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 Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 10:35 am
So i'm interested in starting to own some house plants. I am looking more for functional plants (like herbs) than pretty flowers; although I am open to suggestions. The only problem is that I live downtown on a ground apartment. I get very little sunlight although it isn't entirely impossible.
I'm wondering if there are any plants that can meet my silly demands. I live in Alberta, Canada if that helps at all. I've tried googling for some suggestions and I only seem to get flowers
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:23 pm
What direction does the window which you want to grow something in face?
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 5:48 pm
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 1:36 pm
Maybe something that requires shaded conditions like mint, chives, spinach, etc. You can use a lamp to give it extra light as well. I read that if you keep a fan on the plants it will keep them from going "leggy" which is a problem indoor plants sometimes have. I believe the good air circulation helps keep disease and pests away as well.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 1:38 pm
Oh I would love to have some mint in my house! Can it be any old lamp? Or is there a recommended one?
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 1:43 pm
Mint grows like a weed with just 4 hours of sun a day, it could still grow pretty well with a few less hours. How much direct sunlight does the area get?
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:26 pm
Stostina Maybe something that requires shaded conditions like mint, chives, spinach, etc. You can use a lamp to give it extra light as well. I read that if you keep a fan on the plants it will keep them from going "leggy" which is a problem indoor plants sometimes have. I believe the good air circulation helps keep disease and pests away as well. Yup. I learned this with my seedlings. Being swayed by the wind (or animals) releases a chemical that strengthens the plant. Air circulation will prevent rot and preventing rot will remove housing for pests and diseases. If you get afternoon sun, you can do plants that are part sun or even full sun. Afternoon sun is much stronger than morning so you don't need as much of it. Some shade herbs that you might like: anise lemon balm (mmmm!) lemon verbena lovage marjoram peppermint parsley http://www.herbcompanion.com/herbs-to-grow.aspx
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 9:56 am
Jeeed Mint grows like a weed with just 4 hours of sun a day, it could still grow pretty well with a few less hours. How much direct sunlight does the area get? I literally have two windows in my entire apartment. I could leave it outside for a couple hours; but I would have to bring it back in. I don't trust anyone in my neighborhood. Edit: Upon further watching my window today, I have concluded that I get no direct sunlight inside my apartment. gonk
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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 10:00 am
pirhan Stostina Maybe something that requires shaded conditions like mint, chives, spinach, etc. You can use a lamp to give it extra light as well. I read that if you keep a fan on the plants it will keep them from going "leggy" which is a problem indoor plants sometimes have. I believe the good air circulation helps keep disease and pests away as well. Yup. I learned this with my seedlings. Being swayed by the wind (or animals) releases a chemical that strengthens the plant. Air circulation will prevent rot and preventing rot will remove housing for pests and diseases. If you get afternoon sun, you can do plants that are part sun or even full sun. Afternoon sun is much stronger than morning so you don't need as much of it. Some shade herbs that you might like: anise lemon balm (mmmm!) lemon verbena lovage marjoram peppermint parsley http://www.herbcompanion.com/herbs-to-grow.aspx Thank you so much! Great website! When I get some plants I let you all know. I'm definitey going to look into those shade herbs 4laugh
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:04 pm
I have one suggestion, but it is a little odd. You could grow Periwinkle (Vinca) which can cope with dry shade, as it grows flowers that are edible. I think you can cover them with sugar and use them as cake decorations.
Failing that, you can buy LED lamps to help plant growth, however the same lamps are used to help grow Marijuana wink
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:57 pm
I prefer bonsai plants, they're great for indoor growing and it's so fun to trim them after growth to make a design or shape. Here are a couple plants you may be able to choose, http://www.gardenersnet.com/hplants/ .
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