Lack of space??
 

Would it hurt anything if some of my nanners or palms lived the next year or more inside my house. Would this make them less hardy to cold weather once we bought our own place with some land to plant them? I have pretty much filled up our little balcony with cactus and other nanners. Windmill,Pindo,Sago,Robusta.

Thanks for any help! :goteam:

Re: Lack of space??
 

If they are already in pots, then it would be fine. Many tropical plants make nice house plants because they are adapted to the same conditions year round more or less. Just make sure they get enough light and stay warm.

Re: Lack of space??
 

Gabe

Yes bright light will be no problem with where they will be and they would not be cold. Some have small roots coming out of the pots,really don't want to spend the money right now for new pots. The roots are the only thing,the plants aren't pot bound by size. Would it stress the plant at all if I cut these off? I guess it really wouldn't and more would come back.

Thanks

Re: Lack of space??
 

Just leave the roots as they are unless you absolutely need them off for some reason.

Re: Lack of space??
 

Never really thought about the effect of indoor living on cold hardiness....but I don't know that it would have a huge effect (as the changes outdoor would be gradual). I have always brought mine indoors. I totally am with ya on the lack of space department. There are banana leaves hanging over my bed! They make excellent house plants, though, like Gabe said!

Re: Lack of space??
 

The soil I changed them too keeps kinda wet,so the older leaves on them went yellow on me. So now I know not to water them for sure until they wilt. I have to close off my ceiling vent as they might be getting to much warm air as well. Thanks guys!

Re: Lack of space??
 

Yeah, watering indoors can be a little more problematic than outdoors since it takes longer for it to dry out. Established plants drink enough though, that it isn't a big issue. Just be careful in your methods so they don't stay too moist....and a fan moving some air over the soil is also a good idea.