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SaintCrane

So when do you all decide that it’s over for your plant and that you want to either throw it away or give it up to someone else? lol I thought I’d be a “keep em forever” type but not being able to get things right for some of them is actually turning into being a bother. I have an Anthurium who’s hated it here for almost as long as I’ve had it her, a Calathea that was absolutely fine until I fell off schedule, and a baby orchid that I fear isn’t going anywhere anytime soon! Oh and a Māori Haze begonia that is over here playing game with my hear. lol all of them have prime grow light real estate and increasingly less Spark Joy.

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  1. Elizabeth

    Lol

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  2. Amie206

    Literally when there is no more joy! I turned down a free plant form my plant dealer last week because I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by plant chores. 😂. A pothos and she said “but it’s free!” 😂

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  3. GreenStalk🌱

    I hear you! You win some, you loose some, I’ve learned over the years. I still have a very hard time letting go though. I was just trying to get caught up on watering and actually got myself to move pots that literally only had soil left in them😂 If it becomes too much, repot into smaller pots and give it one last try. Otherwise, sadly, might be graveyard time… 😔

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  4. Whit_Y

    When it doesn’t bring me joy its gotta go - I have other plants that I enjoy taking care of and would rather focus on 💚

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    • SaintCrane

      Mmmmmm! That good ole Marie Kondo method.

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  5. Livy

    I needed to ‘hear’ this today. I have a Parlor Palm that looks bad for 7 years now and I can’t fix it. I tried it all. I have been pushing this decision for a long time but it’s time. Thank you!

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    • SaintCrane

      You’re welcome! Mourn the loss but leave the space empty for a while. Let its replacement come find you!

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  6. Dondoo52

    I truly need to let go sooner than I do. I’m always the one watering sticks and hoping for a comeback 😂. Especially with alocasias!

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    • SaintCrane

      Oh see, I want to get an alocasia but not after hearing that! lol

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  7. Rosina

    Either it dies truly and fully or my mother comes over and says “I think it’s time to let that one go”

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    • SaintCrane

      Mothers always know best.

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  8. AudPod

    When I can successfully bring a plant back from the brink it, it’s really rewarding. But if that plant continues to betray me after doing all the right things, it’s three strikes and you’re out.

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    • SaintCrane

      Oooh that’s a good rule. I might have to take that one in. What’s the definition of a successful resurrection for you?

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    • AudPod

      I used to define it just by new growth, but found sometimes a plant will make a little rally then go back to their old ways. That’s usually when I’ll give them another shot because I suspect I did some of the right things but didn’t solve the whole problem. For me to feel confident it’s a true comeback, it needs to reach “thrive” and not just “alive” - I want to see signs of new growth in 4-6 weeks. I’ll give some plants more time when they are starting from an extremely sad state. Then it needs to sustain healthy growth (leaves aren’t misshapen or discolored) and vibrant foliage for 4-6 months before I’ll take it off my watch list. How about you? Do you have a favorite comeback story?

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