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title: "I am a brand new plant mom. We recently had to put our last of 5…"
description: "I am a brand new plant mom. We recently had to put our last of 5 kitties down, and I found out I’m allergic to cats and dogs. It was time to get real…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/X3bmoPWG6pKYSMOfAv10fk"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Debra M"
published: "2026-05-26T15:51:16.245247Z"
language: "en"
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# I am a brand new plant mom. We recently had to put our last of 5…

_Posted by Debra M on 2026-05-26_

I am a brand new plant mom. We recently had to put our last of 5 kitties down, and I found out I’m allergic to cats and dogs. It was time to get real houseplants. Here are my starter babies. I’ve already killed off 2 of my herbs. 😢

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## 13 comments

### I love plants commented on 2026-05-26

I love your checkered pots!!!!

#### Debra M replied on 2026-05-26

Thanks! I got them at Walmart. I love them too!

#### Grace replied on 2026-05-26

Same🌿

### Phil commented on 2026-05-26

The plants look great but you do have one anomaly, and that’s the echeveria. It requires very bright light compared to the others. And different care.

#### Debra M replied on 2026-05-26

It will soon be relocated to be under a grow light. Thanks for the heads up!

### Borg Family Plants commented on 2026-05-26

Nice collection, before you know it you will have 300 more. 😀. Have fun!

#### Christina replied on 2026-05-26

⬆️ yup

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-05-26

Enjoy your green thumb adventure!!!

### Kristina commented on 2026-05-26

I cannot keep herbs alive to save my life! Spearmint was the only one to make it through Covid. These are looking great!

#### Debra M replied on 2026-05-26

Thank you!

### Mandrakes\&More commented on 2026-05-27

What beauties!

### New\_Plant\_Parent commented on 2026-05-27

I’m a new plant mom too as of 3 weeks and I have 18 with 26 on the way not including the 10 airplants I’ve ordered. I think I might have a problem

#### Debra M replied on 2026-05-27

Wow! Yeah, i think I’m headed in that direction too.

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