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[INDOOR-GARDENING:82] Re: Bay Laurel tree

 Bay Laurel needs light.  They also need drought.

I've had one for five years in a pot.  I usually go anywhere from 2 to 3 months
between waterings, or if it begins to look dry.  Absolutely maitanence free for
me.

Ros Haywood wrote:

> Hello
>
> Sorry, no tips to give you re the Bay Laurel, as I am in England and tried
> to grow mine indoors, but it grew very sad-looking, lost its leaves one by
> one whatever I did, and finally died a death.
>
> Ros
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennifer Reed <reed@vci.net>
> To: indoor-gardening@prairienet.org <indoor-gardening@prairienet.org>
> Date: 20 January 1999 00:16
> Subject: [INDOOR-GARDENING:41] Bay Laurel tree
>
> >Hi guys,
> >
> >I'm new to the list, and I wanted to introduce myself, briefly.  I am
> >recently back to indoor gardening after a long time.  I'm an avid outdoor
> >gardener, and I was thrilled to be able to meet Roger Swain, from The
> >Victory Garden and Horticulture Magazine, this past weekend.
> >
> >I have a question regarding the bay laurel (Laurus nobilus).  I recently
> >bought one, and I was wondering if anyone has had any success in growing
> >them indoors.  They are not hearty in my climate for outdoors, and must be
> >either brought in in the winter, or grown inside.  I had one that didn't
> >survive, and as they tend to be a bit pricey, I would like some advice
> about
> >how to pot them for the best growth, and light/water requirements.
> >
> >Also, I would like to bring some plants into my bathroom, but I have no
> >windows to provide outside light.  Can someone suggest plants that would do
> >well under those circumstances, or offer lighting suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Jennifer
> > ~^..^~   ()..()
> > <<<-<
> >
> >
> >
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