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.
Here is my attempt to propagate Sansevieria.
Two leaf cuttings (about 3 inches in length) stuck in growth media enclosed in a zip-lock bag to preserve moisture.
Finally here is a plant I own for at least 3 years. After a year of neglect (I do not think I watered it at all!) I replanted it (it was totally root-bound) and cut dried leaves completely. It recovered! I think this is a sago palm Cycas revoluta. I have no idea how it survived outside all this time. My plan is to keep it outside in a corner which gets some morning sun. The undergrowth you can see - these are some seeds sprouting - my 4yo son loves experiments and I just can't say no. What was that? Onion?
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