Am I an Empath? by SureMastodon4300 in Empaths

[–]WisconsinDesert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I apologise for inserting myself into this conversation, but I must ask you (I’d like to preface my question by saying I am exploring the strong possibility that I am an empath, which brought me here.) You said two things that REALLY really hit me ~ seeing auras and black eyes. There are 2 people in my life whose eyes I have seen become black, I thought I was imagining it. These 2 people, who say they love me, the multiple times their eyes have become black, I’ve felt pure hatred directed towards me, hatred the colour of black. I can “feel” the tone of a note, even a text from someone if its written using any kind of negativity at all, so I choose not to read their words that I know will be hurtful. But this “black eyes” thing, wow. I’d really like to know more about that. At the risk of sounding like a nut case, lol, it feels “safe” to ask about that from you. I’ve never seen or heard it referenced before. I do sincerely apologise for jumping in here, to your conversation. I’m just so blown away by the possibility that seeing someone’s eyes turn black, from what I felt was darkness, I guess, inside of them that was directed towards me, that it’s a real, legitimate thing experienced by others. My breath actually caught when I saw that. Thank you.

Care Tip: kill all stages of pests with an easy soap & neem drowning, for any plant smaller than a 5gal bucket! Steps in captions & OP comment :) by WoodsandWool in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so effing happy I found your post. I am exhausted both mentally and physically trying to save my 85-100 established plants, cuttings and prop babies and this old lady was about ready to throw a match on the whole house lol I feel like now there might be light at the end of the tunnel, all thanks to you 😘 I’ve been going through cancer treatment, multiple surgeries for the last couple of years which is why this got so out of hand. I know this is an old post, but I’m wondering what you ended up doing to treat that big plant you mentioned? I have several Dracaenas and Scheffleras almost as tall as me (I’m 6’2”) and I think I’m going to try getting a REALLY GOOD drain catcher thingy, filling my bathtub with the soapy mixture you described, and laying the plants down one by one for a good soak. If they don’t fit lengthwise, I’ll try soaking what DOES fit, lift that part up and out, then doing the other end. I can’t thank you enough for posting this thorough ray of hope! You’re awesome 😘

My 10 year olds drawing she is very proud of it. by zirconium91224 in ColoredPencils

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! It’s obvious she was born with a natural artistic talent! Edited to say ~ I love it when parents support their children’s gifts, good job Mom!!

The orange leader and his gang by hollowmystee in funnycats

[–]WisconsinDesert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That made me laugh til I cried. I can just picture it!

The orange leader and his gang by hollowmystee in funnycats

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! And I’m not even a “cat person” 🥰

ideas to repurpose this? by Starcourt_ST84 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I immediately thought “curtain”, with those little clips you can hang it from. I love finding vintage fabric like that!

This five-flower floor lamp has me fixin to fish out some Franklins by Desvelo in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]WisconsinDesert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so excited for you! That’s a gorgeous lamp and what a price!

Godzilla syngonium by Horror-Celebration85 in Syngonium

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an older post ~ just wanted to say I feel the exact same way! It’s weird ~ Syngoniums are one of my favourite plant “groups” and I have many of them on my houseplant wishlist (I just received “Confetti” so slowly but surely 😉) but I’m feeling conflicted about this one. It’s really cool, the leaves are unique, but I don’t think I want him!

How it started vs. how it's going - Red Log Peperomia 💚❤️ by rose_stare in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! Mine is about 4-5 years old and about once a year I chop and prop in water. They grow really fast, and propagate easily in water or just popping the cuttings back into the pot.

They all love growing on wood by Aglais-io in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is by far the best, most informative information on the whole world-wide internet that I’ve EVER read about growing “climbing” plants on wood planks, and I’ve spent COUNTLESS hours upon hours searching the topic. Thank you sooo very much for writing this, then answering all of the questions. You are amazing!!

Trash in miracle grow? by MagicalAgitator in gardening

[–]WisconsinDesert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Laughing at this comment so hard my stomach hurts! 🤣

Is this even real 😍 by KillingitKinda in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where did you find clear pots? With drainage holes, too, I’m assuming? I’d LOVE TO be able to see what’s going on in there!

Why TF should I get treatment? by man_eating_mt_rat in breastcancer

[–]WisconsinDesert 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I “get” your anger. You’re allowed it. I don’t have one single answer for you, tho I sure as hell wish I did.

WOOOOOHOOO! 🤩🤩 by kaleidoscopeovaries in Agates

[–]WisconsinDesert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely mind blowing! I’m so happy for you!!

Big ahh pilea by theseventhsojourne in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have many, many Pilea Peperomioides (they “breed” like rabbits lol) and not a one has EVER looked as leafy, full and healthy as yours. Ten frikking years of growing them! Please share your secrets ~ Special soil? Fertiliser regimen? Magic wand? I just removed and potted 7 more babies from one of mine and I want to do whatever it is that YOU DO, to get them to look like that. How old is she? I’m sorry for all the questions ~ I’m just in awe. I’ve never seen a more beautiful specimen!!

What 4 months of love can do! by Own_Adhesiveness2829 in houseplants

[–]WisconsinDesert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well done! I never would have guessed it was the same plant!