Please tell me about plants that are hard to kill

[haiiro]

I've got a brown thumb, but lately I've really been wanting some plants to brighten up my new place. To survive my periodic neglect, they're going to need to be hardy little buggers -- other than cacti, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[TracerBullet42]

Try Hostas. There are many varieties and the things survive very well in many conditions.

Try to get your hands on a veriagated variety, they've got cool white veins which contrast with the green of the leaves.

And they are perennials and multiply every year, so in a few years you can split them up and spread them around to new places.

Hostas, that's my recommendation.

 

[DMH]

Dandelions are cheap and easy to find

Hens and chicks are small, tough house plants that don't need much care.

Spider plants have the advantage of making gifts for friends and relatives.

Diffenbachia is a toxic house plant that can survive some abuse.

 

[IronWolf]

I seem to recall aloe vera plants being easy to take care of. One of my college roomates had one while we were in school. I distinctly recall watering that thing with beer left in stray bottles and cans. It seemed to thrive quite well in that environment...

 

[Uzumaki]

Kudzu.

 

[Humanophile]

Shambling mound, assassin vine, tendriclous...

Just don't expect many visitors if you do.

 

[Viking Bastard]

Cactus. Just somekinda cactus.

EDIT: Ah, no cacti. Nevermind.

 

[jaerdaph]

Bamboo or a cactus.

I've personally managed to kill both, but they say these are the most durable.

 

[Andrew D. Gable]

I heard that triffids generally hold up pretty well. Unless you shoot them with razor frisbees. Or dunk them in water.



AHH! DANG YOU TRIFFID! MY EYE!

 

[AuroraGyps]

I seem to recall aloe vera plants being easy to take care of. One of my college roomates had one while we were in school. I distinctly recall watering that thing with beer left in stray bottles and cans. It seemed to thrive quite well in that environment...

Plus, aloe is the best for minor burns.