ScouseFox Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Ok my new flat is pretty bare. Loads of beige and white. Sorta like a kid who doesn't give a shit lives there and isn't planning on staying long. Got the standard posters and a few photo frames in my bedroom and stuff but wanna smash a nice, funky looking plant in the living room. Cheap, doesn't wanna be looked after like an actual live creature and looks sexy. Was thinking of a cool cactus but hello there is about 9 thousand types of cacti. Anyone any tips or ideas.
Alf Bentley Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Cress Yep, I've lived in one or two places where it grew on the walls.
Strokes Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Yep, I've lived in one or two places where it grew on the walls. At least you would never go hungry, heating or eating wouldn't be such a difficult choice.
Danizen Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 My old flatmate had a massive cactus that he put in the living room. I fell over after a night out and I knocked it over. It landed on my face and chest and I screamed. It was ****ing agony. The next morning, I'm still feeling tender I pick up the shirt I was wearing and get 1000 of the needle things in my hand (yes I am a bit stupid). Don't get a cactus.
Unabomber Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Plants are pretty gay just get like a coffee table or something.
Strokes Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 My old flatmate had a massive cactus that he put in the living room. I fell over after a night out and I knocked it over. It landed on my face and chest and I screamed. It was ****ing agony. The next morning, I'm still feeling tender I pick up the shirt I was wearing and get 1000 of the needle things in my hand (yes I am a bit stupid). Don't get a cactus. I bet you felt like a right prìck.
ScouseFox Posted 28 October 2015 Author Posted 28 October 2015 What about a fish tank i looked into this but a plant or a selection of pretty cool plants is a lot cheaper and easier to maintain. still an option though. do you have fish? Plants are pretty gay just get like a coffee table or something. youre gay
Unabomber Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 i looked into this but a plant or a selection of pretty cool plants is a lot cheaper and easier to maintain. still an option though. do you have fish? youre gay Swear down I ain't
Bellend Sebastian Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Are you near an Ikea? Loads of cheap easy houseplants there. Fish tanks are great but not that cheap to do properly and take a bit of looking after
ScouseFox Posted 28 October 2015 Author Posted 28 October 2015 Are you near an Ikea? Loads of cheap easy houseplants there. Fish tanks are great but not that cheap to do properly and take a bit of looking after yeah like half an hour away. b an q is closer? i'll check out ikeas website if i can understand any of what their items are called.
whoareyaaa Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 My old flatmate had a massive cactus that he put in the living room. I fell over after a night out and I knocked it over. It landed on my face and chest and I screamed. It was ****ing agony. The next morning, I'm still feeling tender I pick up the shirt I was wearing and get 1000 of the needle things in my hand (yes I am a bit stupid). Don't get a cactus. I agree!
ScouseFox Posted 28 October 2015 Author Posted 28 October 2015 My old flatmate had a massive cactus that he put in the living room. I fell over after a night out and I knocked it over. It landed on my face and chest and I screamed. It was ****ing agony. The next morning, I'm still feeling tender I pick up the shirt I was wearing and get 1000 of the needle things in my hand (yes I am a bit stupid). Don't get a cactus. all this story has done has made me want a cactus even more. do venus fly traps eat anything or just flies?
Strokes Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 all this story has done has made me want a cactus even more. do venus fly traps eat anything or just flies?Flies and raisins.
ScouseFox Posted 28 October 2015 Author Posted 28 October 2015 smashing. getting one of them. if i put my finger in one would it hurt and would i be able to get it out?
Danizen Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 all this story has done has made me want a cactus even more. do venus fly traps eat anything or just flies? Don't even think about it!
Jaspa Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Get a standard spider or yukka plant, they clean the air and no hassle. Only probs if you have a cat cause they eat and sit on them Fish tanks are pointless to me, theres no fun in having trapped, near inanimate creatures swim around a box all day that buzzes and costs to run. Just get a snow globe or lava lamp tbh tho
pSinatra Posted 28 October 2015 Posted 28 October 2015 Most indoor plants need a lot of bright light but not direct sunlight. A bright room or window sill. That's not always easy when in a flat, if it's pointing in the wrong direction. Without decent light, most plants will struggle. You may be able to keep them alive but they won't grow & be healthy. Some plants I can think of that are reasonably easy to care for & widely available. Devils ivy, weeping fig, schefflera, rubber tree plant, areca palm, Mother-in-laws tongue. I don't like them but a Peace Lily is useful to have if you're not sure when to water plants. They will quickly start sagging when needing water but soon recover. A good indicator of when to water your plants. They need feeding occasionally, repotting occasionally, leaves misting/cleaned. House plants can be a complete pain in the arse & if they're not looked after they can look worse than not having any plants at all.
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