My Little Green Guru: A Plant Journey
Let’s be honest, I’m about as far from a “plant person” as you can get. I’m the queen of forgetting to water, overwatering, and generally just staring blankly at my leafy companions wondering what they need. So, when my well-intentioned friend gifted me a peace lily for my birthday, I accepted it with a smile and a silent prayer. “Please, just don’t die on my watch,” I whispered to the unsuspecting plant. Little did I know, this little green guru was about to teach me a whole lot more than just how to keep it alive.
Patience is a Virtue (and So Is Google): Peace Lily 101
My first lesson came in the form of dramatic drooping. I’m talking, “Is this thing possessed?” levels of drooping. Panicked, I did what any self-respecting millennial would do: I Googled it. Turns out, my peace lily was just thirsty. Really thirsty. Who knew plants needed such consistent hydration? This marked the beginning of my crash course in plant parenthood. I learned about drainage, sunlight, and the delicate balance of keeping the soil moist but not soggy. I even downloaded a plant app (don’t judge). The point is, my peace lily taught me that sometimes the solution isn’t always obvious, and sometimes it takes a little patience (and a whole lot of Google) to figure things out.
