anyone here have a brown thumb?

[Thorn Bird]

i'm looking to get some indoor plants and am trying to do some research. i'm wondering if anyone here can give me some recommendations on what to get. i'm looking for plants that like low-light, as we don't have any direct sunlight in the house.
i have been wanting an orange tree for years, and i'm about ready to get one. anyone know about these?

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

most of the basic ivys grow well indoors
Go to a nursery and see what they have inside, as most of what they have there are ment to be indoors.

 

[Thorn Bird]

most of the basic ivys grow well indoors
Go to a nursery and see what they have inside, as most of what they have there are ment to be indoors.

that's a good point.

 

[mattcohn.com]

I do, however I have a bunch of brown plants so maybe you don't want to listen to me.

 

[I.C.Water]

my green thumb aint legal in the states

 

[Galen]

Another insightful comment IC Water, that must have taxed your brain.

 

[thrawn]

do you want something useful, aside from the aesthetics, like fruit, vegetables or herbs?

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

One good indoorsy plant I just remembered is called a creeping fig. Its an ivy, but it has a cool shape to the leaves and grows well indoors in low light. I havent been able to find one around here tho.

 

[shawndavid]

Paging doctuh greenthumb...

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

My thumbs not actually green, btw.

 

[Thorn Bird]

do you want something useful, aside from the aesthetics, like fruit, vegetables or herbs?

i'd love some if they don't need a lot of space nor light. i'd love a garden, but i don't really ahve a place to put one, and because of all the trees, our property is mostly shaded.

 

[thrawn]

i'd love some if they don't need a lot of space nor light. i'd love a garden, but i don't really ahve a place to put one, and because of all the trees, our property is mostly shaded.

try some mints, spearmint or peppermint. they have broad leaves and usually do well.

 

[Atan Nolme]

I'd love some if they don't need a lot of space nor light. I'd love a garden, but I don't really have a place to put one, and because of all the trees, our property is mostly shaded.

For the yard with lots of shade I would highly recommend some Impatiens flowers.

 

[APRIL]

GOsh I have lots of plants. Maybe one day i'l take some pics of them beautys

 

[*Fuxx Burger*]

Impatiens are good indoor plants. They can be outdoor too, but they do well inside. They like the shade so you would be safe. They also come in tons of colours, so very pretty too!

Philodendrons also require low light, so that's a safe bet also

 

[Thorn Bird]

GOsh I have lots of plants. Maybe one day i'l take some pics of them beautys

so the next time you're up this way you can bring me some starter bits? when are you losers coming this way?

 

[Syrup Beaver]

Jade plants seem to live a long time around me, provided I don't personally water them

 

[djduquet]

I had a fern named Frank this year. He died. It was sad too, he got water and light but plants easily reflect what most feel about me. A slow painful death is better than hanging around.

 

[simple]

there are good indoor plants known to neutralize air within your room, check out this article:

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1397349.htm

 

[Thorn Bird]

you guys are awesome. thanks, elpmis, for that great link!