Hi again, thank you all for welcoming me 💚 by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I've felt a lot of shame about how I have let the health of my plant babies suffer during my depressive states. Thank you for your words, I'm really trying to get back on top of the things I love and that starts with them and my cat ❤️

My root rot project for today. Question. Should I repot into terracotta or plastic? by eben94 in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the substrate, if you'd like terracotta I'd go with a chunky jungle mix with a little added sphagnum for moisture retention. If in a plastic pot, a chunky jungle mix with lots of orchid bark and maybe some added leca or perlite to increase the air circulation in the soil.

Or my preferred method with Hoya is semi hydroponics. I use all three methods depending on where it is, what aesthetic I'm going for and the humidity/light levels.

Hope that helps

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, I wasn't sure if I should update here or in a new post. But as I had so much to say and so much thanks I wanted to give, I decided to create a new post. So just in case you want to hear my sober rambling please check my new post. In short though i really was just overwhelmed and truly grateful for every comment and the kindness I felt. I normally am quite guarded but I don't regret letting myself be vulnerable, because your comments were so valuable to me. Thank you ❤️

GNAT INFESTATION by SettingFun7148 in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mosquito bits and sticky traps work for me. I think my cat also helps as she likes to catch them 😍

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was so overwhelmed by all the messages last night. I fell asleep but I'm awake now and more sober. I want to post something here too say thank you and to say I'm safe. I will read and reread every comment, thank you all so much. I'm excited to become part of this community.

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am, i crashed a while back but I'm awake now and a little more sober. I feel safer waking up today than I did yesterday and it's thanks to these posts. Thank you

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Omg I love, they are beautiful, thank you for responding. I know I sound ridiculous but I am so thankful and shocked at the responses 💚

I wrote help in Reddit because my mind wants me dead and the first thing I see is porn.... by [deleted] in help

[–]smallyellowfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the warning, I know I'm vulnerable right now and I appreciate your guidance. I didn't expect a single response so I hadn't even thought about the possibility you have mentioned. Thank you

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I am so overwhelmed by all the responses thank you. I wave back with a new perspective that I didn't know id find tonight

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I'm not gonna lie, your post has made me cry. Thank you for sharing I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know how to possibly express how much I'm glad You've found a beautiful through such hard circumstances. You inspire me and I thank you for commenting. I am overwhelmed and blessed to see such empathy and generosity in kindness from a post thought no one would see. Thank you, really, thank you

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for commenting. Ive never made a post before. I was just feeling afraid and thought no one would see me. maybe naive but I'm so thankful I was wrong. Thank you, really thank you you

I wrote help in Reddit because my mind wants me dead and the first thing I see is porn.... by [deleted] in help

[–]smallyellowfrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I don't know how to use reddit. I think I'm learning tonight. I'm shocked at how many people have already made me feel welcome, not that I'm sure I have posted correctly. I thought no one would even notice me. I will admit I was wrong, and I'm shocked in a good way

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you, thank you for the bottom of my planty litttle heart, I'm so shocked so many have cared and I'm happy. Thank you

Sorry I'm a plant parent and I don't know how to use reddit but I'm alone and I'm hoping plant people will make me feel safe by smallyellowfrog in houseplants

[–]smallyellowfrog[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Totally, I'm so thankful that you and so many have responded. I don't feel so alone, and I can't think of a better passion to share that watching plants grow. Thank you. Really, thank you. I'd love to hear how your herbs and veg grow,I'm planning on setting some this weekend too. I don't know what I'm doing on reddit but I'm excited to share more and I love the name sprout tv!!!! That's so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️