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KrazyInKlamath · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Location: Gyeongsan, South Korea

After moving to a new apartment that actually receives sunlight, I am wanting to purchase a few houseplants. In your experience which plants have the highest success rate here? I am planning on getting a "Mother-in-law's Tongue", but wondering if anyone had any other suggestions.

Zutronius · Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Location: Suncheon

Rosemary is pretty easy to look after.

khyber · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Compunction Junction

get a bunch of herbs.
Basil,
Rosemary
Thyme
etc..

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

For a splash of color, get one of the ones with dark green leaves and one or two brilliant glossy red heart-shaped flowers. Mine blooms all year round.

PeteJB · Joined: 06 Jul 2007

I had a plant, it got attacked by house flies (had swarms of them at one point)... so I gave up.

oni · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: Seoul

Cactus. water twice a month and unless the cat knocks it over it'll last long time!

sistersarah · Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Location: hiding out

peace lillies, rubber plants, pathos...

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

KrazyInKlamath · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Location: Gyeongsan, South Korea

Thanks for all the advice. It will be the first time I try to keep a plant here.

I think "Mother-in-Law's Tongue" is the same as snake plant.

sojourner1 · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:53 am Post subject:

Yes, there is this special ajumma plant store near me where I'm going to get unusual plants I've never seen when I get paid. They have interesting strange plants. I actually seen orchids in this store today like you'd see in SE Asia. I wonder if they can live indoors during the Winter?

Ekolye · Joined: 23 Jul 2004

I would say a Snake plant would be a good choice as your first houseplant. They handle abuse and usually survive in all kinds of lighting. Make sure not to over-water the plant, as its roots will rot.

A simple option, though not technically a houseplant, would be to buy some Bamboo stalks that have sprouted roots in water. These are easy to care for, simply add water when the level is low.

If you have a lot of sun you might want to try an Aloe Vera plant, or any cactus/succulent you find. Once again do not over-water these plants.

Others I would suggest are Spider Plant, Peperomia, Croton, Peace Lily, Ivies, Dracaenea and Rubber Plant. Good luck with your plant purchases. Simply remember most houseplants die from over-watering.

mishko · Joined: 28 Jun 2008

Pop a medium-sized sweet potato into a bowl of water and you'll soon get attractive leaves cascading down the side. Keep the bowl well topped-up in this hot weather. Don't think you can eat the potato later!

bobranger · Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Location: masan

Mint plants are real easy to grow and smell nice. Useful as well. A good insect resistant plant. Another one of my favorites is basil.