Will this plant survive in an apartment in New York city? Apartment has floor to ceiling windows to the North, I have heating but use it sparingly
634298
Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance.
634299
Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance. Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will... » Read More Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance. « Show Less
634300
I live in the Pocono Mnts. of Pa. I have one of these and she is kicking butt. She is just now getting to her right height. I do however have a home that is all glass in the front and is south facing, but it's only 65 in the house at night. I would say get this if you have a window that get's sun all day.
634301
Keep it where sunshine hits it, inside or out it does well in cool weather outside, but I place it in my patio window. I spray the leaves and it flourishes for me. Spray when outdoors is too cold. Willa
634302
It should do fine. However, as you'll only get a little sun during the summer months, it would be a good idea to get some augment light, such as a small LED grow light. I keep mine indoors all the time -- it's not going to get too big -- and I have augmented light. Just don't let the temperatures get below 60 degrees as it is tropical.
634303
Should do just fine in nyc. Mine is doing very well with filtered light and never gets direct sunlight. The temperature stays around 70 inside.dont see any problems for you
574194
I would definitely move the plants indoors before frost. They will not survive the winter or a hard freeze.
1225084
this is a tropical plant and is very particular about its environment, as i live in New York i will not be putting it out side, that said i am sure if a bee where to go inside, it would would run the risk of getting stuck.
294493
Sorry, but I do not know. I am near Albany, NY, where we have cold winters. I bought my plant in late Summer and it grew tremendously. However, we brought it in the house for the first winter to give it a chance to develop a little more before we try leaving it out all year. Once we plant it outside, we plan to plant it near the house on the south facing side to give it the best chance of survival.
898739
I have one (its about 3 months old now) and I live just South of Seattle. Currently, it is in my windowsill and doing just fine and I have heard that you can plant them outside as well as they are very hardy! So, a definite yes to indoor growing and a tentative yes if you want to put it outside. :)
1450375
Unsure. It would probably last for a few seasons but eventually it would deteriorate if left unprotected. i have mine in the house with several plants on it and am very happy with it under these circumstances.
1889855
I am using my collection for an indoor garden. But I think that any extreme tempatures would be harmful to a succulent plant.
649193
I bring mine to a heated(during cold spells) screen porch . It will do fine inside provided you mist it and give it humidity. It really does best outside. DO an internet search for the plant regarding its care. I would search Nepenthes. It does not go dormant. Living in Florida does give one an advantage.
364449
I have a Chaya plant but the weather where I live is hot. San Diego is a cold place so I don't know how well it would grow there.
1010184
It will depend on the number of plants you have and how tall they are. The more leaves, the more transpiration. The surrounding humidity will also have an impact. It will need more water if it is on a windowsill over a radiator. I have mine a balcony filled with herb plants. It goes at least a week between waterings in the worst of the summer heat.
1161978
I brought mine in and left it in the pot and put it in a room which is cool by a window and it is doing great. During the summer I could only get three leaves at the most and since it has been inside, I now have 7 and it is beautiful. I debated about cutting the leaves off before bringing it in and keeping just the bulb for next summer but I'm sure glad I didn't because it has flourished and will be ready to hit the deck in the Spring.
1948995
I'm in CA too. I have mine in a pot that I move to a warmer area when it gets below 35 at night. I forgot to move it one night a few weeks ago when it hit 30 degrees and I've been struggling to keep it alive ever since. If it survives, I will put it inside under a grow light next Winter. Not sure what the plan is when/if it gets bigger.
1184567
Very cold weather will probably will hurt it. Mine was planted in the San Francisco Bay area and on the coast where in never gets very cold.
374045
Our house is usually between 65 - 80 degrees fahrenheit. plant seems to like those temps.
1705786
I would think so, but my plant didn't survive the shipping. Remember though, that this is a tree. It is a small tree, growing 4-6 m (13-20 feet) tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm (16 in) diameter, but most homes don't have 20 foot tall ceilings. ;-)
1730429
If you bring it inside as a potted plant and make sure it gets a sunny window(one that doesn't have protective film on it). I would also mist the leaves when watering,as indoor heating can dehydrate the leaves.
1716901
Yes but be mindful of the size.. I live in boston,outside during may to june..inside during the winter months..keep by a window.. My plant is 7 ft tall now.. Good luck