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Croton: a large plant grown for its foliage. Thick stems branch out into large, colorful leaves. Many varieties have multiple showy colors. Croton prefers warmer, humid areas, such as south-facing windows.
Amaryllis: bulbs usually forced indoors and over-wintered in a cold area to promote next year's flowering. Amaryllis bulbs will send up tall flower stalks with 6-8 blooms per stalk and are available in a wide choice of colors.
Sanservieria: also known as "spike plant" or "mother-in-law's tongue", this is a very easy care plant. Tall, broad foliage spikes shoot upwards, and flower on thin stems in spring if provided enough water. The spikes are often shot through with white and the edges are tinged yellow. Allow the plant to dry out between waterings for best results.
Small Cacti: bowls of cacti mixtures as well as Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving Cactus are perfect for busy offices. The mixed variety bowls makes lovely boardroom centerpieces without the cost of fresh flowers. They will tolerate extreme neglect, and produce colorful, unusual flowers. Christmas Cactus most often flowers red or dark pink.
For offices with artificial lighting conditions, these plants can add color and life to the work space.
Peace Lily: leafy foliage and pale white flowers make the Peace Lily an excellent office plant. Provide plenty of water to promote blooms. Peace Lilies are often grown in clear glass vases with a Betta fish feeding on the roots below.
African Violets: small dark purple or lavender flowers cover the dark green leaves year round. The leaves appear covered in white fuzz, a contrast to the leaf color. Fertilize with food designed for African Violets, and keep soil moist but not soggy.
Caladium: a native of the tropics, also called "elephant ears", Caladiums can be successfully grown indoors. Large, rounded leaves provide a colorful show in shades from white to dark pink and red. Most leaves have light centers and darker, thickly veined edges. Mist the plant often to provide humid conditions.
Ivy: hedera helix is a popular variety suited to office conditions. The dark and sometimes variegated leaves grow on thin vines. Provide support for the plant to climb and water sparingly. Ivy can tolerate dark corners as well as brighter areas.
Spider Plant: interesting, spiky light green foliage is the hallmark of this plant. Spider plant is beautiful in a hanging basket and tolerant of mild neglect. Stems will cascade down over the pot's edges with new stems branching from the old ones. Spider plant requires minimal light.
All indoors plants will require careful watering. Most soils should be kept moist but not damp or soggy. Any water collected in a saucer below the pot should be removed immediately.
Just one word of advice if having lilies and fish together - Some people think that Bettas can live off of the roots of the peace lily, which is completely untrue, they starve to death. Make sure that you are feeding your Betta food specifically for Bettas. Frozen blood worms are a great option combined with Betta food, they love them and provide the protein they need. Also, be sure to use purified water and not distilled water. Just incase you were thinking about getting a fish and peace lily! :)
Yep, I'm fish-competent!
I'm actually thinking of GIVING a Betta in a vase with a Peace Lily.
There's a church that lets me use their restroom when I'm gardening over by there and they have a lovely skylight over the front desk. Thought I'd give them a "thank you" because not too many places just let a stranger use their restrooms!
I'll take them some food and maybe some blood worms, too!
Oh no i wasnt saying you werent fish-competent, but you will suprised how many people kill their fish, thinking they feed on the roots of the plant!
Thats sounds like a really really nice idea, its a great gesture and im sure they will love it. Very thoughtful :)
