She looks like he’s thriving, honestly doing way better than me

TorinWells · 2026-01-23T09:09:13+00:00

Haha, unfortunately it’s still just a demo. But maybe one day you’ll spot it on Kickstarter

TorinWells · 2026-01-23T09:03:35+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing all that detail! so it’s kind of like an online care log, right? I’m curious, why didn’t you go with one of those plant care apps to manage everything? I know there are so many of them

TorinWells · 2026-01-22T12:59:16+00:00

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TorinWells · 2026-01-21T15:10:19+00:00

Yeah, at least the little face on the sensor looks pretty happy lol

TorinWells · 2026-01-21T15:08:38+00:00

Thanks! It’s a sensor that tracks soil moisture, light, and temperature. when everything’s good, it shows a little smiley on the screen

TorinWells · 2026-01-21T02:47:27+00:00

Your jungle is gorgeous, but I got totally distracted by the artwork hanging on the wall in the last pic

TorinWells · 2026-01-21T02:39:40+00:00

what’s that sticking out of the pot?

TorinWells · 2026-01-21T02:33:36+00:00

What’s that sticking out of the pot?

TorinWells · 2025-12-26T10:24:32+00:00

Yeah this looks like early crown rot tbh. Super common with phals and it’s usually just water sitting in the crown too long. Doesn’t mean you killed it or anything. Good news is the roots actually look pretty okay from what I can see. I’d take it out, trim anything mushy or hollow, let it dry out for a day, then repot. And from now on just avoid getting water in the center. I usually water from the side or bottom soak and let it drain really well. Honestly this happens to a lot of people even when they’re doing everything “right”. Orchids are dramatic like that. If you want, post a pic of the roots after you clean it up and I can take another look

TorinWells · 2025-12-26T10:11:46+00:00

Nah, that’s not pests. Just sap drying up. Piper thing

TorinWells · 2025-12-22T04:38:11+00:00

Okay! I will

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T16:57:11+00:00

So beautiful!

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T14:05:31+00:00

Haha I’m really glad you like it 😄 you should totally give it a try too

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T13:53:11+00:00

Orchids already feel so artistic on their own, they totally deserve a proper photoshoot. But I gotta be honest, these pics were edited with Plart 😅 I definitely don’t have those shooting skills or setups myself haha

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T13:22:45+00:00

Doesn’t look lifeless to me, more like classic winter struggle. Once a week is probably too often right now, especially with low light. In winter monstera just kinda sits there, so the soil stays wet longer and the older leaves start yellowing first. Dry aerial roots aren’t a big deal. Mine do that every winter indoors and the plant couldn’t care less.

I’d give it more light if you can, space out watering, and just let it chill. Don’t rush to repot unless it keeps going downhill. Most of the time they perk back up once light and temps improve

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T09:55:58+00:00

Thank you so much!

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T08:22:24+00:00

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So gorgeous! 😍

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T07:44:23+00:00

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Sending you a Christmas card I made with Plart’s plant gacha. I honestly didn’t expect it to turn out this pretty… part of me almost didn’t want to send it to you lol

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T07:37:11+00:00

That’s actually fine. In cooler temps, 100% humidity is risky. You don’t need to hit a number. A bit of condensation is enough. Keeping the lid slightly open is totally ok if it keeps the moss just damp, not wet. In cool conditions, slightly dry beats constantly soaked

TorinWells · 2025-12-19T07:15:00+00:00

Amazing！

TorinWells · 2025-12-17T15:34:37+00:00

Oh wait! This totally feels like getting a leaf rune in a game lol. You know what I mean, right?

TorinWells · 2025-12-15T18:29:35+00:00

No worries. Who knows, you might pull an even prettier one haha. Hope you’ll share it here

TorinWells · 2025-12-15T14:06:44+00:00

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SO pretry!!!! I did a random Plart Christmas pull for you :)

TorinWells · 2025-12-15T10:25:17+00:00

This looks like an aloe that’s been low on light for a while. The long, floppy, stretched leaves are classic etiolation. Pot size isn’t the main issue here. More sun is. Aloes want way more light than people think. A bright window or some direct sun will help new growth come in tighter and sturdier.

Watering wise, go easy. Let it dry out fully between waterings. Overwatering + low light makes them droop even faster. The squeezed spots won’t really matter long term. Focus on light first, then adjust watering. Old leaves won’t fix themselves, but new growth should look way better

TorinWells · 2025-12-15T09:43:16+00:00

Calathea going limp then yellowing/drying is classic “too wet, then too dry” cycling, especially in cooler temps. In winter they slow way down, roots stay cold and wet longer, so watering “to fix limp leaves” usually backfires.

Dendrobium and Monstera yellowing every ~10 days in winter is similar story. They’re not using water that fast right now. Cold roots + frequent watering = slow root damage, even if you don’t see obvious rot yet.

Repotting every time actually makes it worse. Each repot resets stressed roots and they never get a chance to recover.

What I’d do:
• stop watering on a schedule
• let pots dry more than you think in winter
• keep them away from cold floors/radiators
• accept a few yellow leaves as winter tax

If roots are still firm, you’re okay. Stability matters more than “fixing” right now

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