So what other plants do you like?

[Tindomul]

So, what other plant families are you all into?
Forexample, I am a fledgling aroid enthusiast.
Aroids all belong to the family Araceae.
Here are some pics of my little collection.
THis is Pistia stratoites, a water lettuce.



This is an anthurium which I have not been able to bloom yet. Its probably some sort of hybrid.


The big light green plant here is a Syngonium podophylum. This will never bloom on me unless I let it grow wild. Until then it will forever be in its immature state. I like it cuase it grows like a weed, under wet or dry conditions, or even soiles conditions.

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This one is Agloeanema commutatum. It blooms little white-greenish flowers that looks just like anthurium flowers, in the summer time. Then it produces berries that through the year change color from green to vibrant orange, to red. THen I plant them and I get new plantlets!
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THis is an Anubias barterii. Very popular in the aquarium trade. I like it cuase its in Aroid and give those distinctive Aroid blooms:




Here is another Anthurium Hybrid I got, no explanation necessary





These lance shaped leaves are known as Cryptocorynes. I have two species here. Like the Anubias, they are popular among aquarists, but again, I like them cause they are Aroids. I haven't gotten them to bloom yet, but soon





THis is a Philodendron micans, very beautiful leaves. Its called devils vine? But its a slow grower. Don't know If I can ever get it to bloom or not.


Up until last month, I had this one, but I killed it.
Zantedeschia tubers, Calla Lilly??
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I also have this Spathyphyllum sp.
Its a peace lilly. Always in bloom!!
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ANyhow, I have more such as Anthurium clarinerum, Syngonium rayii, Peltandra virginica, Anubias coffeefolia, Anubias frazeri, and Anubias nana.
I was also treated to seeing a possibly new species,
though mistreated it maybe as it has come straight from the jungle.
Dracontium sperlingi
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And I am caring for some Elephant ears sp. the plant where you get Taro root from.

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So what are you favorite plant families, or groups besides orchids?

[ScottMcC]

I like all the classic bulbs...tulips, lilies, daffodils, etc. but sadly I don't have any because I live in an apt. someday...

in the apt, in addition to orchids, I have a christmas cactus (about to bloom for the 3rd straight year), a chenille plant, a pretty ratty fuscia, an anthurium (continuously blooming since I got it), a gigantic noid succulent from ikea, a bunch of bamboo, a little pokey cactus, and some noid ikea tropical house trees.

[Wendy]

I don't grow much in the way of house plants...I kill them. This year alone I managed to kill two spider plants...no I am not kidding. If it's not an orchid i forget to water etc and when i remember it is too late. Actually I did keep both spider plants alive for a year but it was a losing battle. I do have to Clivia miniata that do okat for me...butthey are orchid like so I don't forget to water them...once in awhile. And they even bloom for me every year!!! I also have this tree like thing; no idea what it is, that's been alive for almost two years now.

My Christmas cactus however....well that is on the verge of compost. How I ask you can i kill one of those?

I even confess to killing all the greenery plants I buy for shows. I manage to keep them alive for the show season...then they DIMP.

[Tony]

People grow other plants? What for?

[Milda]

I don't have room for other house plant.....!

[Marty]

Tindo, what's this plant, the one on top of the water ?

[Anglo]

Interesting pics - thanks for posting them.

Here are a few other types of plants I like:

Native trees
Fruit trees
Roses
Cacti
Gingers
Cannas
Medicinal herbs

At least that's what comes to mind right off. We have other assorted things in the landscape also and a few houseplants. Over the years, I've taken an interest in a wide variety of plants.

[orcdfrk]

I'm like Wendy; religious about watering my chids but the other houseplants don't get the same attention. But I do have a huge monstera in the grow room thats tied to the wall for support but even then I forget to water it.

[Tindomul]

OOO! Monstera would do well in my Aroid collection!
Marty, that little floater is a Salvinia natans, or maybe S. molesta. Not sure.

[Gin]

I have a few other type plants .
Christmas Cactus 5 or 6 of them , Orchid Cactus (aka jungle cactus ) 5 or 6 of them , 1 Ginger 2 Begonia , 2 African Violets , 1 related to African Violet plant , 1 Lemon bush , 2 Walking Iris , 1 regular Hoya and 1 rope Hoya , 1 Camelia bush , Quite a few Broms. 2 Anthuriums , 2 Ferns , 1 Bougenvilla *sp* 6 regular sticker cactus 1 Bird of Paradise . 1 swiss cheese Phil. probably forgetting something Gin