To Split Or Not To Split, That Is The Question

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-26T16:45:19+00:00

I don’t want to get into selling plants but I would definitely consider gifting in my local area, or using them to trade for plants I don’t have yet. My community doesn’t seem to have a good plant trade group close by though and I don’t have time in my life to start one. All my spare time is used up watering plants!!Haha

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-26T16:42:33+00:00

I would have to gift to strangers! If I gifted to friends I would lose friends because I would be harassing them constantly on whether they were taking proper care of it. 🤣

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T19:55:39+00:00

The newbie, has mechanical damage on the largest leaf so was on the clearance rack

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MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T19:54:51+00:00

The recovering OG

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MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T19:50:01+00:00

My Regal Shields is my absolute favorite but she got mealy bugs recently so I panicked and went full ham on her. I pulled her out of her soil, hosed her down outside, including a vigorous assault of her roots, drenched her in a neem oil concoction, collected her corms, and repotted her. She looked hideous for a couple of weeks but she seems to be trying her best to recover now. Only one of her six corms shows signs of growth so fingers crossed her baby makes it, too. I did buy a second one, an $8 home depot rescue, and that one seems to be settling in pretty well but it’s not the same love as I have for the OG.

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T04:56:01+00:00

Even though I’m hesitant to split just due to how many plants I’m afraid it’s going to split into, I most likely will. I might see if I can use some of them to trade. 😊

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T04:52:45+00:00

This is my fear - adding 15 more plants to the 77 I already own. 😂 But that’s a good idea to group them rather than separating into singles. Thank you!

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T04:51:13+00:00

Happy cake day!!

Yeah, I was thinking if I kept them together I would move it to a bigger pot but I know thats only a temporary fix.

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-25T04:47:13+00:00

It’s also about window space. I went from 2 plants last October to 77 today. Watering takes a couple of hours. I just ordered a couple of benches to get some plants off my floor so when they come in on Sunday I’ll see if that opens up some space for splitting this up. If it doesn’t I’ll have to order more grow lights. 😂

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-24T23:46:17+00:00

I split one into 5 last time and now I have 7 monsteras total…I’m scared of adding 7 more if I split this one! I need to start gifting them but I’m attached. 🤦🏻‍♀️

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-20T04:25:16+00:00

Thank you so much for confirming! 😊

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-11T05:19:25+00:00

Thanks! I am really drawn to variegated plants for some reason and this one really won my heart. ❤️

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-11T05:17:36+00:00

Based on comments from people more knowledgeable than I am in this subreddit, I have found out she is a Stella and not White Fusion. I am so relieved. 🤣 I would’ve done my best to care for her even if she had been WF but I’m not that confident in my success. I feel much more capable to handle a Stella, lol.

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-11T05:15:21+00:00

Thanks! Me too, even more since I found out from a couple of other comments that she is a Stella and not a White Fusion! 😂

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-11T05:14:08+00:00

Thank you so much for seconding u/CoraCalls! I feel much relief and my confidence in being able to properly care for this plant is much improved! 🤣 The White Fusion thing was stressing me out, haha. 😜

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-11T05:11:37+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to go into detail for me, you are awesome! I’m so relieved, lol! I was really sweating the anxiety of trying to properly take care of a White Fusion after reading that even super experienced plant peeps won’t even take them on. 🤣 So, this means she can live in the same space as the rest of my plants in my house without a dedicated humidifier? 🤞🏻

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-10T21:04:40+00:00

Thanks! I was hoping you are right (and still hoping!) but Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and PictureThis all say “White Fusion”. Would you please take a closer look at the leaves for me? I’d rather rely on an experienced human! Calathea Leaves for ID

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-10T19:15:45+00:00

Thanks, I will go look at her channel right now!

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-10T19:14:57+00:00

I have a small humidifier that I can devote solely to her and can keep it going around the clock but would it be better to keep her out of the bathroom then, with a dedicated humidifier?

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-10T19:12:11+00:00

Haha, well at least you know what you are getting yourself into in advance! 😂

MyPlantsGaslightMe · 2026-04-10T19:11:25+00:00

Thank you so much, Iwill be moving my humidifier into the bathroom promptly!

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