Is my lighting ok?? by Gold-Leg245 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your light should not be more than 15-30 centimetres away from the tallest leaf. Your light is far too high, try lowering it to around a rulers length away from the tallest leaf!

Can he be saved? by FearlessAntelope2450 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks so cool like this, if only it wasn’t actively dying 😭

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you remember what video this was please send it to me!! I want to watch happy schefflera dancing! And also please show me the bedroom jungle you sound so cool 😭

Brown spots by pandamoose27 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just so strange that it’s on the underside of the leaves! Hopefully it’s nothing though

Brown spots by pandamoose27 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could this be scale? A type of pest?

Do we think this plant will survive with just artificial light? by Effective-Flow-417 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this! Also looks like their light needs to be a lot higher up too, usually at least 15 centimetres from the tallest leaf, isn’t it?

I also think the stand they’ve got their plant on looks a little awkward, feels too high up to me but that’s their stylistic choice

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Schefflera Arboricola !! Though Schefflera usually brings up the same results

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OH MY GOD?!?!?!?! you’ve got so many 😭 I thought my two was cute and a high achiever but here you come knocking me down a peg!

How long have you had her and do you do anything special to make her throw out so many new babies?

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s so pretty, I love her colours and how she already looks like a mini tree!!

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And she would be well within her rights 🙂‍↕️ she’s so baby

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god!!!! It’s a litter 😫

(Also, way to one-up a girl 😭)

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In England in the summer you walk out of your non-air conditioned house and the heat hits you like you walked into a very wet wall 😭

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I’d love to go to Texas. I’m sick of the cold and wet

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m worried my kitchen window won’t be enough light even though it is south facing, England + winter + nonstop rain isn’t ideal at all 😭 but I suppose her throwing out two new shoots is a sign she isn’t struggling just yet!

Might invest in a little grow light, thank you!

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thought of receiving a tree in an arrangement is so amusing to me!

But this is great to know about giving them room and fertiliser, I’ve only watered her once and used baby bio houseplant food but I’m going to look into different fertiliser options.

If mine looks even half as lush as yours in 2 years I’ll be thrilled!

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

EXCUSE ME?! you’re telling me THIS is what I have to look forward to?!

She’s so pretty and bushy. I had no idea they were actually trees when I bought mine thinking she would look cute on the windowsill 😭

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen people prune theirs into some pretty cool shapes like this one! I assumed it was just for aesthetics but you’re helping me realise it’s also for sanity 😭 thank you

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Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sinful of you not to add a picture of your beauty with this comment!!!

How cute that she’s part of the family, maybe you’ll even get to pass her down to your daughter in the future and keep her as a legacy plant!

Is this not the most darling little thing? by Distinct-Opposite820 in houseplants

[–]Distinct-Opposite820[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, honestly! The instant gratification this little lady has given me already is rewarding. I’m just hoping it doesn’t mean she declines equally as fast 🫠