Ok #GregGang I need your help
I am looking for plants that would work in my grandmothers basement. We’ve been over at her house helping her because she broke her foot and I have been wanting to do something with her basement for a while now anyways. I need a plant that doesn’t need much sun, water, or attention. It can be very damp down there so would a having a plant that only needs water would be a good idea? I think it could really use some plants. Maybe it could help with the air quality and dampness?
I am looking for plants that would work in my grandmothers basement. We’ve been over at her house helping her because she broke her foot and I have been wanting to do something with her basement for a while now anyways. I need a plant that doesn’t need much sun, water, or attention. It can be very damp down there so would a having a plant that only needs water would be a good idea? I think it could really use some plants. Maybe it could help with the air quality and dampness?
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I think that @SlimvilleTN is spot on! Replace those lights in the fixtures with grow lights! @ZestfullyDwarf has some really cool lights that she uses. They are called Daylight Lights. She gets them off eBay.
Drew is right- snakes are good.
My ZZ and my Syngonium hang out in my bathroom; they only get light when the lights are on.
The pothos would be good and also Aglaonemas and Chinese Evergreens are good lower light plants.
Regardless what you use, I would definitely keep the lights on downstairs if you have plants down there.
Drew is right- snakes are good.
My ZZ and my Syngonium hang out in my bathroom; they only get light when the lights are on.
The pothos would be good and also Aglaonemas and Chinese Evergreens are good lower light plants.
Regardless what you use, I would definitely keep the lights on downstairs if you have plants down there.
Maybe some pothos or some syngoniums….I know they can survive in low light conditions but I’m not sure about basements…..maybe put a grow light or two down there with the plants u choose. I know they have grow lights that r on a timer, so u can set how long…I have some and it has a 3, 6, or 12 hour option on mine. Just a thought.
@SlimvilleTN I was thinking of that but there aren’t any outlets down there and I would be a little worried about putting one down there. Thanks for the advice though!
@sarahsalith Thank you so much for all the help! I was also thinking of putting Solomon Seal down there so there will definitely be a variety!😁
Heartleaf philodendron and some pothos would love sticking to those moist walls 🥰 they will grow smaller leaves and be a bit leggy but they can tolerate pretty low light. As said by others Zz plant, snake plant and cast iron plant would be great for low light too. A few cheap lights will be more than enough for these guys.
I thk snake plants and aglaonemas will do well. Easy and low maintenance too
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