Where to put plants??
So my house is situated in a way that has very little natural sunlight, I have utilized basically every window possible and I STILL am lacking adequate room for some plants I have. I have put them on the ground next to a window, in the windowsill, everywhere that can achieve sunlight without putting them outside because they would definitely die in one day. So, how can I keep my plants in the light and get new plants even if I have no window space? I think some of my plants are suffering because of the lack of sunlight, but putting them outside is not an option because they cannot survive the 100 degree days. Is there anything practical I can do for them? This begonia Rex, for example, used to be so much fuller but I cannot put it outside because that’s how it got scorched and almost died. Any tips?
Anya
Today I went to what used to be my favorite plant store but their prices are so much higher and every single plant was bone dry! So disappointing. ☹️ I guess this is good for my wallet 😉 I don’t mind buying online but love the ambiance of plant stores. I did end up getting this little guy and a cute pot tho. The spines on top are naturally pink ☺️✨
Raelyn C
Does anyone know what kind of plant this is?
my kids are green 🪴
Hello Planta community! Meet Mateo. He was given to me nearly 2 years ago, but I haven’t entered him into my Planta app because I have no clue what type of plant he is! I was thinking orchid, but he hasn’t flowered yet. Planta ID’d him as an aloe (I’m dubious). On the other hand, I have been watering him like a succulent and he’s doing well. Any ideas?
M
Miami Plant Girl
My calathea orbifola is struggling. It’s watered it fertilized and it’s 3 feet from a west window. What can I do? Brown edges, brown spots and now a yellowing leaf
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Lainer
Any Chinese hibiscus folks around?
I’ve been struggling a bit with my new-ish Chinese hibiscus. I had a couple of blooms a few weeks ago and I’m monitoring the soil and pH closely. I think the soil has been too wet recently and I’m trying to dry it out with a fan. It gets direct sunlight for about 8hrs a day.
Has anyone successfully cultivated a Chinese hibiscus and can you share what’s worked or not worked for yours?
Nancy ♡
never gonna escape the brown spots 😭😭😭😭 WHYY
Sam Duda
My local Walmart was selling pink princess philodendrons! It looks a little sad so I had to buy it
Nancy ♡
my flamingo lily is pushing out a new leaf!! YAY
Lili
Decided to get some grow lights to minimize the amount of plants I move throughout the day. Don’t have any experience with artificial light but I’m hoping it works out. Any tips are appreciated 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Joshua
Just got my first plants ever! Hoping to hear stories about things that you wish you had known when you first started caring for plants :)
Blessings y’all!
Tae
Hey Plant Friends,
so I got two new plants from a big box store, which I hope I don’t regret later. Do you all treat your plants when you bring them home with neem oil even if you don’t see any little critters on them? As a preventative measure
C
cristij
A bloom?
Eliya
Beautiful plants in the Texas sun ☀️
Liz W
I have a Pothos Joy plant I’ve had for 15 years now. Lately over the past month and a half it’s not drying out. I haven’t changed the location and according to the app it’s in a good spot. It looks healthy but I have had to skip watering it and fertilizing it but it’s still too moist. The plant meter I have seems to be working fine in all my other plants, of which I have about 40!!!! So what’s up with my Pothos not drying out? Any suggestions, please?????!!!! Thank you.
Lauren-rose Burnell
Yes I know he’s broken, before I fell in love with house plants I had this as a gift a few years back, overwatered and neglected. I’d like to rescue him but I have no idea what he is? Anyone?🪴
Aubrey
Do you guys have any idea how tall lucky bamboo gets? Mine has grown almost a foot since we got it maybe 7 months ago, and I’m curious. Thanks!
Matty
I don’t know what’s going on with my sweet Ellie. I need help and any advice. Thank you so much in advance.
エンゼルベビー💖
I notched this baby in mid-July & this is her progress so far 💖 (I just used miracle gro soil, plant food spikes & watered once a week!) #fiddleleaffig #newgrowth #twoweekupdate
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Lisette
Does anyone here use self-watering planters? I’ve heard conflicting things but follow some people on Instagram who seem to love them. Any thoughts?
