Okay gang, I did it...yesterday I went to Kroger and purchased 4 plants! Two are ferns which I have hanging proudly on the front porch,a Snake Plant and a Dieffenbachia (Camile I believe; green leaves with greenish-white down the middle) and I want to do it right this time. Although the Dieffenbachia seems to need repotting, I'm determined to wait at least two months to do it so it gets used to it's new enviroment. I've been told anyone can maintain a Snake Plant. What's the difference between the Snake Plant and Mother's-In-Law Tongue Any advice on what else can I do to keep my babies VERY happy

Thanks gardenmom32210. You're right on the money

Thanx Will. Does the same go with the Ferns about letting them get potbound until they almost burst the pot open? I've seen plants like that before but I thought it came from rough handling in the store. Also, the salesclerk told me she'd been watering the furns every other day. When I first set eyes on them a few months ago Feb/Mar, they were on the inside of the store, now they're outside. I also asked her about her watering habits and she said she uses water straight from the spicket...no 24-hour period standing water for ANY of the plants and we are in the same city using the same "public" water system. She said to mist the ferns too. I figured a light spraying from the garden hose is the same. HELP