Hello abode lovers and happy FRIDAY! I thought this week would never end, but here it is, in all it's glory. Good 'ole Friday.
As I mentioned a few days ago, I haven't been sharing as many photos of updates around the abode as I would like-- but I am doing my best to start taking photos to share with all of you! Today I want to share the new plant life that's actually living in the abode. I have mostly just killed every plant that ended up in my care, but I am trying REALLY hard to turn over a new leaf. New leaf... get it? You can see how far I've come based off of this blog post from February 2011. I posted online (for all of the interwebs to see) that I went outside, picked weeds out of my own yard, placed them in my new lady vase, took photos, and then posted them on abodelove.com thinking I had really created a sweet vignette. Wow.
One of my readers let me know that the yellow "flowers" I picked from my yard were actually a weed that I needed to take care of before they took over. Can you imagine how I felt reading that little nugget of information?!? What an idiot I can be...
I mean, not that I've come that far since then, but I have managed to keep this beauty alive since valentines day. Mister Hubbs thought (very sweetly and optimistically) that I would be able to keep this orchid alive for a bit.... Well, surprise, surprise, I've not only kept it alive, it's FLOURISHED with my love and care. It's the closest thing to a love fern that I've got, and I'll be damned if it dies...
I then went out on a limb (limb... get it?) and purchased a large leafed little guy last week to add a bit more plant life to the abode. I love him. I have no idea what he is, but I know that I like him.
Aren't they sweet together?
The orchid came in a little plastic cup-- so I went out and purchased this Aged Herb Pot from Anthropologie that was only $8-- NOT ON SALE! Amazing right?! Who knew anything in that heaven store was under $10!?! When I went to check out, the lady at the front asked what I was planting inside the pot and I told her about my orchid. Well, if you can even believe this, she grew orchids as a hobby. I decided to ask her the best way NOT to kill it. She told be to place 2-3 ice cubes in the pot every other day and place it near the sun. Apparently, people often over water these pretty little guys and kill them. Too much love I guess. Anyway, the ice cubes allow just the right amount of water to be absorbed in the soil. Cool huh?
I love the yellow tone of my sweet little pot above, but I have my eye on her handsome big brother, Ivory Epoch Pot.... He's a looker. I think I would love for him to hold a big 'ole succulent just like the photo below. He's $16, but well worth it in my opinion!
Anyone have any idea for great indoor plants that I could try planting in this pretty pot? Preferably something that doesn't HAVE to sit by a window to stay alive? I would love to hear what all of you have had luck with! I hope all of you abode lovers have an amazing Friday!
I have the same planter from Anthropologie. I couldn't believe the price when I picked it up! So I bought 2! I also used it to plant an orchid ... but things didn't go as well as they did for you, haha. I actually posted about it here http://house185.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/betwixt-part-deux/
ReplyDeleteI purchased another orchid a few weeks ago, but this time placed it where it gets a bit more sun. So far so good!
Congratulations on your new found green thumb!
Oh my goodness. I kill everything too...and I've been trying to collect and keep only plants that can tolerate a little less attention. succulents are great and simple, but lack in color. I too, have been searching for great indoor plants. here's hoping we find the right ones ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I found your pup planter's sister! Check her out: http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-new-puppy.html. It looks like they could be twins! I'm jealous of your green thumb. I killed a bamboo stalk a few weeks ago, and they're suppose to be impossible to kill. Can't wait to see what you end up using!
ReplyDeleteThere are tons of plants that don't have to be in the sun: pothos is a PROLIFIC grower, it is HARD to kill it. Spathyllium is a great indoor plant that will produce beautiful, lily looking flowers. The bif leafed plant you have is a rubber plant. It will get BIG like an indoor tree if you repot it in a bigger container every few years. I am a floral designer and LOVE to garden so if you have any questions, just e-mail me. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteI've had really good luck with bromeliads. I only water mine once a week (from the top) and it doesn't have to sit near a window. They also come in pretty bright colors!
ReplyDeleteI, too, have had great luck with bromeliads. They come in many different varieties, each one more beautiful than the next. Most of them produce just one, huge, extravagant flower, which lasts for several months. When it dies, the plant will eventually die also. First, however, it will produce two or three pups. If you push the leaves aside and look at the base of the plant, you will see them. You can either separate the pups and discard the mother, or keep them together. I find the pups grow better with the mother. I buy mine at Home Depot, where they seem to have the best prices. With most of them, you simply direct the water into a sort of "cup" in the middle, out of which the flower grows. They like to be wet, so I never let the cup dry out. I have never been able to grow anything, not even an orchid, and my bromeliads are thriving.
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