looking for a hearty plant...

[Spray]

Looking for a plant to tuck in beside my fireplace, possibly a fern. Plant store I was at wasn't the best help. It doesn't get much direct sunlight in this spot.

Any ideas on what could survive and not easily die?
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3908/planti.jpg

[pkguy]

Sansevieria trifasciata

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[Spray]

Looks good, thanks for the suggestion.

Sansevieria trifasciata

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[bonterra]

Spathiphyllum or Peace Lily. Easy to grow, tolerant of lower light levels, doesn't much mind if you forget watering to the point where it wilts, it'll bounce back.

[CaptSmethwick]

Spathiphyllum or Peace Lily. Easy to grow, tolerant of lower light levels, doesn't much mind if you forget watering to the point where it wilts, it'll bounce back.

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Good choice for the spot. Downside is that it's toxic and the OP said that they were looking for something "hearty"... :rolleyes:

[dolphie]

my only piece of advice is don't get a fern - most of them like the humidity (they do awesome in bathrooms), so right next to a fireplace wouldn't be a good home for a fern :)

[bonterra]

+1

Good choice for the spot. Downside is that it's toxic and the OP said that they were looking for something "hearty"... :rolleyes:

Thanks for posting that!!! I had no idea. I have a cat who plays with (possibly eats) the leaves of mine. That's it for that plant.

[CaptSmethwick]

Thanks for posting that!!! I had no idea. I have a cat who plays with (possibly eats) the leaves of mine. That's it for that plant.

I don't know if it's toxic to cats...

[Spray]

Thanks! picked up a giant one from CT for $10, transplanted it...only concern is it was pretty wet so hopefully it'll be okay with that.