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"Black Thumb" #23234 April 22nd, 2004 at 08:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Georgia syl726 OP Member
OP syl726 Member Joined: Dec 2003 Georgia	I thought I had it bad now we have met a lady who visits our Senior Classes quite often and she claims she can't grow a thing! A few of us want to give her a couple or three plants to put in her new apartment. As for me, hey, it's no secret I'm new to it myself Please suggest about three plants that ANYONE can grow. We know about the Mother's-in-law tounge. By the way, what's the true name fot it? Thanks

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Re: "Black Thumb" #23235 April 22nd, 2004 at 08:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Ohio Chrissy Member
Chrissy Member Joined: Apr 2004 Ohio	Hi, the mother-in-laws tongue is called Sansevieria. I would also suggest Hosta & Dracaena...they are pretty carefree & hardy.

Re: "Black Thumb" #23236 April 23rd, 2004 at 02:58 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I recommend a ZZ plant. It can adapt to a very wide range of light, almost never needs repotting or fertilizer and needs water about once per month. The only thing that will kill this plant is too much nurturing.

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