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Apparently, having plants around at home is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it's also amazing for your soul as well as your health—both mental and physical. Studies have shown that houseplants can improve concentration and productivity, reduce stress levels, boost your mood, and help you sleep. Moreover, plants are natural air purifiers that have the ability to cleanse the air from toxic chemicals, so the air you're breathing becomes much cleaner and fresher. Also, let's not forget about the fact that they can raise the air’s humidity by releasing water, which can protect us from getting respiratory problems. The list goes on. And on. And on.

The problem is, some people are discouraged from getting houseplants because they live in low-light apartments and assume that all plants need a lot of sunlight—which, in fact, isn't true. Twitter user batonthemoon recently started a thread in which she named some of the indoor plants that don't need a lot of sunlight to survive. A lot of people found this thread really helpful and even jumped in by giving their own recommendations.

Bored Panda invites you to look through this list and find out which houseplants are suitable for a low-light environment. Besides, in case you've got your own suggestions, make sure to leave them in the comments!

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Dana Grunwald
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very pretty, I need one too!

Mary Peace
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing, I've never seen moss look decorative.

T.Milly
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moss is my most favorite green thing. I love it!!!!

Pauline Bennett
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have just started to get into this! The ones you have done are super. Thanks I needed some ideas on how to proceed. now I can.

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    #2

    Low-Sunlight-House-Plants

    batonthemoon Report

    Lousha
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my language it's called mother in law's tongue :)

    Kathryn Baylis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, they CAN be killed. About 17 years ago, one of my husband’s customers gave him one of these that was four feet tall. We set it up in our living room, and took precise care of it. Then we adopted two kittens, a brother and sister. When they were about four months old, they not only knocked it over, they basically shredded it. We had to dispose of it. Luckily that customer moved out of state not long after, so we didn’t have to worry about explaining what happened to it.

    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also reproduce like rabbits

    Weronika Natalia Doliwa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can still kill it... gove it few months and it's gone....

    Jellie Snijders
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In our language they are called womans tongues

    Jovita A
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of the few things that survive at my home :D

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are easy and can be a beautiful addition to your home.

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    #3

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    Catlady6000
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cut off the top of a fresh pineapple, stick in dirt, Google the rest, and you've got a nice bromeliad

    Johane Moller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have killed 2 of these already.

    Ryukei Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot more for me... though I keep trying :/

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    Weronika Natalia Doliwa
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    have not yet tried to assasinate this one.... let me try and iwill let you know how it goes

    Stannous Flouride
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most Bromeliads are happiest when watered onto the hollow in the center.

    Pauline Bennett
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are really gorgeous The ones I had you watered them in the middle of the plant itself.

    #4

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    batonthemoon Report

    M O'Connell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they will grow as far as you allow them to. My college library had them in hanging pots that dangled almost 20'

    Susan Reid Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are poisonous to animals. I have one that is 44 years old. When hubby had to bring it home from work back in March, he put it in a cage to keep one of our cats from eating it, which is why he took it to work originally.

    MrTree1779
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of those three are actually in the Pothos genus. The plants on the left and top are philodendron. The lighter plant on the right is Epipremnum Aureum. -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epipremnum_aureum

    E B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are really good for making aqua-terrariums, the stems will trail roots into the water and help keep it clean. Plus hard to kill!

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieffenbachia! A great plant!

    Kim Lorton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've grown that, and the philodendron in just water with plant food! No dirt!

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    SilverLining
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i bought one reason these recently! It sits on my window sill. It's doing well and is a really fast grower :)

    Lesley Shore
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would they live in a low light bathroom with the moisure

    Aunt Messy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate those things. They're the butt ugliest plant you can get....and I include aspidistra.

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    #5

    Low-Sunlight-House-Plants

    batonthemoon Report

    Elaine Mattingly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One cup of water each week, bad light and it is in it's glory! Grows fast and beautiful. Does NOT tolerate sun , burns it's leaves. Best growing plant I've ever grown.

