hlraphael Posted December 4, 2007 Posted December 4, 2007 What plants are good for an enclosed atrium? It's kind of a dead space right now. Quote
lgg Posted December 4, 2007 Posted December 4, 2007 Is it a sunken atrium? And if so, how deep? That affects how much dirt you'll have.Ficus trees are obvious -- tough as nails, good in indoor light, and period-appropriate. Or at least I think they're appropriate: As a kid in the early '70s, I admired them in malls. Quote
Shin'enKan Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 There's a ficus benjamina in our atrium. I think the tree's location is awkward though. The original owners said the atrium had an exposed dirt floor and was used to hold a lot of plants in containers. To clean up the look, I put in the white marble gravel and a small portion of DH's rock collection. I think the space still needs some work. Quote
hlraphael Posted December 5, 2007 Author Posted December 5, 2007 The atrium was concreted over by the previous owners, so i will have to use potted plants. The ficus sounds like a great option. Maybe a fountain too. Thanks! I like the look of the white rocks in your pictures. It looks better than cracked concrete! Quote
memebag Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 Isn't the obvious plant for a 60's atrium ... weed? Quote
Dan the Man Posted December 5, 2007 Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) Split-leaf Philodendron or Hawaiian Schefflera! Edited December 5, 2007 by Dan the Man Quote
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