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Plants gone wild

Posted on 4 Aug ’10 by Nikki Murray

The other day I noticed that my ivy looked as though it were leaning against the wall. I figured it needed to be put in a new pot, since it’s been in the same one since we moved here. Turned out that my plant had buried its little plant tentacles into my wall. Ivy is naughty.

I went to check on this plant and realized it was burrowing into my wall

destruction left when I finally pulled the plant away from the wall

safely trimmed, repotted, and placed at least 1-2 feet away from the wall

the replacement plant for the corner... (yes, I will be repainting)

also planted this (I don't know what it is!)

moved this clipping to a new pot

and planted new clippings in the old pot

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  1. Linda
    5 Aug ’10 Reply

    I don’t know what that plant is either, but I got one when I was in the hospital 3 years ago and it is still going strong….Yours is much greener, enjoyed the pics!

    • Nikki Murray
      5 Aug ’10

      Well, it’s new… Who knows what it will look like in a couple of months. :)

  2. Frannie
    9 Aug ’10 Reply

    I have two of those plants that you don’t know what they are. The little tag reads, “Palm Neanthe Bella.”

    • Nikki Murray
      9 Aug ’10

      It looked like a palm, yay! Thanks, Fran.

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    My name is Nikki Murray and I’m a mother of two who has been buried neck-deep in code since 1998. I presently work as a user experience and interface designer for a health IT company during the daylight hours. When I’m not freelancing during my off hours, I am prowling around with a camera or recklessly maneuvering needles.

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