By Howee74
United Kingdom
Hi, can anyone recommend a trailing houseplant for a shady spot?
- 12 Mar, 2013
Answers
Thanks
12 Mar, 2013
Or Scindapsus
12 Mar, 2013
Philodendron scandens
Ficus pumila
12 Mar, 2013
Agree with Scindapsus, but not with Tradescantia zebrina - I have this and it loses most of its colour in shady situations, though it continues to grow. Another option is Grape Ivy or Mermaid Vine - there's some argument about its Latin name, so it might be sold as Rhoicissus rhomboidea, or Cissus rhombifolia. The Mermaid Vine has more dissected leaves, and its usually listed as Rhoicussus rhomboidea 'Ellen Danica'.
13 Mar, 2013
Used to grow tradescantia zebrina under the benches in the palm house i used to look after in Brighton Bamboo. I have some on my very dark kitchen window sil at the moment and it's thriving !!!
13 Mar, 2013
Great, thanks everyone
14 Mar, 2013
Oh it grows just fine in shady situations, Andy, no question, but its nowhere near as colourful as in a bit of sun, well at least, mine isn't.
14 Mar, 2013
How about Epipremnum aureum, Devil's Ivy? I have one at the back of my home office where it gets very little light and it's starting to take over!
17 Mar, 2013
Tradescantia zebrina
12 Mar, 2013