I live in southern california - sunny and not too much humidity. I
have a spot in the corner of my bedroom which has a large window to
the west and one to the north. I had a dracaena there which was doing
super well until it recently took a dive and dried up for no apparent
reason! Anyway, I'd like to replace it with a very hearty plant (in
other words, less sensitive to changes in climate, watering, etc.) Any
suggestions? I'd like it to be as full as possible and ideally, at
least five feet tall.

Thanks!

JD

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:34:30 -0000, JayDee wrote:

I live in southern california - sunny and not too much humidity. I
have a spot in the corner of my bedroom which has a large window to
the west and one to the north. I had a dracaena there which was doing
super well until it recently took a dive and dried up for no apparent
reason! Anyway, I'd like to replace it with a very hearty plant (in
other words, less sensitive to changes in climate, watering, etc.) Any
suggestions? I'd like it to be as full as possible and ideally, at
least five feet tall.

Thanks!

JD


I had pretty good luck with Benjamin figs, Ficus benjamina, except
they got too big. For some people they seemed to be rather sensitive,
mine would take anything, being dragged to the fair for a garden, left
outdoors for weeks.

Suggestions

--
Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/sub1.html
and
Look up "Tree Planting" http://www.treedictionary.com

Improper Mulching - http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/sub3.html
and
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/ Look up "Mulch"

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"JayDee" wrote in message
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I live in southern california - sunny and not too much humidity. I
have a spot in the corner of my bedroom which has a large window to
the west and one to the north. I had a dracaena there which was doing
super well until it recently took a dive and dried up for no apparent
reason! Anyway, I'd like to replace it with a very hearty plant (in
other words, less sensitive to changes in climate, watering, etc.) Any
suggestions? I'd like it to be as full as possible and ideally, at
least five feet tall.

Thanks!

JD