Is "fresh air" a requirement for this tree? Can it survive in a bright, sunny spot in an office building?
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Just got mine today. It says it needs 3-4 hours of direct sunlight but in a cool area if possible. Other hours of diffused sunlight on top of the direct sunlight will be even better. Temps of 55-80F are okay. Fresh air is best but not a requirement. Hope this helps!
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I had mine in my office and it died. Not sure if it was opperator error or if it was the environment
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Hello live in Louisiana which is a wet climate although not at all like the NW. No problem so far and have one of mine on a tree about 10ft up and provides good light down on my shop lock. Also the tree is full and thought it might be too shady for the solar panel on the light but it lights up every night.
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My pitcher plant has grown and thrived and I just have it next to a sunny window. I haven't used a terrarium or any humidifiers. I live in Northern Cal and we have the airconditioner on at about 78 degrees and the pitcher plant does not seem to mind it. It does get very warm next to the sunny window. If the temperature in your office does not fluctuate too much and there is a nice sunny window you can put it next to it and it would probably do well.
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They would survive indoors if they had exposure to plenty of sun or light. In or near a window that gets plenty of sun. Don't over water because they are a cactus and too much will create root rot.
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I think it's supposed to have lots of sunlight in the mornings at least. But it sits on my desk in a cubicle under fluorescent lights all week and is been fine for three weeks. You might want to do some research.
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Hi...I live in 7B so I have to bring it in in the winter to avoid the cold. (it has actually done better inside than outside, producing almost constant blooms.) it seems to do best in Bright sun. As it is in a large pot, mine has reached about 4 ft high by 3 feet wide. A word of caution...the flowers tend to stick to things as they drop.
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I live in a large loft with alot of living space. We have a sliding steel door that is the only thing separating us from the elements outside. I've opted to run this inside and so far so good. I'd say as long as you have a lot of ventilation you will be just fine. Also, the wick should be cut enough to not give off any toxic soot - so keep it short.
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I would assume you could grow it indoors but there would come a time that it would have to be transplanted to a large green house that would be temperature controlled as this tree will get up to 25 feet high.
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My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is waning that there will be a comeback. The Winter in Minnesota was not a factor. My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is... » Read More My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is waning that there will be a comeback. The Winter in Minnesota was not a factor. « Show Less
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Under the right conditions yes, but I'm under the impression that you would need o bonsai the tree so it doesn't grow to full size after maturity
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Keep it where sunshine hits it, inside or out it does well in cool weather outside, but I place it in my patio window. I spray the leaves and it flourishes for me. Spray when outdoors is too cold. Willa
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Yes but this is the second tree I have had & I keep in my office, but you have to keep up with it every day or every other day or it will die this is my second one and it has died already
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This plant is so resilient that it can grow anywhere. Once it takes hold it can go dry for a while - doesn't have to be wet all the time. It does better in sun. Beware - it spreads very, very fast. I have mine in a container.
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Based on the description of the plant, it seem it can last without water for a couple weeks, but I'm not sure if it needs to be exposed to daylight.
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I am sire it has as this is an outfoor tree. Mine is outside now in cool temps.
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Yes, it is but I take a Q-tip and pass pollen between all the flowers on the one tree. I now have 5 fruit and they look very healthy. My tree is about 7' tall and it took a year for it to fruit. I keep it inside during the winter but move it outside during the day. I live in PHX. It needs lots of sun, water and warmth. Make sure soil is not soggy - it will rot.
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I renew it in a room that does not have a moisture problem....... if necessary, I suppose you could do it outside in a sheltered area.