architectural indoor plant needed for draughty spot

[queen of the cobs]

Dear all,

I have a spot near a window that is in need of something splendid. I was thinking of something like a dwarf pampas or similar (do they exist?!)

The window is about 3 feet by 1.5 feet, by a draughty door.

many thanks,

[Jeanied]

There's only one plant I can think of - Aspidistra!!!
Maybe not quite what you were hoping for - but if you have room for a small jardiniere it could work!

[Snadger]

There's only one plant I can think of - Aspidistra!!!
Maybe not quite what you were hoping for - but if you have room for a small jardiniere it could work!

I agree................bomb proof!

Celosia are like a dwarf annual pampas,but won't like drafts, or dare I say it....a spider plant! eek

[queen of the cobs]

would love an aspidistra, but hubby can't stand them (George Orwell, you have a lot to answer for!)

spider could be good, if i can fix the pot near the top of the window.

maybe I need to wait till it's no longer windy, eh?!

thanks for the advice.

[Jeanied]

Draught excluder???

[nick the grief]

My first thought was Aspidistra as well. How about and artificial one then or flash of genius, Mother in laws tongue - a nice variegated one thrive on neglect as well

[annacruachan]

Since an aspidistra is obviously out of the question, why not try a heptapleurum? I have found mine to be tolerant of draughts to an extent and it grows well with good light. You do have to keep cutting off the top, unless you want it to take over completely, but this produces sideshoots, making it more bushy. Mine is variegated, but the plain ones are lovely too. They will also stand being decorated at Christmas! No needles You can't use lights, of course!

[queen of the cobs]

lots of good suggestions! thanks to you all - think i'll see what I can get hold of.
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