I agree with the previous three posters that Plasticum artificialis is probably the best choice unless you're willing to commit to raising the temperatures, checking the plant for water regularly, or feed. However, I also think it's probably not a complete lost cause, particularly if 54ish is as cold as the house gets. 54 really isn't that bad, and not all houseplants are necessarily tropical. Yucca elephantipes could maybe work if you have a very sunny window and don't expect it to do much; I've kept them for a very long time in a very broad range of conditions, including temperatures colder than you describe, and they managed. Not sure if that would work for a whole year, though: I only asked mine to do it for a season. The light thing is non-negotiable, in any case, and I'm unable to promise that they're non-toxic, though I think they are. Clivia miniata prefers cooler indoor temperatures (maybe not quite that cool, but 54F shouldn't be a problem if that's the coldest it gets), and has a dormancy during the winter where it needs very little water. This is another case where I couldn't promise that they're non-toxic. You would have to remember to water during the summer, though, pretty consistently. Tolmeia menziesii (piggyback plant) is actually native to the Pacific Northwest, and would do fine with the temperatures, though I don't think they're very tolerant of drying out, so you'd have to stay on top of the watering. Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry begonia) could probably be made to work also, but again, they will die back a little if they get too dry. Strawberry begonias are also pretty definitely not toxic. Not sure about piggybacks. I think you can do just about anything to an Asparagus fern and it'll be okay, though they need bright light, they're messy, and the berries, at least (not sure about the foliage), are toxic. Cryptanthus spp. (earth stars) aren't toxic and will accept lower temperatures, though they also don't handle prolonged droughts well. Pelargonium x hortorum (geranium) might work okay in a bright spot, though without fertilizer I wouldn't expect flowers, and irregular watering is at least not a good idea, even if it wouldn't necessarily kill the plant. So I'll dissent from the group insofar as I don't think you're utterly without options, but if you have reason to think you're not going to be able to keep up with watering, or if you don't have good natural light in your home, you're better off with artificial.

Kristy, I have purple spiderwort..has cute lil flowers. Prob gets about 1'-1.5' tall. Multiplies every year, but not invasively fast. Brug bed looks good. I am so jealous your wearing a tee & shorts?!?!?!?!?! Supposed to be 70 here tomorrow, 60 today. But I am way too white to be sportin shorts, lmao. Your post is exactly why I do things alone..my way is the only way for me. Kristy you should know by now, the only way to have things done properly is to do them yourself. When anyone says they want to help me, I always say no. They think I'm mean cuz they cant help, so be it. I gave the kids their own areas last year to garden in and take care of. Plus then if anything is screwed up you dont have to be mad at anyone, cuz ya did it yourself. That's gonna be so pretty when it's all done, I can't wait to see! Daniella

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use plant saucers or thrift store/dollar store plates. For the base I use 4 in or larger pvc pipe cheap and easily cut. pick height and cut away..On one end I cut triangles off each side which makes stakes to push in the ground...not sure if that makes sense...the top part I gently trim so bowl /plate sits it...taller ones you can put rocks a brick or even cement in for stability...can paint, mosaic etc to match plate. Really creative can cut maybe 2 in holes on sides above 1/2 way point, fill pipe with rock or cement 1/2 way ,push into ground..then put in some dirt no higher than the holes..push in ivy or whatever from the side holes and plants will fill out for coverage for the birds before they land and as they are bathing..sorta like a strawberry pot idea. you can also get a solar spotlight with a panel put spotlight in pipe, panel in sun and a glass plate...so pretty all the best