In a message dated 9/24/04 7:53:17 AM, writes:
How about a schefflera?* It sounds like it would be a good environment to
grow aerial roots, and it doesn't demand high light.

The last time I tried a dwarf schefflera, it was a disaster. Whatever floats
your boat.
Iris

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If you have a window that faces south , unless you live in the southern hemisphere, you should have most available light possible indoors. I keep some small trees in such a location ad they do fantastic. the combination of light and humdity are perfect for many tropicals. You can even grow orchids in such locations.

stevew
LI NY

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The dwarf Schefelera you refer to I believe is the S.Arbicola? I am trying to develop the roots on a couple that I have. At the moment they are in deep pots so that I can est strong roots for a tree over rock effect. another one outdoors for the summer is doing great I would like to try it in a cascade eventually. It is not a commmon design for shefelera but I think it can be done. I am on a cascade kick and am trying different trees in an effort to make something pleasing.
stevew
LINY

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You can even grow orchids in such locations.

Depends on which orchids. I won't go there, as it takes a megilla. E-mail me
direct for details.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)

You can even grow orchids in such locations.

Depends on which orchids. I won't go there, as it takes a megilla. E-mail me
direct for details.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)

wrote:

In a message dated 9/24/04 7:53:17 AM, writes:
How about a schefflera? It sounds like it would be a good environment to
grow aerial roots, and it doesn't demand high light.

The last time I tried a dwarf schefflera, it was a disaster. Whatever floats
your boat.
Iris


But I wasn't suggesting you try the schefflera, Iris. ;0) I was suggesting that
the person who made the original inquiry try it. Schefflera is easy to grow, has a
high tolerance for low light, and likes humidity. Sounds like a good bathroom
plant to me.
Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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wrote:

In a message dated 9/24/04 7:53:17 AM, writes:
How about a schefflera? It sounds like it would be a good environment to
grow aerial roots, and it doesn't demand high light.

The last time I tried a dwarf schefflera, it was a disaster. Whatever floats
your boat.
Iris


But I wasn't suggesting you try the schefflera, Iris. ;0) I was suggesting that
the person who made the original inquiry try it. Schefflera is easy to grow, has a
high tolerance for low light, and likes humidity. Sounds like a good bathroom
plant to me.
Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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