I redid this flower box thats built into the wall of back doorway but having problems?
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KMS Woodworks on Jul 27, 2012I agree it is a lighting issue....most flowers want at least 4-5 hours of good sun.Helpful Reply
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Ann S on Jul 27, 2012Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Ann S on Jul 27, 2012If not flowers something to still plant something in the planter boxes, there 2 of them in this box. My back door way is narrow is don't want something that is gonna hang over. I did think of putting a trellis of sort to the ceiling as an idea!Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Jul 27, 2012Tradscanthia might work(wandering jew) or if you have room or Aspidistra (cast iron plant) some of the Plectranthus may work or NephthytisHelpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jul 28, 2012Look in the houseplant section at the nursery. There are all colors of plants to use so you do not have to have blooming plants....maroon, chartruse, forest green, apple green to ivory colored to pinkish and yellow leaves. Less bother and all these plants need is a little water and an occasional feeding.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jul 28, 2012I think Sansevieria's low light and water requirements would make it a good choice for that spot.Helpful Reply
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Ann S on Jul 28, 2012Thanks everyone, now I get to go shopping again! Yes!Helpful Reply
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Therese Ryan-Haas on Aug 09, 2013Oh gosh there are so many not mentioned so easy to find in box stores. miniature Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) , flamingo flower(Anthurium scherzerianum),Polka Dot orFreckle Face)(Hypoestes phyllostachya), Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) and African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha).Helpful Reply
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Lavachk1 on Aug 14, 2013Anthuriums would work. They do not require a lot of sun. The blooms lasts forever too.Helpful Reply
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Wanda sinnema on Sep 19, 2013everyone has listed lots of choices,,, the ones you have are outdoor plants in just the wrong place--inside..just plant them outside just look for low light house plants that bloom.... I'd also keep that as a cute place to decorate for the seasons..like your outside entry sidewalk,, especially for halloween or Christmasjust for fun..Helpful Reply
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Floy Height on Sep 19, 2013Nothing much likes low light but if you just rotate small plants outside weekly and replace with the ones that have been outside, they should always look good.Helpful Reply
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April E on Sep 27, 2013what about NOT planting it in the planer but rather removing the soil and setting pots in and using moss to hide the fact they are not planted this way you could interchange plants for season holiday and looks even if you want something that takes a little more light you could get a couple of the plants and exchange them weekly 1 in the "planter" 1 in a sunny location. this would also help with making your interior-scape cohesive.Helpful Reply
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Virginia R on Apr 17, 2015Ann S I see this original post was in 2012. Wondering if you ever posted what you ended up doing?Helpful Reply
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