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house plants or other plants

doorknob
doorknob
I'm not big on gardening for a reason. I have a brown thumb. :(

But I wanted to update on that gardenia I bought a while back. So far it's doing well. It looks green and thriving.

Now on to orchids.

I have two orchids and they are a pain. I don't have sufficient light for them so they wont bloom for me. Any ideas on how I can get them more light? there is shade on all sides of my house.


Any one have a favorite plant? Now is the time to brag about it.

what is your favorite flower/plant?
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
I have a soft spot for Johnny Jump-Ups. I love how those little rascals can sprout up and thrive in the most hostile environment (like the joint in a patio.) A friend said you can manually harvest and scatter the seeds but I like to let mother nature have her way. The pretty little purple & yellow flowers put a smile on my face every time.
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
I have a soft spot for Johnny Jump-Ups. I love how those little rascals can sprout up and thrive in the most hostile environment (like the joint in a patio.) A friend said you can manually harvest and scatter the seeds but I like to let mother nature have her way. The pretty little purple & yellow flowers put a smile on my face every time.
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
I have a soft spot for Johnny Jump-Ups. I love how those little rascals can sprout up and thrive in the most hostile environment (like the joint in a patio.) A friend said you can manually harvest and scatter the seeds but I like to let mother nature have her way. The pretty little purple & yellow flowers put a smile on my face every time.
KimChick
KimChick
I have lots of plants at my house, and I am missing them because I moved out recently to an apartment. I have a Dieffenbachia that I have had for about 20 years, and it is as high as the ceiling, and we have it supported. I really miss the plants.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a Spider Plant
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Orchids need direct sunlight.. I love them.. My favorites.
Unless you want to buy an artificial light they probably won't make it..
I'm in a basement apt now and can't grow a thing.. I'd love to have a few plants.
doorknob
doorknob
well I've had it for over a year. It's living but I know it isn't getting enough sun light because it refuses to bloom this year. I have it in a window but I feel it just isn't getting enough sun.

I don't know about the artificial light thing. I'd have to look into it. And that's something that wont work during the winter months when any extra electric being used trips the breaker thanks to heaters.
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
I do have a green thumb, and have all kinds of plants in and out...

With bipolar, I have been UP and a planting fool - but at the end of the season, I have lots of stuff that lived with low maintenance and little water or watering! LOL I plant a lot of that the next year, and try a bunch of other stuff : )

Hit and miss, but everything that stay, thrives! I do love a garden.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can you put it on your roof or something? the orchid..or maybe find it a new home..
doorknob
doorknob
No no roofs to leave it on. I'll look for a new location. The bathroom window would be perfect except I need to keep the blind closed for privacy purposes.

Give it too who? My mom threw out the last orchid I gave her once it was done blooming.
sigmund2
sigmund2
I saw a an experiment once where a teacher (me) covered a leaf of a plant with foil. After a week, the kids and I noticed that leaf next to it had turned yellow. I don't think foil is the answer but maybe, if you put the plant in the bathroom, like you mentioned, near two mirrors, one on each of two facing walls near the window, the light will be stronger. You run the risk of burning it but if the mirror is a few inches away you should be fine.
DeeTOOL13
DeeTOOL13
Wish i could help you, i LOVE plants indoor & out, my favorite outdoor are delphiniums favorite indoor, rubber tree, ya i like things that are a bit different...
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Maybe if you could put it in the bathroom for an hour or two a day it might help
doorknob
doorknob
I can try putting it in the bathroom for a few hours. I'll see what happens.
surferchica
surferchica
I have a brownish thumb at times. Probably have my face posted in the garden shop's most wanted.

I like succulents. They are easy to grow and it is near impossible to kill them.

But, I have had a Dracaena palm for 25 years! It is 8' tall with many branches. It is tolerated no water and abus for periods of time. It accidentally got left under the tent, when my house was tented for termites.

It is now enjoying love and care and has new growth.
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