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So that's what they are called! I have been just calling them sucker thing-a-ma-bobs.

Dianna

That is as good a name as any Dianna! Works for me!

Triss, all my "ivy" (either philo, or pothos, etc.) have those things...

I don't know if they are "technically" called aerial roots or not, but they are roots.
I am uploading pics...

Looking forward to seeing them. I will take pics of mine too here in a bit.

Not too sure what kind of ivy this is, but it has them-
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and my pothos(one of many)-
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That first one looks like my heart leafed philo. In taking a closer look at mine, there are a few small roots starting to grow, that is cool!

Are the leaves very small on the heart leaf? I have a philo that has HUGE leaves, for some reason I thought they were all large leaves...

Here is my plant, the one I pulled the vines up into the hanger. And then the leaves against my hand so you can see the size.

That looks JUST like mine! Thanks Triss! LOVE the little blue and grey pots on the shelf...how cute!

Those are my baby AV's, the pots inside the blue are plastic containers.

mel is right - an asparagus fern would do very well in there - I had one in the kids' bathroom for years!!! Til I put it outside one summer and it fried! I did buy 2 small ones this summer - they were being sold as "accent" plants at HD in small pots. I never did get around to using them - will have to pot them up in a hanging pot and put them back in the bathroom - thanks mel!

Triss - the tips of these ferns look like tiny asparagus when they are new sprouts. They can also get red berries if they are happy. Be careful though... they are pretty prickly.

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Yes, Lynne, they are easy to fry out in full, hot sun, they like it to be dappled or partial.

I've fried mine a couple of times moving it outside in the summer, but not enough to kill it, just enough to re-juvenate it!

It's actually the only houseplant that hasn't committed suicide on me! They love the humidity of the bathroom, also misting.

Ok, asparagas fern on the list as well. I need some plants I can mist.

Triss,

Looking good, but you'll have more than a jungle once all those plants start growing and it won't take long in the humidity of the bathroom. I couldn't imagine my spider plant in the same spots as yours, mine was huge.

But have fun and good luck, I love how your bathroom looks. Keep us updated as you go.

Oh I sure will. I will have new pics this week cuz we went out and bought wood and paint today. We decided on a deep rich orange for the paint, burnt sienna, it is bright and so pretty. Got the lattice and shelf pieces and Dan also wanted to put in a cedar picket fence so we got wood for that as well. That wood will not be painted at all, just sanded pieces and I may do a little decorative painting on some of the pieces. Will have to see how that goes. The picket fence is going to go along the wall opposite of the sink and then wrap around the walles next to the toilet and end at the shower. Dan is really into this project now too so hopefully it will move along fast.

We are getting work done today.

The lattice already cut and up against the wall without paint.


The pickets for the fence up against the wall.


Dan working hard.


The lattice in the process of being painted.

Triss:>>> Question is there going to be a small space between the wall and lattice work to weave plant(s) in and out of slats ?? That would look awesome filled in!

Yes, we are going to attach the lattice to the wall with a 2x2 at the top and bottom.

Do you have plans yet for the space above the shower door? Maybe a plastic lattice with vines, or some hanging planters?

No plans for that space yet, in fact I never even though about that. We do have some extra lattice left over that we cut off the big piece. Will have to see what that looks like up there.

That is going to look incredible Triss!! I really love the look of the area!! it will look like a great jungle!!

Thanks Rita! I cannot wait to get it all done. I have the go ahead to get some full sized plants to fill in the area quickly. I do not often buy plants that are already all grown up so it will be fun.

Triss..I had no idea you had a thread about your bathroom....I've been looking so forward to it and it's been here the whole time. Duh!

Looks fantastic! Like I've mentioned to you before...neither of my bathrooms have a windows so I'll have to look into plants that will do well with no sunlight.
I just love yours! What a beautiful place to awaken to for your morning shower! Love it!
Christina

Looking good so far, Triss!
I really like the color too! It will definitely feel like the fall colors in there when you are done.

And I love the picket fence idea -
will definitely give it the outdoorsy feel in there!

A friend of mine here has a skylight in her bathroom too, and grows orchids in there. I know they are pretty expensive, but have you considered that? Maybe as a gift or special occassion?

Thanks you two! It is coming together. Dan got some of the pickets up today but the spacing is off. I am going to play with that tomorrow and then take pics. He does not like the wood he used behind the pickets though and wants to change that later.

As for orchids, they are beautiful plants, but a lot of work as well. I do not think I could keep up with them. I do want to start forcing hyacinth and other bulbs to have a constant supply of flowers in there.