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Posted: Oct/13/2007 2:38 PM PST
I hope that everyone is having a nice weekend! My name is Kay and I know very little about plants, gardening, and plant care. I love nature and I'd like to make it a part of my home. I was wondering if anyone had some good ideas about what plants are good for starters and can live indoors in a fairly dry climate. My home is an apartment in the valley in California. Unfortunately, it has a kinda smoggy(yuck) atmosphere on most days. Does anyone have any advice? Also, does anyone know of any good nurseries in Northridge California? Thanks! Kay |
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 5:00 PM PST
Hi Kay! Welcome to GG, from Bali-Indonesia. Re indoor plant... you could try sanseviera (mother-in-law's tongue)... they look great in modern interior scheme and often used as air filtering plant. |
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 5:04 PM PST
Welcome Kay  . The climate where I live would be fairly similar to your's, except we are in a coastal region which is more humid. My "garden" is all in pots, both indoors & out, & find most sub-&/or tropical plants grow well, particularly inside. Just keep them in a fairly humid atmosphere by misting (spritzing) them etc. An excellent list of the types of plants that filter the air can be found on the Wiki site, under "List of air-filtering plants". This gives the results of NASA's research into air cleaning plants. These plants all evolved in tropical & sub-tropical environments & are absolutely ideal for you to grow. All are very attractive indoor plants. I would suggest you go to a reliable supplier who would be able to give you tips on how to care for them. Lots of luck & happy gardening. Joy
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 5:19 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by kubudaun Hi Kay! Welcome to GG, from Bali-Indonesia.Re indoor plant... you could try sanseviera (mother-in-law's tongue)... they look great in modern interior scheme and often used as air filtering plant. Hi, kubudaun. Sansevieria certainly is a good plant for a novice to grow. Can't kill it no matter how hard you try & tolerates most conditions. Thrives outdoors here, well a little too much so .
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 5:41 PM PST
Funny story. My mother had one, hated it, and often said that no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't kill the thing. She had it for over 20 years. Pothos, or some call them philodendrons, are easy to grow. If you forget to water them for a month, they may wilt to remind you. With some water, fertilizer, and pinching back, they can last for years. Mine must be....can't even remember when I got it! It's old! |
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 5:56 PM PST
Welcome to GG!!! I'm new too.and have fallen in love with this site!!! If you go to your local nursery,or even a Walmart type store...the plants for your area will be sold there! Good luck...and enjoy the world of gardening! Donna
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 6:30 PM PST
Welcome to GG Kay from Los Angeles! There is a Home Depot on Roscoe & I believe Lowes is also on Roscoe. Plus, if it is still there, there is a nursury on Balboa. All in your area If I remember correctly. Rashell |
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Posted: Oct/13/2007 10:29 PM PST
Hi Kay! I don't have any advice regarding indoor plants in that area, but when I was a child, I lived in Northridge--on Romar St. off of Encino, across from Andosol Elementary school. Just thought I'd say hi, from one valley girl to another. Welcome to GG!
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Posted: Oct/15/2007 7:09 PM PST
Hi Kay, Hello from the right coast. :-) You can try a Zamioculcas zamiifolia (zam-ee-oh-KUL-kass zam-ee-FOH-lee-uh). You can just ask for a "ZZ plant" at the garden store and they'll know what you're talking about. They're a very hardy succulent, require very little care and look very interesting to boot. Regards, Robert |
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Posted: Oct/15/2007 8:42 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by spiceoflife Hi Kay,Hello from the right coast. :-) You can try a Zamioculcas zamiifolia (zam-ee-oh-KUL-kass zam-ee-FOH-lee-uh). You can just ask for a "ZZ plant" at the garden store and they'll know what you're talking about. They're a very hardy succulent, require very little care and look very interesting to boot. Regards, Robert I agree, our's is a very fine plant indeed  . The local grower has trademarked the name "Zanzibar Gem" for the specimens he sells. Certainly gives you an idea of its origin, the low dry grasslands & forests of Tanzania & Zanzibar. It thrives on some neglect & there are no known insect problems. Tops all round .Agree with your mother Sweetle, don't care much for "Mother-in-law's tongue'(sansevieria) myself even though it is a handy plant in some ways, I guess  .
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