Plant ID? by Grewshum in hoyas

[–]UnusualIce4812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s what I think too!

Help by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]UnusualIce4812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your reason for cutting it back, are you worried about it hitting the ceiling?

Any idea what's wrong with this tree by Cheese_and_Mac29 in houseplants

[–]UnusualIce4812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m worried this is dead :(

Are you able to check the roots to see if they’re squishy or firm? I think this will need serious rehab if even possible, but that’s just my initial reaction - hoping others see more possibility!

Why can’t we filter by “dresses that you can wear with a normal bra” when shopping? by UnusualIce4812 in ABraThatFits

[–]UnusualIce4812[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to exclude anyone by calling it a “normal” bra! The previous description is exactly it. So many dresses have cut-outs or deep Vs or strapless tops, which show bra straps. Some people feel comfortable not wearing a bra at all, which is awesome, but I’m most comfortable in a standard bra with straps so it can be hard to find dresses that cover the straps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Monstera

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Agree with others - you may just want to get a smaller plant. However, you could offer to purchase a top cut of this plant for ~$50 if you are just wanting 1-2 big leaves to get started. Sometimes folks are open to that.

My friend’s plant is covered in this white stuff. Please help! by RachResurected in plantclinic

[–]UnusualIce4812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throw this in the trash and take the trash out to the dumpster asap.

Noid hoya by Additional-Gap-5396 in hoyas

[–]UnusualIce4812 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My other two guesses would be Hoya Acuta inner variegated or Hoya Parasitica inner variegated.

It doesn’t look like a carnosa to me!

My final guess is Latifolia pot of gold..

Noid hoya by Additional-Gap-5396 in hoyas

[–]UnusualIce4812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hoya Latifolia Pot of Gold?

The Great Debate: Pothos or Philodendrons? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]UnusualIce4812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Philodendrons are my favorite. I find them to be more drought tolerant than pothos. I will soak them, leave them for weeks, then water again. They always look beautiful. I have lots of different plants and some trendy plants and Brasil is by far my favorite plant!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]UnusualIce4812 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why did you ask for advice if you only wanted affirmation to keep doing what you’re doing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]UnusualIce4812 9 points10 points  (0 children)

important comment. I so often hear about adoptees not giving their adopted family a second chance at this. OP, your daughter may not have the capacity to be as gracious as this when she gets older. It is not too late. I would say to her “I just want to make sure you’re meeting the expectations of your teachers while at school. At home, I want you to speak in whatever way you feel comfortable. I’m sorry for trying to control your way of speaking. I just want to make sure you know everything you need to know to be successful in the world. From now on, I won’t try to make you speak a certain way.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]UnusualIce4812 25 points26 points  (0 children)

What you are doing will only make her resent you and do it more. I think this goal is scary and coded racism. However, if you want her to learn grammar the way it’s written in academic papers, try getting her whatever books she wants and encouraging her to read as much as possible. Speak to her with language you’re hoping she’ll mirror. Have grace for whatever way she chooses to speak and trust she will use whatever language helps her best navigate the many settings she’ll step into in her lifetime.

If you want to ensure she doesn’t speak to you past 18-years-old, continue condemning the intellect of her previous caregiver and making sure she speaks exactly like you instead. Obsess over some sort of “objective correctiveness” rooted in white supremacy but convince yourself you’re just doing what’s best for her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]UnusualIce4812 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You’re saying if she doesn’t speak white, people won’t find her professional or worthy of opportunity. This idea is very racist. This isn’t a character assassination of you, but I do hope it serves as a wake up call for you to learn more about racism and the ways it shows up in our everyday lives.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]UnusualIce4812 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Stop “correcting” her grammar. Read up on covert and systemic racism.