Jade. Dwarf Jade Too.

Here are some cuttings I've got from neighbor's Jade (Crassula Ovata).  Oh, I did get permission to get those.   I let cuttings dry for few days.  Today I tossed cuttings and the leaves I removed from them into small pots with the same growth media I use for all plants.  I used bamboo skewers to fix the cuttings in vertical position.  I also watered the pots.  Let's see what happens - I will give an update in a couple of months.
Dwarf Jade (Portulacaria afra) sounds even more interesting!  Faster growth while being more robust!  And a common bonsai for beginners!  I ordered myself one.
I think both should look good in the cubicle.  Can they handle low light?  I doubt it.  Before I forgot, here are few links to cubicle plants:  10 Air Purifying Plants For Homes & Offices, How to Grow Your Own Fresh Air.

Plant Stands, More Planters and Plants

Here is what happened on my southern balcony in the last couple of months...  I added three planters and put (almost) all of them on the stands!

Planters

I've got new planters!  Large IKEA HUSON planter, small IKEA HUSON planter, and a large rectangular planter.   Let's have a closer look at every planter...

Another Balcony

My north-facing balcony gets no direct sun.  So here is what I came up with...
Just a simple combination of mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) and southern maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris).  I covered the soil with moss but it gets dry fast - this summer is really hot.  I water it periodically, about once a week - how do I make sure I do not over-water it? I do not let water stand in the saucer for more than few hours.  Oh and I have no idea whether these plants are compatible - they are sold in the same section of a big box store so I presume their light requirements are similar (low).  No idea about water requirements.  I think this is the most esthetically pleasing combination of plants I have.

First Iteration

For my first iteration I decided to focus on water-wise plants, both perennials and annuals.
Here is the arrangement of planters and the furniture on the balcony.  Big planters host vine which I will train on the railing.

Planters

I decided to stick with plastic planters.  Clay planters are too heavy and do not hold moisture nearly as well as plastic.  They do allow plants to breath and water evaporation may cool the plant in summer.  Nevertheless, the thought of hauling clay planter to the 3rd floor (did I mention I have no elevator?)  was for me enough to reject this idea.  I found that Lowes offers the best selection of plastic planters.  I also used Amazon.

Location, Location, Location

Here is where it all will be happening!