--- title: "Hello! I’ve been trying to be a plant mom for a very long time! I…" description: "Hello! I’ve been trying to be a plant mom for a very long time! I grew up watching my grandmas home be full of plants and grew up in a home with a mom that has…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/VOwiroVK41u8D4HAvEstsN?language=de" community: "Show your plants" author: "Giselle" published: "2025-06-04T02:52:36.536175Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/b5LXUIXNAL8y5GJU3k1tn8gTaZ9dgEYfpUa11xsN76w/Xce0H457T06saXt7OBomtg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=de) / [Show your plants](https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw.md?language=de) # Hello! I’ve been trying to be a plant mom for a very long time! I… _Gepostet von Giselle am 2025-06-04_ Hello! I’ve been trying to be a plant mom for a very long time! I grew up watching my grandmas home be full of plants and grew up in a home with a mom that has a bunch of plants and I also want to have a home full of plants too! But every time I try they die :( Any tips would be amazing! I have these and got a pearl plant! They are placed in my office that has a super huge window! ![Anhang 1 von 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/b5LXUIXNAL8y5GJU3k1tn8gTaZ9dgEYfpUa11xsN76w/Xce0H457T06saXt7OBomtg.webp?size=large) ![Anhang 2 von 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/b5LXUIXNAL8y5GJU3k1tn8gTaZ9dgEYfpUa11xsN76w/OsEgRwJaQdCnLDhBCTogdA.webp?size=large) ![Anhang 3 von 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/b5LXUIXNAL8y5GJU3k1tn8gTaZ9dgEYfpUa11xsN76w/ZTCYZS_mQ22z2ysBUrHRlQ.webp?size=large) ## 17 Kommentare ### EnokiTada kommentierte am 2025-06-04 Plants die, and everybody kills plants now and then. Those with a lot of plants manage to always have some that are alive. For eg. You could already take a few cuttings from the Pothos and propagate them in a glass jar. Watching new cuttings grow and multiplying your plants is very rewarding. Also, check the roots and soil if you have bought them from a store. #### Giselle antwortete am 2025-06-04 Thank you! I will definitely cut some off and grow them separately!! #### Sherry antwortete am 2025-06-07 EnokiTada, I was doing that with my monstera… now I have almost too many monsteras! #### EnokiTada antwortete am 2025-06-07 ‘Almost’😅 One can never have too many Monsterras ### Dory kommentierte am 2025-06-04 So I grew up gardening and with a solid outdoor knowledge base but when I broke into houseplants it was a whole different ballgame. My best suggestion is to do your research. Learn about each plant you have, how to properly maintain water, what light preferences they have and if they like being root bound or not. Different plants also have different needs and you bought from a box store so previous care (as mentioned above) could have created an unhealthy soil/root environment. Always quarantine any new plants before putting them with your others (in case of disease or pests). Side note… your string of pearls… it’s gorgeous… but make sure it’s in succulent specific potting medium. I can’t remember the ratios but they need part inorganic matter (lots of folks swear by lava rock) ### Dory kommentierte am 2025-06-04 Side note… your Heart of Jesus caladium is stunning😍 #### Giselle antwortete am 2025-06-04 Thank you so much!!! And for your tip!! Definitely will be doing that!! #### Dory antwortete am 2025-06-04 That’s what we do in here! Help each other be better plant parents🥰🤗. It’s my pleasure to help where I can. You got this! ### Adrian kommentierte am 2025-06-04 I can give you some tips on the snake plant and jade plant 😊 For the jade: \- They like being more snug in their pots, and even get a little root-bound. Don’t repot it in any pot more than 1-2 inches in diameter to the width of the plant’s root ball. They need to either be in a terra cotta pot with at least one large drainage hole, or a plastic pot with multiple drainage holes. Avoid glazed ceramic pots for these as they will hold too much moisture that this plant cannot handle. \- Allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings. I wait at least 15-18 days before watering in the spring/summer and at least 20-22 days in the fall/winter before watering. This plant enjoys being bone dry before watering \- DO NOT repot it in Miracle Grow’s Cactus mix. It is not well draining enough for this plant and can easily lead to rot. I recommend Espoma’s Cactus and Succulent mix for any repotting for this plant, but any other cactus mix that’s not Miracle Grow’s will work. \- Do not mist this plant. Placing the plant in a dish/saucer/cup with water for 10-20 minutes then resting it to dry is a great way to water it without getting the leaves wet. \- Jades enjoy full-sun, or at least 6-8 hours of sunlight every day, so place it somewhere bright with consistent sun and it should be happy. \- Best kept at 59-86 degrees in summer, 54-77 degrees in winter. lowest temp survivable is 41 degrees. \- Common problems are yellow (too much/too little sun)/shriveled leaves (underwatered), spindly growth/stretching (to little sun), white spots (excess salts, powdery mildew, or mealybugs), and root rot (overwatering). \- the most common pest for jades is mealy bugs. Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip. Don’t let alcohol touch the soil. \- Use a baking soda and vinegar solution for powdery mildew. Wipe leaves with a wet cloth for excess salts. #### Adrian antwortete am 2025-06-04 For the snake plant: \- Wait at least 18-25 days before watering. Let the soil completely dry out between waterings. This plant thrives on neglect, and you can likely wait 30-60 days before watering it. They need to be bone dry before you water it, so to be on the safe side, ignore it. I set mine to about every 30 days, then check on them on the same day of each month to keep the waiting period the same. \- Avoid watering on the leaves to prevent root/crown rot. Placing the plant in a dish/saucer/cup with water for 10-20 minutes then resting it to dry is a great way to water it without getting the leaves wet. \- Never mist. Never clean leaves. This plant is sensitive to lime in water, so using filtered water might be best. \- Enjoys at least 4-6 hours of sun, but will also do well with 6+ hours of sun. \- Best kept at 64-77 degrees. Lowest temp survivable is 41 degrees. \- Common problems are