    Monty Is Fiennes
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have killed zanzibar gems....that's what they call them here....

    Mme de Poppadom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Word to the wise: although it will tolerate low light, it will grow funnily, stretching out to find more light (etoiliation?). It's hard to explain, but the way these shoot up is pretty amazing and fast: with a time-lapse camera, I bet you could see for yourself. The new shoots grow from soil level to as high as the tips of the older plants. If you are into non-spindly plants, don't leave in dark.

    Jovita A
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dropped it by accident, still alive and thriving...

    Pauline Bennett
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a good plant for such a killer as i am.

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    #6

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    Cassie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, those leaves are not soft. They are more like spines than leaves and you cannot put one of these in a high traffic area without getting stabbed.

    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have killed couple of those and I have fairly green thumbs.

    Voit
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lost a dog to this plant. Nuts and roots are toxic.

    Tambot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've killed this one too.

    SirPatTheCat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch out though, they're sharp and pointy little bastards. Just don't put them in a place you'll brush up against haha

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another poisonous plant, I wish the descriptions had warnings so people don’t just go out and get one coz they look nice.

    Suzanne Haigh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold can kill them, just above freezing levels appear to be enough.

    Kim Lorton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great name for a plant like that! I love the show, Killing Eve!

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    #7

    Low-Sunlight-House-Plants

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    Caroline Huot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one. At one point, I thought I had killed it. It was all dried up and lost all its leaves. But it was reborn! :-o New branches and leaves came out. It lives in my bathroom, it seems to like the humidity.

    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how it tells you "WATER MEEEE!" It scares the bejeebers out of you

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    #8

    Low-Sunlight-House-Plants

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    Mary Peace
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my late Mum could have seen this pic, her name was Doris, she was good with plants, and this would have made her laugh out loud.

    Lubica Acker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've killed so many of these ;(

    Aahzmandus Pervect
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, This plant? I love This plant, and plan on buying many of them for dark, underground house. Seriously? This plant? :)

    Flash Henry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one of those, went from its original teeny tiny pot to a HUGE tree

    Weronika Natalia Doliwa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG - I have killed so may of your brethren.... my deepest condolences

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doris is gorgeous, what is her pedigree?

    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doris is a great name for a plant!

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    #9

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    KatHat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't entirely true; they need more than "zero light"; in fact they need indirect light. Not a TON of it but not "none" either. I'm good with plants and I've had a couple of these die due to lack of light.

    Isle_of_stressed_pilots
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im sure they meant that you don't have to put it anywhere special for it to have enough light. They didn't mean that it will survive if you put it in your closet lol

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    Phi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats disagree on the indestructible part :(

    Lesley Shore
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, mines been dying for 5 years. Right now has 1 green palm and about 5 brown sticks.

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How round so firm so fully packed. Parlor palm gotta remember that!

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    #10

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    batonthemoon Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be careful though coz it is toxic, whilst it is only mildly toxic to humans it is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Please research before buying indoor plants to make sure it is child and pet friendly. Although if you have neither then it doesn’t really matter.

    b l a n c
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have a couple of these in my house (3)

    Romenriel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has them! They grow like crazy.

    #11

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    batonthemoon Report

    KatHat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peace lilies bloom far more often than once! They will bloom and re-bloom if conditions are right.

    Aunt Messy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're also toxic and will kill a cat or dog.

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    Mme de Poppadom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These plants are a bit of a diva and need frequent waterings, more than once per week in summer. Otherwise they droop/plotz in an alarming way, but will perk up after some water.

    Kisses4Katie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a peace lily? Like Meet the Parents?

    Linus Nilsson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trick is to let them dry out, then give them lots of water. I do this about once a year, and so far only failed to bring it to bloom once

    Dana Grunwald
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of them too, it is a really wonderful plant and easy to care.

    Sarai Phillips
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't get if you have cats they are poisonous to them

    Mathieu Brouwers
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impossible to drawn. It grows at the Amazon river and is flooded frequently. So water it a lot whenever the plant shown dehydration. It will flower year round in a light place without direct sunlight.

