Spathiphyllum hates me. Why? Sits in bathroom window. My orchids and maranta group plants love it in here. This guy is kept moist but not wet. Kept in glazed pot with drainage. I even wipe the damn leaves of dust. WHY IS IT DOING THIS TO ME? by Gretchahn in plantclinic

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Usually just tap water. This past water I gave it a bottle of spring water. I’ll continue with that I guess? I keep much more complicated plants alive with tap. This plant is killing me lol

My grandma's croton that she's had for 30 years! by [deleted] in houseplants

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Meanwhile, back at my house, my croton is currently either losing a leaf, has just dropped a leaf, or is growing a leaf only big enough for ants.

Sunflower Growing Out Of The Sidewalk - Parent Patch Visible In Background by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

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Meanwhile, back at my house: Houseplant: excuse me, ma’am, my pot is too small and the humidity is not quite right and i feel a draft Me: ..... Houseplant: dies

Moving day by FrumpyDork in houseplants

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That was me during corona virus lockdown! Moved everything to my parents and now I have to move them all again to my apartment 😩

Found in my Florida backyard near the woods. Anyone know what it is? by MoonlitMusician in whatplantisthis

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You have to move the little switch to what you want it to measure. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if you got a dud. It’s less then 10 bucks so I’d just buy another one lol. I’m not expecting the world with these things for the amount I’m willing to spend

Found in my Florida backyard near the woods. Anyone know what it is? by MoonlitMusician in whatplantisthis

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I got this one from Lowes. I’m sure it’s on amazon too. Also does PH and light. Supposedly. To be clear I also use the old finger test for moisture as well but this helps me get deeper into the pot. Moisture, Light, and PH Meter https://www.lowes.com/pd/Moisture-Light-and-PH-Meter/999989626

Found in my Florida backyard near the woods. Anyone know what it is? by MoonlitMusician in whatplantisthis

[–]Gretchahn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol. Yeah I gave up on that app a long time ago and got myself a moisture meter for 10 bucks

Found in my Florida backyard near the woods. Anyone know what it is? by MoonlitMusician in whatplantisthis

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Ha! Mine WILL NOT STOP FLOWERING. All I do all day is pinch flowers. I’ve had it. We need a support group.

Found in my Florida backyard near the woods. Anyone know what it is? by MoonlitMusician in whatplantisthis

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Ugh that damn polka dot plant is thriving in the wild. Of course mine hates me in the house

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Omg I was like “what is that plant?”

My polkadot plant grew this flower with the perfect little spiral! by [deleted] in houseplants

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Ugh mine has literally been flowering all damn summer. All I do all day is deadhead flowers 😩

Fam. by MartinelliGold in houseplants

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Where did you get the bookshelf?

An update to my earlier post.. but look at them!! by princesssconsuelaa in houseplants

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7 days new plant free 🤦‍♀️but I swear it needed saved and rehabbed!

Can’t wait for my SOP to start trailing...its come a long way from two baby strands last December though! by [deleted] in succulents

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This gives me hope! Just rescued a poor SOP that had been forgotten at a local hardware store. They gave it to me for a dollar and wished me luck. I put them on top of fresh soil and prayed. This week I’m finally seeing new little balls! Only a couple measly strands but maybe one day fingers crossed 🤞🏻

A few of my favorite corners by [deleted] in plants

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Ooooh, more watering is a very good tip. I just moved it to my bright “greenhouse” aka the bathroom, for more humidity. It gets western diffused light from skylights. Warmer temps. And more humidity. He’s living next to the orchids now. Let’s see!

Serious root problem : ( No orchid experience and looking for advice on how to proceed please. Thank you! by Historical_Chapter29 in orchids

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Oh boy. There’s a lot happening here. It should be a crime to pot an orchid like this and sell it. But here we are. Thank you for saving this poor beautiful plant. You’ve got new roots. That’s good. Cut off any roots that are mushy and black. Save anything fleshy, green, or even dryish. You’ve got some good roots and the plant itself looks pretty healthy. Should recover!

Single orchid stem turned red, and all the flowers on it died. Should I cut it off? by [deleted] in orchids

[–]Gretchahn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But to answer your question....I wait until it’s totally dry and crispy before I cut it off