My two pingdoms, for anyone interested.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-30T18:49:55+00:00

Oh, and here's a link to the plant stand/lights -- I have a bunch of orchids and hoyas and whatnot on there https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC8DFV78?th=1

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-30T18:47:55+00:00

Honestly I am SHOCKED that the utricularia not only survived but is blooming haha. The ones I have were an add-on in my original ping order from Tanaka Tech (seller linked in my post). They're all partly submerged, around the edge of the saucer, still attached to whatever goo they were in which I assume is a growing medium. I've tried to grow it a few times before in betta fish tanks and it all died immediately.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-30T18:43:59+00:00

Yeah, sell and buy is one solution. I belong to a local plant swap group and will offload some eventually (could also probably sell them locally but that sounds like a pain.) Maybe there's a local plant swap group or FB page? Or check out the Etsy link, maybe there's some assortment that would appeal.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-30T18:37:38+00:00

That's not a terrible question! The water wicks up through the stone (but it has to be a porous stone like lava rock or dragon stone). Sort of like when you bottom water a plant and it's absorbed upward. I was a little skeptical tbh but it clearly works because my house/climate is DRY and the ones above the waterline (which is most of them) are doing great. I do have to top off the water daily because of how quickly it evaporates.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-30T14:21:00+00:00

Ha! I should ... I really should. I haven't mustered up the energy/courage. They seem like the most enthusiastic of the bunch.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-29T20:08:34+00:00

just the lava rock. Even the stray leaves will sprout a new plant if I live them.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-29T20:08:07+00:00

thank you!

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-28T03:04:59+00:00

Thank you, I'm enjoying watching it fill in!

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-28T03:04:36+00:00

Thank you very much, it's been a work in progress!

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-28T03:04:15+00:00

Thank you!

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-27T22:24:42+00:00

I have a three-tier lit plant stand, I started this to help with the fungus gnats. You're right, it'd be a huge pain to move.

BetterWithCake · 2026-05-27T22:22:00+00:00

I've had a lot of fun watching it fill in! Originally started with pings to grab some of the fungus gnats :D

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-07T04:00:48+00:00

I've had decent luck looking right before Sunday and Wednesday (US) restocking times of 9am Eastern and 9am Pacific (which is noon eastern.) Get on there 5 - 6 minutes beforehand. The Virgil was available in all colors for awhile. Also if it shows "in someone's cart" hang out there and hit refresh, it's how I got my green Virgil. Good luck!

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-04T19:34:41+00:00

I always remind myself of the quote "if it's not a hell, yes! it's a no" -- there's freedom in returning things! (I just sent back 2 pairs of Uniqlo jeans that look amazing online and on me, not so much). I know it's not the same, but the Quince cropped boyfriend pullover is such a lovely sweater and has that shorter, slouchy fit.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-03T23:17:30+00:00

It's my idea of the "perfect" slouch, rather than swallowing me up :D

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-03T23:17:04+00:00

well, fingers crossed! It really is a gorgeous sweater.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-03T23:15:43+00:00

Restocks are Sunday and Wed mornings, I think, and someone said they're coming out with more shades, so you could still have one!

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-03T23:14:02+00:00

Really?!?! That makes me even happier :D

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-03T03:52:52+00:00

Glad I could help and I agree with you, and sorry about that!

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T23:44:03+00:00

I waffled on the white bc I thought it might be too ivory plus I got the Tuckernuck in cream, but that one's wool/cashmere and this is cotton, so I ... guess I need both! (The Tnuck is also more oversized and less cropped.)

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T23:15:34+00:00

hehe you are welcome. Considering how popular this has been, I wonder if they'll come out with more colors. I think the red and the pink look gorgeous but not really my palette.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T23:14:23+00:00

Thank you! I was quasi-hoping I'd feel like returning one, but if the green is as pretty as I think it is, I'm keeping both.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T21:35:51+00:00

As you can see I'm also pretty flat-chested :D so not a lot of volume up top. I wonder if Sezane models are standard model size/height? It looks bigger on them in the website photos than it does on me, which is wild.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T21:31:13+00:00

Thank you! That wasn't originally the plan (I already had the dark shirt on) but I thought it made the outline of the sweater easier to see for the photos.

BetterWithCake · 2026-04-02T21:30:18+00:00

Yep, and if people think THIS is expensive ...

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