Comments on: They call me the Killer {of plants, that is}

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By: LindsB

LindsB — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:26:07 +0000

me too!! Why is it so hard to keep things alive??

By: Victoria @ DesignTies

Victoria @ DesignTies — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:32:55 +0000

Love the comment from Jeff!
I’m a killer of plants too, Karla… but I’m loving the sound of this fiddle-leaf fig!! Emma noted that a south facing room is best though – I wonder how it would fare in a east-facing bright room because I want one too!
Victoria

By: Jeff (aka Hubby)

Jeff (aka Hubby) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:43:35 +0000

The angle I’d take is that as children are more susceptible to the effects of air pollution,it is our obligation, as parents, to ensure the best possible living environment – which may include a fiddleleaf fig. Funny thing, Amanda’s comment on the smell of the fig tree might be the selling point for me as it would suppress the various odors produced by our toddler Worst case scenario. our children will get a life lesson on the concept of death through a sacrificed tree…rather than our fish. Looks like you’re good to make a purchase! ps – yes, the husband reads, and loves, all posts.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:29:33 +0000

LOVE those trees. I have also seen them in many magazine shoots lately and have been looking for a sunny place in my home to put one! Might have to re-decorate just for that reason.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:16:18 +0000

Oh, and I wish my fig tree looked like the one in the photo below our house. That is one happy ficus!

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:15:24 +0000

Hi Karla,
Oh, I hope you win your case. They really are a nice addition to any room. We have one in our bedroom as well. The one thing you definitely need from Martha’s list is a LOT of light – south facing window definitely. Our poor fiddle leaf fig tree in the living room has been through a lot of abuse. While we were away on vacation once our cat decided to pee in the pot. Almost all of the leaves dropped off and some turned very yellow. I have been nursing it back to health for the last two years or so. I finally feel it is almost back to its old self. So if it can survive that, it should be able to survive you!

By: Nancy@marcusdesign

Nancy@marcusdesign — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:23:13 +0000

Wow! Looks like you’ve found yourself the perfect low-maintenance addition to your living room, I hope you get one!! You should let hubby read this post and all the comments to convince him of your sincere love and desire for this fine plant! I understand though, because I kill every plant in my path. It’s so sad but true. I wish to master taking care of orchids one day because they are my absolute favorite!!
Nancy

By: teresa

teresa — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:23:12 +0000

Karla,

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I have to say that my fiddleleaf is SUPER easy to care for (so far). I’ve only had it a month or so, but so far so good. I was so scared I would kill it and, as I’m sure you know, they don’t come cheap so I was even more determined to keep it alive and healthy. I water once a week, and mist once a week. That’s IT! It doesn’t give off any sort of scent what-so-ever. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the perfect houseplant.

I told my husband I bought it to better our air quality. ; )

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:05:53 +0000

I LOVE the look of the Fiddle-Leaf Fig, but I wonder if it would smell. My mom has a different type of fig tree that actually gives figs. She has it outside in the summer, but brings it in for the winter and has to put it in the least used room in the house because it smells like cat pee. The tree itself smells SO bad. Is the fiddle-Leaf Fig related? Does it have the smell problem? I hope not, cause I’d love to get one.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:38:45 +0000

Sorry to say the gene for killing plants probably came from me. My excuse was I was too busy feeding and watering people to remember the plants…but up here on the farm where I have a lot of watering to do I write it on the calendar….plants that thrive in drought conditions are great….I think thats why the tomatoes did so well last year…I was too disorganized to even have a calendar

By: Carpet Goddess

Carpet Goddess — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:21:37 +0000

Hi Karla! I love plants indoors as well, have not really tried on my own place. I remember my mom had one when I was growing up, and it brightened the living room. My tips for taking care of it, maybe set a schedule, and a reminder on your fridge? Plus, in my opinion, plants bring great feng shui to a room, and make the room feel more alive, as well as recycles the air I especially loved the 6th photo with the brown carpet and the doggies – plants just bring life to a room! Thanks for sharing and good luck with your hubby!

By: Karla

Karla — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:38:53 +0000

Lauren, I like the way you think…I’m pretty sure that my owning a houseplant is a critical step in the battle to reduce global warming

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:38:44 +0000

Ooh, love love fiddly fig! As for building your case: house plants clean your air and magically reduce dust? Less mess than real pets? Or, go big or go home with the global warming slant.