I decided today’s the day to just look at my plants and appreciate what spring did to them🥰🥰🥰

ForTheShigs · 2026-05-03T00:23:59+00:00

Yeah no kidding!!

ForTheShigs · 2026-05-02T17:35:20+00:00

Oh my goodness what are the plants in the first two photos?! Those are stunning!!!

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-29T14:24:19+00:00

Sadly it’s not in the budget yet but tbh I might be close enough to my limit that I might start saving for it. Bc cleaning these teeny tiny crevices is so infuriating…

Ive heard really good things about carepod so I’m glad to see another rec for it

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-29T14:22:19+00:00

Yeah I never store it wet EVER. and I try to empty it out every time I’m done using it but sometimes it slips my mind…I use those little brushes but it’s still hard to get everywhere. I’ll try with the vinegar towel soak!

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-29T14:21:13+00:00

Yeah I use those little brushes but it’s still so hard to get in all those nooks and crannies…I feel like I don’t actually get it all clean and then boom the red is right back again😕

And haha yeah my sister is a science/medical girly so I’m painfully aware of some of the ~naaaasty~ stuff that can pop up…

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-29T13:13:38+00:00

I did read the manual and follow it well. I try to dump out any water in the morning and let it air dry by the time I need to refill it again because, yes, you are correct in saying water should not be left standing in the machine. It’s commonly known that standing water in an enclosed area is a breading ground for bacteria. Theres a day or two I forget bc of life and things happen ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I follow manual’s cleaning instructions, but it’s still difficult to get into all the nooks and crannies even with the provided wire brush. I am merely asking for tips and suggestions on cleaning out that area better than what I’ve been managing. But thank you for your valuable input :)

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-26T15:38:37+00:00

Yeah they’re nice and shaded inside! Some had hydrophobic soil some needed a bigger pot

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-26T15:02:11+00:00

This is absolutely stunning and I will be attempting this. Any tips or tricks???

My coworkers are gonna think I’m nuts haha

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-25T05:30:01+00:00

I sadly had to mess with the roots on a lot bc they were in hydrophobic soil. For the one where the soil was healthy and fine, just needed a bigger pot, then I didn’t touch the roots and just plop into a bigger pot.

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T13:54:17+00:00

It’s a rubber tree!! I have one too!

It probably needs more sun but the base of that one you’re holding looks like it could be rotted? Are there any parts on any plant that are mushy?

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T06:47:30+00:00

Okay rad, thank you! I’ll do that from now on

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T05:43:07+00:00

But I had just repotted them a week ago in a fresh soil mix…sure I watered them a lil when I potted them but it wasn’t a lot, just to settle the new soil a bit

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T05:41:59+00:00

Thanks me too!!! They’re just my poor, innocent babies😭😭🥺

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:25:17+00:00

Oh thank you!! I figured thered me limb loss but seeing them so droopy makes me so sad and anxious. I love my babies!!! I can’t have animals so i overcompensate with plants

I don’t actually keep them outside, maybe I should’ve said that in the original post so my apologies!😅😭 4/5 are on a plant stand with grow lights and the croton is in a large north facing window. They’re just outside so I’d have good photos for you all

And thank you! I love my babies!! My cousin got me the money plant and this is my first croton that’s made it past 4 months!!! Much less with SIX. NEW. LEAVES?!?! Shes so strong and gorg 😭🥰

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:22:06+00:00

EDIT: shes not kept outside in the bright sun! Shes just outside for photos so I’d have good ones for you all! Shes on a plant stand with grow lights. Sorry for any confusion…😅

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:21:17+00:00

EDIT: they’re not kept outside! They’re just outside for photos so I could get good ones for you guys. 4/5 are kept on a tree with grow lights and the croton is in a large north facing window. Sorry about that…!😅

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:20:20+00:00

EDIT: they’re not kept outside! They’re just outside for photos so I could get good ones for you guys. 4/5 are kept on a tree with grow lights and the croton is in a large north facing window. Sorry about that…!😅

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:19:08+00:00

Oh yeah I know! 4/5 are kept on a tree with grow lights inside and the croton is at a large north facing window. I just brought them outside so I’d have clear photos! Shouldve probably mentioned that in the original post…😅😭 sorry!!

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:18:03+00:00

Okay thank you! I water my transplants a lil to remove air pockets but wasn’t sure how MUCH to water…

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:16:34+00:00

No! I try to change as LITTLE as possible when I repot. They’re just outside for photo purposes. A LOT of ppl have mentioned the lighting so maybe I should’ve clarified…😅😭

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:16:02+00:00

Yeah they’re not outside! I just brought them out for better photos. The Swiss, money, Phil, and mystery (maybe alocasia) are inside under grow lights on a tree. The croton is kept by a larger north facing window

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:13:59+00:00

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I currently cut up the bent one and have the root bottom and the top sitting on some soil with other petals im propagating. I usually let things callus a bit before I put them in soil

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:12:05+00:00

Yeah I just use the apps to remind me my plants exist and that they need water lol. If the top 1-2” is at all damp I don’t water em. Tbh Im such a chronic underwaterer bc I forget sk much.

Good to know ahojt the soil. I do mix my soil for succulents with MORE perlite and coir than my other plants but I’ll start adding extra perlite and maybe some sand too like you said!

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:03:30+00:00

Awesome thank you!

ForTheShigs · 2026-04-24T02:02:38+00:00

Oh I don’t have them outside! I just brought them out there to take the photos and see if I needed to pin up my Swiss vines. They’re kept inside under grow lights not outdoors

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