yellow leaves and root rot from overwatering. \- The most common pest is scale, which can be treated with isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip. Don’t let alcohol touch the soil. \- This plant is toxic to cats/dogs if eaten. \- You can use a wooden skewer to test if the soil is dry enough to water. If the stick comes out clean, it’s safe to water. If the soil sticks to it, wait at least 2 days, then test it again. \- Same rule with repotting as the jade. Don’t use Miracle Grow. It likes a good cactus mix. Same rule with pots. Terra cotta and plastic are great, and avoid self-watering and glazed ceramic pots for this one. #### Adrian antwortete am 2025-06-04 And for some general tips for any beginner \- DO NOT put either of these plants in a self-watering pot, and if they came in one, get them out of it. These two plants in particular NEED TO DRY OUT, and a self-watering pot will kill them. \- Use a wooden/bamboo/barbecue skewer to test if the soil is dry enough to water. Stick it all the way down to the bottom of the soil in the pot, then pull it out. If the soil sticks to the skewer, wait at least two days, then test again. If the skewer comes out completely clean and dry, it should be safe to water. It’s a very simple way to prevent overwatering your plants. \- They all need to be in pots with drainage holes. If you have pots that don’t have drainage holes, repot them into something that has drainage holes, and use the pots without them as “cover pots”, or pots that are larger than the real pots their in for a decorative purpose. \- Please try to avoid using Miracle Grow’s soil if you can. I swear by Espoma’s Organic soil mixes, they cost around the same and even less than Miracle Grow in a lot of places, and they have a ton of pre-made mixed for a lot of different types of plants. They are a great brand for beginners and pros, and there’s plenty of other brands that others swear by that you’ll come across on this app, like Fox Farm, but Espoma is my go-to, and all my local nurseries sell it and swear by it. \- Misting is not gonna increase the humidity if a plant needs more humidity. Do not listen to the app about misting. There’s plenty of other ways to increase humidity, but misting and pebble trays really aren’t gonna do anything for your plants. \- There is a fairly common glitch I’ve seen on this app regarding the watering schedules where it recommends watering the plants much earlier than it should be, and that can quickly lead to overwatering and eventually root rot. Using the skewers to test before listening to the app, and using the app as a guideline to check the soil before watering it, not watering it, is key. I’ve been reporting this glitch for months and I really hope they fix it, but in the meantime, my best solution for it is going into each plant’s individual settings (where you can see what type of soil it is, how tall it is, etc.) and changing it to a “custom watering schedule”. Use the skewers to gauge how long it usually takes for each plant to dry out, and change it to that. You can always snooze or change it if it’s too soon the next time you water. \- Generally, plants might need to be watered a little more often in the spring and summer, and some plants need less water or enter a form of dormancy in the winter, so don’t be scared to water less in the colder months. #### Adrian antwortete am 2025-06-04 \- quarantine any new plants from your current plant collection when you bring a new one home. Designate a spot for them where they can sit for a month and still get some sun, but quarantining them is important in case they have any pests or fungal infections that can spread to your other plants. I set a little reminder in my calendar when the 30-day quarantine is over, give them one last inspection for any pests or signs of fungal issues, THEN move them to mingle with the rest of my plants. This is especially important if you’re getting your plants from a box store rather than a nursery, where they are not checking for pests or issues for your plant. \- I love recusing plants from box stores, but the emphasis is on rescue. Lowe’s especially doesn’t know how to take care of plants, and they really don’t train people on being able to. Be prepared to inspect anything you get from a box store like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, or a grocery store for pests, signs of distress or poor health, and fungal infections. Lots of plants aren’t potted in the right soil, might come with pests, are overwatered or completely neglected, aren’t getting enough light where they are in the store, etc. so it’s important to also inspect any potential purchases for signs of any issues before buying anything. \- on the other hand, the clearance section of Lowe’s and Home Depot is sometimes a treasure trove if you’re willing to go through a rehab project or two, especially with their mixed succulent arrangements. If you look them over enough to find one with a fair amount of still healthy plants, you can get 10-12 plants from one pot for under $15 from the clearance section of their gardening centers. \- do not throw out any nursery pots or pots that they grow out of. Wash them out, dry them, then save them for later. It is so much easier to save them for the next pot you need in that size than to constantly go hunting for pots in very specific sizes every time you need to repot a plant. #### Giselle antwortete am 2025-06-04 WOOOW WOOW WOOW ! Thank you so much this was so much good information!! Here 💐 🪴! You deserve a bouquet of flowers and an online plant from me lol! #### Adrian antwortete am 2025-06-04 No problem 😉👍 and welcome to Planta! As you can see, there’s plenty of folks that are happy to help anyone new to the hobby. Good luck with all your new plants 🌱 ### Liz kommentierte am 2025-06-04 Sticking to lower maintenance plants will help. Pothos, syngonium, snake plants, and monsteras are some very easy examples ### Sherry kommentierte am 2025-06-07 A beautiful start! The pearls will be a challenge, at least they are to me! Good luck! ### Sherry kommentierte am 2025-06-07 I had one snake plant, then, through simply cutting a leaf off and poking it into soil, I have 4 lovely snakes! --- _Die Planta-Community (https://getplanta.com). Lesen ist für alle offen. Um Beiträge zu erstellen, zu kommentieren und zu liken, hol dir die Planta App: https://getplanta.com/download_