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title: "Got these babies any tips or suggestions for a new plant mom"
description: "Got these babies any tips or suggestions for a new plant mom"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "New plant mom"
published: "2026-05-11T11:09:29.302511Z"
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# Got these babies any tips or suggestions for a new plant mom

_Posted by New plant mom on 2026-05-11_

Got these babies any tips or suggestions for a new plant mom

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## 4 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-05-11

Yeah just bright light , chunky soil and water when dry. I've never had a bird of paradise so i can't help you with that one but I've heard they love sun. Anyway it looks like some fun plants for you to love..

### Khrystyna commented on 2026-05-11

Beautiful plants! 🌱. I agree. Chunky soil is a must. And only water when dry. When you do water. Make sure all the excess water drains out before you put them back in their place by the window. :) They don’t like wet feet. Lol

### Rät Guy commented on 2026-05-12

Definitely agree with the chunky soil. If you want to ever get fertilizer, make sure that its slow release! Fyi, you might go broke if you develop too much of a passion for plants lol

### New plant mom commented on 2026-05-12

Thanks guys! I’ve been using fox Farm with some perlite how that’s chunky enough 😜  
This is still the same pots from the stores I’m looking to repot soon

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