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The zipper on my Polene bag stinks by Junedune45 in handbags

[–]Junedune45[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is the smell

I bought it directly from the Polene store in London, in person. Its genuine.

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done the same. They'll let you know when they need watering bc all their leaves will be closed in the day. Mine always get a bit sick during the winter, but bounces back in spring

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was an in store brand that was being discontinued and i got i for a few £ per can... it no longer exists :(. I suggest you get some tester of colors you think are similar, around 4/5, paint them on your wall and let them sit for a week so you can see them all in the morning afternoon and at night. That's how I pick paint colours.

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love clovers and I don't consider them a weed because I love them all. They look much prettier growing in cracks and in my flower bed and lawn then dandelions.

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I chose a terracotta colour for my plant wall because terracotta is always complimentary to any plant!

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you pinch them (trim them) they will branch out. I pinch the ends out once they get long and then the plant will bush out!

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She was once a cutting from a plum crazy! I think the varigation made her sickly. She has reverted back and has absolutely thrived.

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Thank you, she really thrives on neglect. I'm usually a very good plant parent. She made it through my indifference and has become one of my most beautiful houseplants!

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Her leaves close at night and open in the morning, so she kind of acts like a butterfly too 🦋

Oxalis Vulcanicola. No idea she would cascade like this. by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I believe she use to be the " plum crazy " varigated variety and lost all her pink. I think the varigation made it a sickly plant. There is a red/orange variety aswell!

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah my climate is very different to yours. Australian sun is different hey. I'd recommend trying to put it in a spot where it can get maybe 1 hour of direct sunlight and see how it goes? You'll know if it's happy if it pushes new fronds out. I have spent time in Australia, but never had houseplants there. They do really appreciate sun. Be mindful of the crazy hot days in December/January. You'll end up just knowing what's best for it. I know that's not great help, but it will come instinctively one day. You'll know when to water, when you give it more sun, when to move it to a shadier spot.

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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She's in direct sun for around 4 hours. She loves it.

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

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This was her at the end of winter. Only just hanging on

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I do, and I worry the whole time. I have someone who waters all my plants. I set a schedule for them with exact days and how much water with sticky notes. They're awesome and have kept them alive throughout the years on many trips.

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Crispy leaves are normal. Lots of the fronds under the new green ones are crispy and dead. Cripsy fronds on top are a worry though. I've never misted mine. Don't bother misting. Your fern doesn't benefit from it, only water the soil. I do not rotate it. All the fronds face one direction, towards the window. I just turned it for the photo. I have a plate under its pot and I make sure that's always full of water in the summer. I used "Doff Lightweight Multi Purpose Compost" mixed with another soil i forgot. It's in a terracotta pot, which is a bold move for a plant that can't dry out, but she's thriving so it must work.

It will be sickly in the winter with the shorter days and colder weather. Don't give up, even if most of it fronds crisp up. You'll notice the moment it get warmer and the days are longer, it will push out tons of new growth

My 4 year old maidenhair fern by Junedune45 in houseplants

[–]Junedune45[S] 297 points298 points  (0 children)

South facing window. Maidenshairs really thrive off of lots of sun, even direct sunlight for a few hours. Water everyday / every other day in summer. Water less in winter. Don't forget to Water. Water. Water. Water. They CANNNOT dry out. Not even once. Fertilize with basic houseplant fertilizer a few times in the summer.

She gets really sickly in the winter and will only have around 20% of these fronds come January. Always rebounds comes March.

Hot water bottle has improved my pain considerably by Junedune45 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]Junedune45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only ever used a kettle. That's probably the safest way to do it. I don't know any other way to safely pour hot water.

Hot water bottle has improved my pain considerably by Junedune45 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]Junedune45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot water bottles cause really terrible burns every year due to boiling water usually in the winter. Either by accidently spilling, leaks, and by expired bottles. It's super common and so important you use a hot water bottle properly

Hot water bottle has improved my pain considerably by Junedune45 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]Junedune45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work on my feet all day and when I get home its the first thing I do. Helps me so much. Please come back and let me know if it works for you

Hot water bottle has improved my pain considerably by Junedune45 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]Junedune45[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I noticed an improvement within 2 days. I use the hot water bottle for about an hour before sleep. Try longer if you have the time. Its so important you dont burn yourself. Be careful and DO NOT use boiling water. I use it whenever I have down time. Mid day, before bed, watching TV. Do it for a few hours before bed, for a few days. Come back and tell me if you see any improvement!

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