The Unspoken Rules of Being a Plant Parent (and Why I Break Them All)

Confessions of a Serial (Almost) Plant Killer

Remember that time I confidently declared, “This snake plant is going to thrive in my care!”? Famous last words. My track record with plants was less “green thumb” and more “brown thumb of doom.” I overwatered, underwatered, and even managed to give a succulent sunburn. (Don’t ask.) I was ready to resign myself to a life of plastic greenery.

But then, something magical happened. I stopped listening to the unspoken rules.

Rule #1: Thou Shalt Not Kill the Peace Lily

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