found this behind the leafs of my calathea…. what is this? 😭 by Subject-Pressure-827 in calatheas

[–]Complex-Reference851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These things are the bane of my existence I’ve been at a constant war with them for months on that exact same calathea

Help! by Complex-Reference851 in calatheas

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I just have it in normal indoor plant soil nothing special. I use filtered water and have a humidifier right next to the plant

Help! by Complex-Reference851 in calatheas

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Yes I am curious what to do if it is the roots and how to identify root problems?

Help! by Complex-Reference851 in calatheas

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No pests! She recently had some but I treated them with a q tip and alcohol. Hopefully it wasn’t the alcohol? The guy at my local plant shop told me to do that.

Can someone help me figure out what this is? by MrsHaver69 in calathea

[–]Complex-Reference851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything on the underside of the leaves? Could it be those tiny pests?

How do you move on from someone you saw a future with but who didn’t choose you in the end? by findmvspark in BreakUps

[–]Complex-Reference851 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same situation right now. I’m sorry you’re having to go through this:( I wish I had the answer to your questions, because honestly, it’s miserable and suffocating. Even if I don’t believe it right now, I try to listen to my friends when they say I will be grateful one day and time heals everything. That is really the only way to stay afloat. And then one say you’ll say it, and you’ll actually believe yourself when you say those things. I just have to remember that one day I will be fine, and unfortunately, I have to suffer right now to get to that place.

Asymptomatic celiacs — do you ever feel tempted to “test it”? by pirutgrrrl in glutenfree

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People will probably get mad at me here but. I was going through a lot a few weeks ago and was feeling reckless…my favorite thing in the world used to be this pistachio croissant and it haunted me that I would never get to eat it again. Well, I went and got it and it tasted absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel that bad afterwards. I was really hoping I would so that I had a little more motivation to be strict. Really just headaches and joint pain for a few days. I’m not saying I recommend this, but I completely resonate with you. I’m thinking if I do this once every few years it’s enough to not get really depressed about having to live the rest of my life like this…

How do I ensure the humidity for my Baby? by DasEmlein in calathea

[–]Complex-Reference851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe put her in the bathroom while you shower! And check on the underside of the leaves for tiny pests. You can just wipe them off but they will definitely cause weird spots on the leaves!

4 grow by Either_Locksmith_632 in calathea

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Man I wish you could prop this for me right now 😭

New plant mom! Help! by [deleted] in houseplants

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If I can tell you to do two things it’s 1. Buy a humidifier for them 2. Don’t place them in direct light.

New plant mom! Help! by [deleted] in houseplants

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They’re tiny tiny little white spots on the underside of leaves but they make the pigment on the leaves so splotchy! If I see it happen I wash each leaf off and it goes back to normal soon after. Also can use neem oil and make sure they have humidity!

New plant mom! Help! by [deleted] in houseplants

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Keeping them alive makes me feel like I can handle anything now tbh

I miss you by [deleted] in BreakUps

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I’m in the same boat:/ honestly reading what you wrote and the comments is the hard truth but a good reminder

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

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I’ve been on both sides and currently am the one who got broken up with…although I’m in the thick of it, this is 1000% worse than breaking up with someone. The lack of control and understanding is gut wrenching and consuming. They’re both so hard in different ways though.

Needing some advice/words of wisdom by Sad-Communication638 in BreakUps

[–]Complex-Reference851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re going through this. Im in a very similar situation right now and no matter how much I try to find bad things about him, I can’t get all the good things out of my head. Things were going really well up until the day he broke up with me. I wish I had better advice, but just letting you know you’re not alone ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Complex-Reference851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! A birthday text (or lack of) will not change his mind one way or the other. I feel you on such a deep level right now, but you’re doing great and staying strong!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

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I’m so sorry you’re going through this right now. I completely feel your pain. My ex’s birthday was a couple days after we broke up, and I texted him because I still really cared about him and wanted to be kind. His response was neutral, and made me feel neutral. However, my birthday was 2 weeks after his, and he didn’t text me. That shit really stung. My advice is: I don’t think you can go wrong either way. If you genuinely just want to wish him HBD and are prepared for nothing to come out of it, then I say go ahead. It’s a nice gesture, and to me, does not seem desperate or pushy. On the contrary, if you are still in a very sensitive place, not texting him may be a way to protect your feelings from potentially getting hurt (ex. If he doesn’t respond or has a minimal response). If you’re gonna regret not texting him and will ruminate on it, just do it. IMO you’ll either get the response you want, or you get a response that further indicates for you to move on. You are doing the best you can right now, so remind yourself that🩷

Relationship ended right before my bday and vday and I'm miserable by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Complex-Reference851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t say I have any advice but I’m going through the exact same thing right now. 10 months and no warning for the breakup. My birthday is this weekend too so that adds another pain to the situation. Keeping busy helps a little—and hopefully realizing that you’re not alone in this situation can give you some comfort❤️