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Posted by ashb (My Page) on

Sat, May 20, 06 at 19:36

I have an office with no windows. Are there any plants that will survive on fluorescent light alone or should I give up and get fake ones?

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Posted by tjsangel z5 OH (My Page) on
Sun, May 21, 06 at 6:51

Hi,

You could try a Philodendron scandens, a very low light plant. A Dracaena marginata might work too, but the color of the leaves could fade. I'm guessing you're talking about houseplants? Many people grow African Violets under lights with success. Most plants need at least a little natural light to thrive. An aglaonema may work too.

Jen

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Posted by ashb (My Page) on
Mon, May 22, 06 at 2:07

Thanks Jen!

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Posted by geoforce z7a SE PA (My Page) on
Mon, May 22, 06 at 15:03

Might try your faithful old Asphidistra. It's not called 'cast iron plant' for nothing.

George

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Posted by allshade z6 MA (My Page) on
Tue, May 23, 06 at 17:29

I have a spider plant and bamboo in my windowless cubicle, and they have been doing great since I purchased them 2 years ago. The spider plant is supposed to be extra good at taking pollutants out of the air, I think.

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Posted by jannie z7 LI NY (My Page) on
Thu, May 25, 06 at 15:26

Pothos and peace lily do well at the office where I used to work. There was no natural light whatsoever, just some not-very-bright ceiling fluorescent lights.

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Posted by
Daniel
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Wed, May 11, 11 at 9:47

Most shadow plants will survive (and may even grow) under fluorescent light. It depends on many hours of light the plant gets each day (for example: are the lights in your office kept on during the night?).
Pothos, Peace lilies and Spider Plants are classic office plants.

Here is a link that might be useful: Good office plants

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