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What easy to care for plants can I get for a window box? (lazysoci.al)
submitted 3 days ago by CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al to c/climate@slrpnk.net
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I'm only doing it for the environment and can't commit to any that need any care at all. What would be best?

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[โ€“] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Good tip thanks

[โ€“] Galapagon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Please fact check me, but some quick Google suggests 1kg/yr for a large houseplant vs 8kg for a gallon of gas (remember there's also carbon costs associated with the nursery growing and transporting on their side.

Though, I'd encourage you to also research into health benefits of house plants, as I believe they have more benefits than carbon sequester!