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Houseplant Recommendation

Harpa — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:45:19 GMT

What would you recommend for a kitchen window that gets the morning sun? Something that you can't croak?

My oxalis -- 2 of them, all of a sudden won't come back. One I've had for over 5 years!

TIA!!

Re: Houseplant Recommendation

Spurt — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:51:33 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
What would you recommend for a kitchen window that gets the morning sun? Something that you can't croak?

My oxalis -- 2 of them, all of a sudden won't come back. One I've had for over 5 years!

TIA!!

@Harpa

Snake Plant is easy to care for: (may be toxic to cats/dogs)

Closet Plant---Easy to grow, dont overwater

Pothos--ivy,

Flowers That Need Morning Sun Only
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Re: Houseplant Recommendation

Mistreatedbycs — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:55:46 GMT

The snake plant I understand was called the mother in-law plant, I was told that by my mom and various customers since it sat in the big picture window of my store.

Iit grows like crazy and keeps reproducing, just a small plant will become large before you know it. I've split my moms plant so many times and shared her plant with many of my customers and I save a section for myself, the plant is over 70 years old.

I'm not sure if you want that in your kitchen window. My mom had hers in the living room where there was lots of light.

I'm not even sure you want that ivy plant # 3 I had that very one also in the other store window, it started out small and compact and kept growing and you'll have vines allover the place. Mine got haircuts at least 2x a year, it loved the sun too.

I have plant #2 here at home, it blooms about 2-3 times a year, a white flower appears and then its gone. Takes little care, another one don't water too much, loves the sun but right now I have mine in a 12" pot so I'm not sure how much room you have.

How about a cactus? I know if you live near a Home Depot they have a large amount of indoor plants and if you're lucky, the sales associate in that department will help you find the perfect plant. At least in ours, the gal is so knowledgeable I'm in an awe. Love they know they job and area.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:15:04 GMT

@Harpa The picture of the Pothos Ivy is a very hardy plant and very hard to kill.

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Teddie — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:25:25 GMT

My kitchen sink faces a corner, which is east and south windows. I have orchids that do well there.

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RedTop — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:50:08 GMT

I would choose Pothos Ivy, or a collection of succulents in a narrow planter. I keep my Pothos Ivy trimmed for a bushier plant, instead of letting it run as a vine.

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kelsey17 — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:02:19 GMT

I have had luck with the "Prayer Plant"......and they are in my morning sun window area...

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J Town Girl — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 01:56:36 GMT

Succulents have always done very well for me in all of my sunny windows. There are many different varieties to choose from and they all seem to thrive with very little care.

I purchase mine from a few on-line succulent and cacti sellers. They arrive in perfect condition and the choices are much better than you find in your local garden centers or big box stores.

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Judaline — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:02:58 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
What would you recommend for a kitchen window that gets the morning sun? Something that you can't croak?

I can croak anything.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:45:32 GMT

I would suggest going to a local nursery or garden center. They would know your area best & could make helpful suggestions! I try to go to local places that have been around forever when seeking knowledge about something I don't know or need help with.

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Mindy D — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:52:12 GMT

Plant #3, the pothos, is hard to destroy. Make sure the pot has very good drainage and use a saucer under the pot. Dump out any extra water that runs down into it right away.

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ValuSkr — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:54:57 GMT

Just about any houseplant will do well in an east-facing window. "House plants" are shade plants, almost by definition, and morning-sun-only is perfect for them.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:57:38 GMT

@Harpa , the oxalis grows from a "corm" (like a bulb) and benefits from a period of dormancy, typically in the winter. I put mine is a closet or over the crawl space and withhold water for a good 2-3 months (maybe just a drop or two wo they don't dry out completely). Otherwise they very well may exhaust themselves.

African violets are easy and love morning sun. I love a good jade plant - not water intensive and you can take cuttings endlessly. Snake plants are surprisingly pretty if you ask me, and they are super easy but just don't break the top tip of the leaves! They will never get any bigger at that point.

I could go on. I've worked in greenhouses for years. Tending plants is like breathing. Interested to know what you choose!

Re: Houseplant Recommendation

Harpa — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:45:02 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
@Harpa , the oxalis grows from a "corm" (like a bulb) and benefits from a period of dormancy, typically in the winter. I put mine is a closet or over the crawl space and withhold water for a good 2-3 months (maybe just a drop or two wo they don't dry out completely). Otherwise they very well may exhaust themselves.

African violets are easy and love morning sun. I love a good jade plant - not water intensive and you can take cuttings endlessly. Snake plants are surprisingly pretty if you ask me, and they are super easy but just don't break the top tip of the leaves! They will never get any bigger at that point.

I could go on. I've worked in greenhouses for years. Tending plants is like breathing. Interested to know what you choose!

Thanks, everyone, for your great suggestions!

@Sweetbay magnolia

Thank you for sharing your expertise! I didn't know that about Oxalis. But yesterday I bid both farewell. I'll wait until spring until I see them at market again.

I am getting a heartleaf philodendron. I'll put it next to the spider, which, in spite of my keeping it in a small planter, continues to take over the windowsill.

Re: Houseplant Recommendation

Harpa — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:48:21 GMT

About the snake plant.....

Just what I need to put it next to the spider! As if (sometimes) my cooking isn't bad enough to make that room into the kitchen of horrors!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:08:57 GMT

Love a spider plant! Such a classic indoor foliage look. Have fun, @Harpa !