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yakkwak · 01-30-2013, 10:31 AM

Green thumb'rs: In N. TX, we've been intermittently teased by warm days. So....I've developed super early SPRING FEVER (poor mum in upstate NY just finished shoveling 6" new snow yesterday

). I want to add some super large plants that aren't too picky (my yorkie Liberty is the only royalty for this house). I remember that my all-time favorite for size and easy care, the split leaf philodendron, is poisonous to pets. So, guess that's out. Liberty never bothers any of small plants that we have now but we should play it safe; dropped leaves may be the only temptation for him. Good behavior has earned him free reign of the home when we are gone so is not supervised 24/7. The ponytail palm is fairly safe - but grows too slowly- very large plants can run $$$. Any suggestions on how to safely create a large jungle look for some patio doors?

MandiesMom · 01-30-2013, 07:42 PM

I have a black thumb. Seriously...I kill cacti. It's nuts lol

It's been a crazy weather season here for sure. The tulip trees all over my area are in full bloom. Beautiful..just strange to see. We are actually getting into the low 30s for the next 3 nights but it was 78 yesterday.

Anyway, I can't garden but I adore those that do because I love being able to look!

yakkwak · 01-30-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

I have a black thumb. Seriously...I kill cacti. It's nuts lol

It's been a crazy weather season here for sure. The tulip trees all over my area are in full bloom. Beautiful..just strange to see. We are actually getting into the low 30s for the next 3 nights but it was 78 yesterday.

Anyway, I can't garden but I adore those that do because I love being able to look!

Haha. I like plants but don't guarantee they last around here.
Crazy weather, right? It's been in the 70's some days here too. Cokd front came in last night, along with a tornado watch. If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes.

My lil friend · 01-30-2013, 09:19 PM

I had (had being the key here) a HUGE alovera. I made my DH move it in for the winter and out for the warmer weather. I was a mobile plant until last summer. I let my DH plant it in the front yard. The first cold snap made it unhappy and I am pretty sure that it is dead. It started about the size of a coffee cup and was 10yrs old. The only other plant that I have is an ivy that Mina cannt reach and a bagonia that lives in my bedroom.

chachi · 01-31-2013, 02:01 AM

Im a zen type of person and I have lots of plants. I have a pony tail palm, pothos plants, lots of bamboo, orchids and other plants I dont know the name of. I have alot because I bring some in for the winter

chachi · 01-31-2013, 02:46 AM

The easiest thing to grow is the bamboo you can put it anywhere even a dark bathroom. They say it doesnt do well in sunny rooms but my bedroom gets aalot of sun because it has skylights and it does well in there everything does

yakkwak · 01-31-2013, 10:46 AM

Bamboo is a great idea. It can grow very large and would be safe for fur-baby. May have to rearrange some to accomodate the low light. Have a couple of large, glazed pots around here that it would look great in. Thanks for the input!

KazzyK810 · 01-31-2013, 11:36 AM

The following plants are non-toxic to both cats and dogs:
1. Blue Echeveria
2. Bamboo
3. Areca or Golden Palm
4. Burro's Tail or Lamb's Tail
5. Christmas Cactus
6. Cliff Brake or Button Fern
7. Hens and Chickens
8. Pearl Plant
9. Pony Tail Palm
10. Spice Orchid

I found this list online. I built on sunroom last summer. I'm interested in starting some plants from seed in there this spring, and would also like some plants in there year round. My problem is the room isn't heated, and as it has 3 exposed exterior walls, it gets very cold in there in winter. I'm wondering which of the 10 plants listed above could best handle cold interior temps.

01-30-2013, 10:31 AM	#1
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	Plants: Want to Zen Green thumb'rs: In N. TX, we've been intermittently teased by warm days. So....I've developed super early SPRING FEVER (poor mum in upstate NY just finished shoveling 6" new snow yesterday ). I want to add some super large plants that aren't too picky (my yorkie Liberty is the only royalty for this house). I remember that my all-time favorite for size and easy care, the split leaf philodendron, is poisonous to pets. So, guess that's out. Liberty never bothers any of small plants that we have now but we should play it safe; dropped leaves may be the only temptation for him. Good behavior has earned him free reign of the home when we are gone so is not supervised 24/7. The ponytail palm is fairly safe - but grows too slowly- very large plants can run $$$. Any suggestions on how to safely create a large jungle look for some patio doors?

01-30-2013, 07:42 PM	#2
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I have a black thumb. Seriously...I kill cacti. It's nuts lol It's been a crazy weather season here for sure. The tulip trees all over my area are in full bloom. Beautiful..just strange to see. We are actually getting into the low 30s for the next 3 nights but it was 78 yesterday. Anyway, I can't garden but I adore those that do because I love being able to look! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

01-31-2013, 02:01 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Im a zen type of person and I have lots of plants. I have a pony tail palm, pothos plants, lots of bamboo, orchids and other plants I dont know the name of. I have alot because I bring some in for the winter __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-31-2013, 02:46 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	The easiest thing to grow is the bamboo you can put it anywhere even a dark bathroom. They say it doesnt do well in sunny rooms but my bedroom gets aalot of sun because it has skylights and it does well in there everything does __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-31-2013, 10:46 AM	#7
yakkwak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 319	Bamboo Bamboo is a great idea. It can grow very large and would be safe for fur-baby. May have to rearrange some to accomodate the low light. Have a couple of large, glazed pots around here that it would look great in. Thanks for the input!

01-30-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I had (had being the key here) a HUGE alovera. I made my DH move it in for the winter and out for the warmer weather. I was a mobile plant until last summer. I let my DH plant it in the front yard. The first cold snap made it unhappy and I am pretty sure that it is dead. It started about the size of a coffee cup and was 10yrs old. The only other plant that I have is an ivy that Mina cannt reach and a bagonia that lives in my bedroom.

01-31-2013, 11:36 AM	#8
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	The following plants are non-toxic to both cats and dogs: 1. Blue Echeveria 2. Bamboo 3. Areca or Golden Palm 4. Burro's Tail or Lamb's Tail 5. Christmas Cactus 6. Cliff Brake or Button Fern 7. Hens and Chickens 8. Pearl Plant 9. Pony Tail Palm 10. Spice Orchid I found this list online. I built on sunroom last summer. I'm interested in starting some plants from seed in there this spring, and would also like some plants in there year round. My problem is the room isn't heated, and as it has 3 exposed exterior walls, it gets very cold in there in winter. I'm wondering which of the 10 plants listed above could best handle cold interior temps. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )