PlantNewbSTL

10 months ago

So I suppose it’s probably time to say goodbye to Ms. Calathea Medallion. She was part of my first group of plants. I had zero knowledge of plants when I got her. This marks plant death number 3 for me since starting my plant journey in July 2025. This just proves how stubborn Calatheas can be lol cause her sister , Ms. Calathea Pink Star, endured the same painful upbringing from me, but she adapted, endured and persevered lol she still has flashbacks of the never ending (so dramatic, it was 4 hours lol) burning August sunshine singeing her and her sisters leaves till they closed up. And me not knowing any better, just brought them inside cause playtime was over (I was done cleaning up the yard) and went on about my day. The past few months both Calatheas have been in recovery. It’s only survival of the fittest around here. When things get hard you have to be able to handle your own. Clearly the medallion didn’t get the memo cause she was to busy in the mirror telling everyone to look at her leaves dancing in the air. Anywho, Ive known for a while it was time to let medallion go, I just left her there as a testament to the other Calatheas on that shelf that this could be you. Don’t ever think that it couldn’t be you. And I think that works because I’ve had zero issues out of the others. Just new leaves left and right haha. Enjoy the photo montage: the beginning, full of happiness and life The journey outside, soon after asking themselves if they smell something burning, To discovering that 5 minutes was way to long in the tanning bed We end up at the exact moment the connection completes in The Circle Of Life. Alright guys that was fun, is it too early for thanksgiving leftovers? lol