Are there any idiot-proof, hard to kill house plants?

I have the thumb of death for green leafy things. I even killed a cactus once.


The only plant I have had success with is my orchid, which is blooming for the second time this year for some strange reason.


I would like some more plants, a nice big one to stand in a corner and one or two small ones to go here and there.


My flat is quite dark, and it's damp too (nice, eh?) so I have to use a de-humidifier. I don't know if that makes any difference.





Can you suggest anything?

Are there any idiot-proof, hard to kill house plants?
rubber ones!
Reply:Spider plants and Geraniums. They're very hardy - and if I can't kill them, no-one can!





EDIT: I noticed my plants got on a helluva lot better when I put them out on the landing. That way, they weren't getting over-watered ( like me running about and watering them every single day!). I check the soil every couple of days and either water or spray them.
Reply:plastic ones
Reply:Like you I have the knack of killing most things - spider plants a speciality but I have been really lucky with a money plant (in kitchen) and a peace lily which although has not produced flowers this year has grown that big that I will have to spilt and re-plant!





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I know its depressing but keep going, I'm sure you will get something compatiable.





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Reply:Trailing ivy
Reply:yes for certain ur home is damp and cold get a plant that likes cold conditions you were lucky your orchid has bloomed has they are heat lovers
Reply:I recommend "Spider Plants". They are very tough plants. They also propagate after a while.
Reply:I'm the same as you.


Try an "air plant" - I havent managed to kill off mine yet.
Reply:You kind of gave away why you have been killing all your plants by saying how well your orchid is doing. The orchid loves to be thirsty, they will survive with little water and if thats the case it tells me your other plants don't get enough water! House plants are easy as long as you water them, not too much the soil does not want to be soaking, just damp. I cant actually answer your question because i think all house plants are easy to keep, it really is just a case of making sure they dont die of thirst.
Reply:Cactus
Reply:Try spider plants, those grass like ones that produce long slender stems from which tiny white flowers grow. After that, loads of little babies grow where the flowers were, then they produce long slender stems from which....oh you get the idea. These plants like to dangle, and love any kind of situation or conditions. They don't like to dry out either so they'd be ideal for you.
Reply:Well, I know how you feel! I used to kill all my houseplants until I found out that some plants will tell you they need water, just by drooping leaves. There are also some great houseplants that survive in little or very low light conditions. Now, my plants are gorgeous! Though I still can't seem to keep an orchid past the first bloom! Lucky you! Oh... bamboo plants are great too, even if they aren't on the list of the link I'm posting!





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Enjoy! Plants are great to have in the home, since they breath in carbon monoxide and breathe out oxygen! Plants in a bedroom help us sleep better (spider plants are great for this!)
Reply:I've never been able to kill a philodendron. They can survive on neglect and lower light situations. Just remember if you have pets to check with your nursery for a list of plants that are poisonous to pets.
Reply:I don't know. Send them to me ... if I can't kill them they're unkillable.