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I'm only doing it for the environment and can't commit to any that need any care at all. What would be best?

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[-] Galapagon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

Honestly, if you're only doing it for the environment, you might be better off not doing it. The carbon created to get the plant/s to you could easily be more than they capture in their lifetime.

[-] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 1 points 5 days ago
[-] Galapagon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

Please fact check me, but some quick Google suggests 1kg/yr for a large houseplant vs 8kg for a gallon of gas (remember there's also carbon costs associated with the nursery growing and transporting on their side.

Though, I'd encourage you to also research into health benefits of house plants, as I believe they have more benefits than carbon sequester!

[-] Gerudo@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago

If you'd still like some virtually unkillable low maintenance plants, any pathos ivy and snake plants are 2 very popular options. The ivy can but propagated very easily to make more and grows quickly..

[-] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 1 points 5 days ago

Nice one thanks

[-] quercus@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 days ago

These communities may be helpful:

!balconygardening@slrpnk.net

!nativeplantgardening@mander.xyz

Look out for seed or plant swaps in your area. Gardeners are usually very willing to share lol. As for specifics, it would depend where you are in the world.

[-] Auk@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

And snapdragons.

[-] Auk@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago
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