Anyone got any idea where I could take an 8ft high ficus plant to be lovingly looked after for five weeks while I go abroad? I won't have a flat during this time, so I can't even ask people to come and water it and I don't know anyone with enough space to llok after it...

Any ideas anyone or a plant sitting service?!

Ask the Botanical Gardens?

It may survive outdoors.

There's room in my yard.

granma.

well, i'm new to this whole plant thing, having just got our own flat i have nicely arranged a few pot plants outside.. does this plant have to go inside? does it need a lot of looking after or just watering? and for a plant that high do you think i'd need to ask the landlord? Depending on the level of care you require, i'd give it a go, but you might be better off going with proffessionals!

I'd help you out, but I really don't want to. You see, I'm going through this horrible 'can't be bothered' phase just lately and looking after plants is not high on my agenda, unfortunately.

As I said: I'd dearly love to help out, but just don't possess the drive or desire at the moment.

Tell you what - try me again next year. I might feel more positive.

Incidentally, I got my wife to type this post out for me to save me all the hassle.