Houseplants, or not?

My emigrating friend left me with a few plants, she just left them outside all the time but I think they might be houseplants? Anyone please able to help?


(Should the roots be bulging out above the soil like that? Does it need a bigger pot?)



Also, started weeding my new garden, this thing had grown massively, I wasn't sure if it was a weed or not but pulled it anyway - any ideas?


Thanks!

 

Hi Wormzzz,
Sorry don't know the first two but the last one looks like Lathyrus Latifolius ( everlasting sweet pea), definately not a weed.



Very useful as a climber/rambler flowering all summer. Hopefully you've left some root in.

 

The first is a Bonsai Ficus, possibly microcarpa, which I have. Yes, it's root should be as seen.

The second looks like a trailing Rhipsalis succulent which desperately needs a drink!

I agree with the third being Lathryus, a lovely rambler I had in the UK but don't think it thrives here in the dry heat.

 

Thanks for the replies.

Regarding the bonsai, is it ok to stay in at that pot? Can it live outside?

The trailing Rhipsalis - how can you tell it needs water? Should I be watering it every day? Also, can it live outside?

That rambler was out of control! It seemed to grow twice as fast as everything else.

 

I would repot the Bonsai but make it' root system smaller and putit in a nice flat Bonsai dish. I think your hanging plant looks like R baccifera.

As you are in London I would think both are safe outside in a protected position. Mine were permanently outside in Bucks but have to be shaded here.

These links may help you ...

http://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Repotting1.html

http://rhipsalis.net/care/

 

Looking back, mine is the Gingseng Ficus (who is named Luis after Luis Figo). Yours may be similar ... it is difficult to tell some apart. My Luis is about 20 years old now, which yours could well be too!

 

Thanks Victoria. Didn't know you trim bonsai's roots. So much to learn!