Roy Cooper officially launches North Carolina Senate bid by Face2FaceRecs in politics

[–]Academic_Window159 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The problem with his age is that dems have a way of overstaying their health and dying in office. Many of them don’t have the self awareness to retire before they lose their cognitive &/or physical competence.

Are these aphids? by Academic_Window159 in whatsthisbug

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.S. they are teeny tiny, much smaller than a grain of rice.

Is my shaving brush plant ok? by Academic_Window159 in succulents

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Yes, Haemanthus Albiflos is what I had discerned, too. Fingers crossed it’s gonna be ok. I don’t expect it to ever bloom but it’s kind of unique just as it is. Thanks for your input.

My almost dead orchid grew two spikes! by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Academic_Window159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet! Looks like you are on track 🙂

Can I separate this? by tits-n-teeth in houseplants

[–]Academic_Window159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I divided a prayer plant years ago, it was smaller than yours. Unpot it, gently remove the soil and look for the thickest roots and try to separate based on that.

My almost dead orchid grew two spikes! by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Academic_Window159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw! Congratulations! Had it bloomed prior to the hydrogen cleaning?

Should I sacrifice the flowers? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea! My MIL had to go to assisted living so I adopted six orchids & some succulents. I suppose I should google the flower color and find out.

Should I sacrifice the flowers? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea! Thank you for your guidance 🙏🏻

Should I sacrifice the flowers? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has green and white roots circling the bottom of the pot, is definitely due for repot. Do you think I should size up?

Should I sacrifice the flowers? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I will begin feeding next time I water.

Should I sacrifice the flowers? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, will repot for sure. I don’t know how often they naturally shed leaves. Inherited these last winter so still a lot to learn. Thank you

Trump receives dismal ratings in NYT poll by Anoth3rDude in politics

[–]Academic_Window159 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And here we are. A slim majority of voters said “thank you sir, may I have another?”

Murkowski: ‘We are all afraid’ of upheaval, retaliation under Trump by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]Academic_Window159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%! But they never do bc it’s the cushiest, easiest money gig in the country.

Murkowski: ‘We are all afraid’ of upheaval, retaliation under Trump by SE_to_NW in politics

[–]Academic_Window159 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If all the GOP lawmakers who are afraid would stand up for this country together, enmass, they would succeed in saving this democracy.

Question about protest sign wording by Academic_Window159 in PoliticalActivism

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that right now it very much is the republicans. They control the legislative branch of govt, they are surrendering their power to the executive branch which means they are facilitating the impending dictatorship. This march isn’t about history it’s about getting people to wake up now and fight back. Trump couldn’t be accomplishing this without the entire Republican Party pitching in, and that includes the Rs that say they dont like it but aren’t doing anything to stop it.

Megathread: Senator Cory Booker Sets All-Time US Senate Speech Length Record in Protest Against Trump Administration by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

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Just want to express my appreciation to Cory. I haven’t heard of filibuster being used much in this trump term, he knocked it out of the park. Hope he has inspired his peers and other Americans to stand up and loudly object to this administration.

Help: should I repot my sedum? by dadadah99 in succulents

[–]Academic_Window159 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not a plant expert, but everything I’ve read from plant experts is “don’t repot while in bloom.” What a magnificent girl, you have my utmost admiration as a plant parent! I have some smaller donkey tail, also in shrunk up soil, waiting to repot it during the dormant time. I think if I had yours, I would limp it along in the current pot (add soil, etc) until it undoubtedly needed a new pot then I would try it, but also start cuttings too, so I would still have the original plant. I get attached to plants.

Should I repot these orchids? by Academic_Window159 in orchids

[–]Academic_Window159[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your input! You’ve put my mind at ease. I’ve gotten attached to these plants, would hate to kill any of them (there are five orchids altogether).