful flowers, just leaves, vines, will keep us happy. Maybe succulents?

Would appreciate any advice :)

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It sounds like you want a pothos! Golden pothos is the most easily available, but it also comes in other fun colors that are a bit rarer (like neon green or white/green variegated). It doesn't need a lot of light or water and grows vigorously.

I'm not a fan of succulents as "beginner" plants, since they require SO much light. It's a lot easier to give a plant more water than more light.

Other plants you might try are snake plant, ZZ plant, spider plant, or a hoya.

Be aware that many houseplants are mildly toxic to pets, so keep them out of reach.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Praise for the pothos! I love their cascade of green lushness. One of the only indoor plants I've had success with. Plus so easy to propagate.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No pets, so that's not an issue. Pothos look really great, and seems interesting that they can be grown in such a variety of ways, like in water. Thanks, good one!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd like to add here, since you appreciate the variety of growing mediums, check out growing your houseplants in LECA (kiln-fired clay balls).

An alternative to soil substrates, and I won't claim to be an expert on it at all. We do have around 300 tropical houseplants, though. And I'd say a good 50% are in LECA only and thriving!

Best of luck with whichever route you try!