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We have literally not a single plant in our apartment, and I'm sick of it! We need some green! But I have no idea what to start with.

FWIW we're in the far nordics near the arctic circle, so conditions in places like windows vary quite wildly throughout the year, from occasionaly hot and long summer days to cold and very short winter days.

Not really fuzzed about beautiful flowers, just leaves, vines, will keep us happy. Maybe succulents?

Would appreciate any advice :)

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (9 children)

It sounds like you want a pothos! Golden pothos is the most easily available, but it also comes in other fun colors that are a bit rarer (like neon green or white/green variegated). It doesn't need a lot of light or water and grows vigorously.

I'm not a fan of succulents as "beginner" plants, since they require SO much light. It's a lot easier to give a plant more water than more light.

Other plants you might try are snake plant, ZZ plant, spider plant, or a hoya.

Be aware that many houseplants are mildly toxic to pets, so keep them out of reach.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

More pothos love. I have one that is well over 30 years old, and it’s easy to take cuttings to make more plants. I have a schefflera of the same vintage, also easy to take care of. Peace lilies are good air cleaners, and they visibly wilt when they need water. I water my plants once per week.

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