Happyme_small
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Suggestions for a good, hearty indoor plant that I won't kill?

Every hanging plant I've ever had in my apartment has died. Now I have a new apartment with a big window that faces east--it gets lots of light in the morning, with some shade from a couple Birch trees. Can you recommend a pretty hanging plant that's suitable for indoors? Preferably one that won't need much attention beyond watering.

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  • Skull_pumpkin_small
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    Have you tried a philodendron yet? They can put up with almost anything, they hang, and they're pretty. They'll root nicely in some water if you can get a cutting.

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  • Lisa_july09_small
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    I've managed to kill most of the suggestions from folks before -- however, aloe will survive even the most neglectful (unless dropped) and still plump up with water to provide cooling medicine for a minor burn!

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    Spider plants are a good choice for a tough hanging house plant. I also find that they will give you a clue when they need water--the foliage tends to "gray out" a bit when really dry. Just add water and they green up great!

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  • Alj_small
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    One that will work, that I bought yesterday at Home Depot for $8.97, is a pendulous clone of Elephant Bush, Portulacaria afra.
    It is a succulent; needs little water; the foliage is edible to people;
    it even survives outside in mild Seattle winters.

    I wrote an article about Elephant Bush; here is a link: http://www.arthurleej.com/p-o-m-Dec08.html

    ALJ

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  • Sacri_ordines_by_charism_small
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    Have you tried high-quality Artificial?

    Though...
    Tradescantia Pallida (Wandering Jew) is hard to kill:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradescantia_pallida

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