• Cross@lemmy.world
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    In my hydroponics setup I grow a variety of salad greens. I’ve been slowly adding plants trying to find the right amount to where I can have a fresh salad every day without throwing away a ton of excess. It’s a neat conversation piece and I enjoy having the option.

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            Whaaat, I have a decently-sized monstera at home and I didn’t know this either! I’m going to see if I can convince it to fruit !

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              I’ve had some for years and didn’t even know they could flower or fruit, kind of sad :(

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                From what I have gathered, they need to experience sustained hot and humid tropical-like weather to be convinced to flower… So it can be tricky!

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            They can only be eaten as the sections ripen and fall off. They may also need prolonged cooking due to calcium oxalate, like taro.

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              What? What parts are you eating? I’ve eaten the fruit, raw, and nobody ever told me it needed cooking

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                1 year ago

                The fruit on mine are high in calcium oxalate, it’s painfull to eat raw.

                EDIT: I have since found that mine may be a Philodendron.

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    1 year ago

    I have a Lamb’s tail, Anredera cordifolia, growing in a fairly low-light spot in my living room. Much of the plant is edible, the flavour is reminiscent of spinach.

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    You can grow microgreens, and other green, leafy vegetables with the right conditions: full-spectrum light, deep enough soil, and keeping the soil moist. Lettuce and cabbage are very easy to grow.