I am looking for some plants ideally edible or other uses, that can grow indoors.

I tried tobacco, pythaya (dragon fruit), aloe. But it doesn’t grow well or I have to wait very long time to have something from it.

So what is your go to indoor “useful” houseplant?

  • Canadian_anarchist@lemmy.caEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Pac Choi (Chinese cabbage)- grows quickly, especially the baby Bok Choi varieties, and it makes great stir fried. From seedling to eating is about 45 days.

    Edit: it needs nutrient rich soil and full sun (from a UV plant light)

  • mookulator@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I heard of this plant called marijuana that’s supposed to be pretty useful ;)

    Seriously though, if you have a sunny window in your kitchen, lots of herbs are pretty nice to have on hand. Basil, oregano, thyme. That kind of thing. Just snip off what you need when you’re cooking!

  • Countess425@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    Lettuce grows so fast and so easy. If you’re looking for indoor herbs/veggies, I’d recommend an aero garden or other hydroponic set up. Everything grows pretty quickly and easily.

  • Mohkia@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    Coffee seems to grow well indoors and it’s also a beautiful plant. If you want blooms and beans though you will want to buy a more mature one. Can take years to reach blooming size.