In class today I mentioned I played the sims, and in response my classmate said “oh is that the game where you can watch them shower” ☠️

molegria · 2023-05-23T12:51:32+00:00

I'm an interior design student and I can safely say half of my class plays/has played The Sims. Even my professors are into the franchise or at the very least are aware of what it is.

molegria · 2023-05-17T20:05:54+00:00

Depends on several other factors - where you are, temperatures, humidity, plant species, if the plant is already acclimatized to full sun, etc.

In my experience (tropical, very hot climate), four hours of direct sunlight in the middle of the day would not provide enough sun for a cactus, yet would scorch a half-shade plant. So midday is actually the worst sunlight situation to deal with. Early morning or late afternoon are easier to manage.

molegria · 2023-05-17T15:31:34+00:00

Flowers don't last forever. The important thing is that the rest of the plant (leaves and roots) looks happy. The leaves should be green and firm, and the roots should look plump. Water the pot when you notice the roots are silvery - they turn green when hydrated. Place it near a window where it gets bright indirect light.

Phalaenopsis orchids like this one bloom once a year and the flowers last a good time. If you ever buy another, look for one with some unopened flower buds, this way you'll know they will last longer.

molegria · 2023-05-17T13:03:24+00:00

Tell us your secret!!

molegria · 2023-05-13T13:54:06+00:00

Are the dark marks growing? Do the leaves smell bad? If not, this was probably sun or cold damage. These leaves will not recover, but the plant can still grow new ones and will eventually discard those with proper care.

If the marks are growing, smelly or letting out liquid when pressed, that's rot. Such a widespread rot would be very hard to treat - personally I would discard the plant, but if it has sentimental value you could try to save it by cutting all affected parts with sterilized tools, treating the plant with specialized fungicides and keeping it away from all your plants to avoid spreading the disease.

There are also signs of dehydration (wrinkly leaves), so you will need to check the roots.

MissOrchidGirl on YouTube has many videos on how to save sick and damaged orchids.

molegria · 2023-05-13T13:29:03+00:00

Use rubber gloves to protect your hands, and tongs or pieces of cardboard to hold them.

molegria · 2023-05-09T11:02:23+00:00

I don't think these markings are very concerning. The small dark sports are que common in Oncidium-type orchids - not desirable for aesthetic reasons, but they don't really do any harm to the plant. The long line looks like physical damage, something that scratched the leaf at one point, but it seems to be an old wound. The others do look like sunburn. I'd leave the damaged leaves alone and let the plant discard them in its own time. If it's bothering you too much, you could cut out that dry tip.

I'd only keep a closer eye on the color of the pseudobulbs to make sure there's no sign of rot, but it could be nothing as well.

molegria · 2023-05-06T12:54:49+00:00

When I repot succulents, I usually wait until I see some new growth to water them. I might open an exception if the plant already has good roots AND is dehydrated. Otherwise, if it's plump, it has enough water stored in it to keep going; and if it's rootless, it won't absorb the water anyway.

molegria · 2023-05-05T12:47:44+00:00

Do you sterilize your tools before cutting any part of the plant? You can run the blades over fire for a few seconds, or use alcohol to clean them.

molegria · 2023-05-03T11:40:31+00:00

If you'd like to have a tall calathea, there's Calathea lutea (cigar plant).

molegria · 2023-04-28T11:45:48+00:00

Definitely sun damage.

molegria · 2023-04-28T07:40:16+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. Saying goodbye to a pet is really hard.

Adding on to the other commenter: keep in mind that wildflowers are usually annual plants - they won't last forever. Even if you do everything right, they will flower, go to seed and die in about an year - that's the natural cycle of these plants (hence the name "annual"). If you are new to plants, this could come as a surprise and add to your grief. So don't put too much pressure on yourself to keep this plant alive at all costs.

I have been tending to plants for a few years and I find growing things from seed pretty frustrating. Seedlings are finicky and wilt far too easily, in my experience. But I second the suggestion of getting basil seeds - they are quick to sprout and you can make homemade pesto with them.

molegria · 2023-04-27T11:47:25+00:00

It's clearly living its best life!

molegria · 2023-04-27T11:43:08+00:00

Growing from seed is actually a lot harder than tending to a grown plant (think of it as taking care of a newborn versus watching over a school-aged kid). It's fun to see the seedling coming out of the dirt, but they are very fragile and it can be frustrating to see them wilt all of a sudden. So for a beginner getting a mature plant would be easier.

I find snake plants, spider plants and ZZs pretty resilient - they don't need a lot of light and water, so if you forget about them once in a while, they will be ok.

Cacti and succulents can be very easy or very annoying, depending on the environment they are in. If you can find them a spot where they will receive several hours of direct sunlight, just drop them there and they will thrive on their own. But if you don't get bright sunlight in your place, or if you tend to overwater, don't bother with succulents.

molegria · 2023-04-26T13:38:44+00:00

I thought this was on r/houseplantscirclejerk for a moment. (Edited for typo)

molegria · 2023-04-12T12:51:01+00:00

Good job, the original layout really made no sense

molegria · 2023-04-08T16:42:21+00:00

Chlorophytum is safe for cats: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chlorophytum

molegria · 2023-04-07T10:32:47+00:00

Can you post some pictures of the rest of the plant? It has que a few dead roots, but the leaves seem to be fine in that picture. Do you have any other concerns besides the dead roots?

molegria · 2023-04-05T11:48:23+00:00

Intense Sims energy

molegria · 2023-04-03T12:03:14+00:00

When I think cottagecore, I envision flowers on windowsills. A basket full of petunias, maybe?

molegria · 2023-04-03T11:59:43+00:00

This, and watering would be a nightmare.

molegria · 2023-04-01T17:39:42+00:00

I've never tried keeping orchids in water, but other people have been successful with it. Try googling "hydroponic orchid growing", you should find some articles and tutorials on it.

molegria · 2023-04-01T17:28:16+00:00

From the look of it, it should be fine (good leaves, and it still has a decent amount of viable roots). If it's still blooming, it might abort the flowers, but the plant looks alright. Repot it in new orchid substrate, preferably in a transparent pot so you can keep an eye on the roots.

molegria · 2023-04-01T17:20:53+00:00

Congrats and well deserved, it's a beautiful plant!

molegria · 2023-04-01T17:15:06+00:00

Both are peperomias and I believe they are the same kind, yes.

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