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    jevais
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful home, so much love and life.

    your_lesbian_friend
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have those same little owl pots! So cute!!

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    Mme de Poppadom
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The size of the pot looks a little large for the height, although it's really the rootball that matters. Hopefully the plant-owner teased out the roots (as though untangling hair) so that they'd be free to spread out in this space.

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    #14

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    batonthemoon Report

    Mary Peace
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the pink leaves - I prefer coloured foliage to flowers really. (Excuse UK spelling)

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    Mme de Poppadom
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grouping plants creates a kind of "moisture canopy" which helps them not dry out (or saves on misting duty).

    Annjeannette Munoz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many plants!!! Continue to take care of them please!! (Ps -Very pretty)

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    Mme de Poppadom
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The soil doesn't look right for succulents: they need something that won't create mud, like a sandy or loam mixture that will help drain water.

    Reginald Joseph
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that why mine died? (the one that survived has gone all "stringy" and a mushroom has grown in the same pot....)

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    KatHat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aloe Vera (second from right) is great. They will keep propagating (growing new plants) from broken leaves or from separating their roots. Indirect light and medium amounts of water.

    Jo PP87
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I apologise for this but you seem to know a little about Aloe Vera and I'm thinking of getting one for outside the house. We don't get extreme weather but the place it would go in is particularly exposed to constant wind. At the moment, we have a lovely assortment of succulents which are doing well, but the wind has killed off *clears throat* several ornamental grasses, an acer, a Begonia, a Cordyline amongst others... Would an Aloe survive or am I just sending it to its doom? Thank you so much for any advice x

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    *sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I already have 3 that are almost dead, and I've got a draining pot, thin soil that helps them drain so they won't rot, and I don't water them too often :( I even tried growing freaking AIR PLANTS and I managed to kill them ToT a few of them rotted, 1 of them dried up, and I think someone threw out the other two >:( This is a picture of what one of my succs look like, idk what it's called though, but it's leaf thingies got really squishy, and then they dry up and fall off... The other one is a small zebra-looking one, but it's doing well. The last 2 are these little things that came with stalks that looked like they were going to flower, but the buds just ended up shriveling up and making these little brown paper-feeling pod things. If you look up "pointy paper gem" on Google, it looks like the ones that are white/grey, blue, and yellow. If anyone recognizes these succulents, please respond to this and let me know what they are so that I can take proper and better care of them. download-4...8d532.jpeg download-43-5f626c978d532.jpeg

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    #18

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    Eagle Girl
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a spider plant. It's Dracena, maybe lemon lime variety.

    K.Kobayashi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect lots of plants are colloquially called "spider plant."

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    ML
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you take a picture of the plant or yourself? Are you your baby?

    Katie Kaboom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a fig tree leaf perhaps?

    Kisses4Katie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it a ficus or am I way off?

    Peachymiss
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think so, ficus has a much broader, full and dark green leaf. Not sure what this is sorry

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    Mary Peace
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you've done well with these, don't be hard on yourself. Sorry I can't give you tips because you're doing better than me!

    Elaine Mattingly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a book about plants and find out what each one likes, root bound, loose soil, big pot, small? Too much water is often the culprit. Your ivy is beautiful!

    *sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ToT I've a rotten thumb... I've killed more than 10 air plants and succulents shrivel in my sight.

    b l a n c
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    succulents always die for me, i find them hard fo keep alive but that's probably because i overwater. most people forget to water i forget that i already watered :/

    catslave6
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have killed almost every plant on this post! Try Miracle Grow MOISTURE CONTROL Potting Soil. I started using that years ago and all my plants now live! Great stuff.

    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ivy needs a bigger pot or it will choke itself. Also it's a sunlight plant. If it's not by a natural light window, hang it outside. Btw~ don't believe the "you can't kill" hype of succulents. Most are sold in the wrong pot with the wrong soil. #1 killer of succulents is overwatering.

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