What sorts of plants/flowers can remain in pots for years?

Question

I live in an apartment and would like to buy something beautiful but pot-friendly. Any ideas would be great, thanks!

Answer 1

Pothos (AKA: philodendron, devil's ivy) is a beautiful vine with variegated, heart-shaped leaves.  I have a pothos that has been potted for more than ten years.  It only needs to be watered (soaked) once a week, fertilized lightly (once every three months) and re-potted/divided as necessary (years).  In sunny spots it will grow vigorously, but it grows great in low light.  Mine's been hanging (from a macrame' sling, for heaven's sake), but they grow great up a topiary pole, too.

Answer 2

These three are extremely easy to care for and will last for years in a pot:

Spathiphyllum (peace lily)

http://www.spaths.com/

Sansevieria

(mother-in-law tongue, snake plant) http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week192.sh...

Philodendron http://www.evergrowing.com/tips/philoden...