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hambone79
March 27th, 2010, 08:03 PM
I would like to add some plants to my home office (see picture) but I'm not sure what will grow well. I only have one 3'x4' window in my office and fluorescent lighting so I need something that can handle low lighting conditions. Ideally, I would like something that can spread sort of like ivy so that it can grow around my desk.

Phrea
March 27th, 2010, 08:07 PM
[...] I would like something that can spread sort of like ivy so that it can grow around my desk.

That would be so awesome.
Sorry that I have no solution for you, I just wanted to say that it's an awesome idea.

Perfect Storm
March 27th, 2010, 08:08 PM
You might want to check this; http://houseplants.about.com/od/pickingahouseplan1/tp/LowLightPlants.htm
http://www.tropicalinteriorsinc.com/gallery/llp.htm

hambone79
March 27th, 2010, 08:18 PM
I forgot one more requirement...it must be non-toxic since I have a cat and dog that tend to nibble on plants.

Perfect Storm
March 27th, 2010, 08:20 PM
I forgot one more requirement...it must be non-toxic since I have a cat and dog that tend to nibble on plants.

Now you're pushing it :p

Phrea
March 27th, 2010, 08:22 PM
http://houseplants.suite101.com/article.cfm/child_and_pet_safe_houseplants

Also found this: http://ask.metafilter.com/143020/In-the-dark-corner-sits-a-pretty-plant

Seems to meet your requirements.

TheLions
March 27th, 2010, 08:28 PM
A meat eating plant?

oldos2er
March 27th, 2010, 09:43 PM
Pothos, sansevieria, to name two off the top of my head. Grow some wheat or barley grass for your pets to munch.

juancarlospaco
March 27th, 2010, 10:34 PM
Cacto

They grow nice there, and dont need special care, and seems compatible with Wifi too