The Case of the Side-Eyeing Succulent
We’ve all been there. You’re scarfing down cold pizza at 2 AM, scrolling through social media, when you accidentally make eye contact with your houseplant. You know, the one you swore you’d water more often?
Yeah, that one. The one currently giving you the side-eye so intense you’d swear it’s judging your life choices.
Okay, maybe I’m projecting a little. But after living with my leafy roommate, Ferdinand, for the past two years, I’m convinced he’s got a lot to say (without actually saying anything, of course).
Exhibit A: The Dramatic Wilting Incident
It was a Monday morning, and I was running late for work (shocker, I know). As I scrambled to find my keys, I noticed Ferdinand looking a little…droopy. His leaves, usually held high with pride, were practically kissing the windowsill.
Exhibit B: The Great Repotting Debacle of 2023
We’ve all heard the saying, “Happy wife, happy life.” Well, in my world, it’s more like “Happy plant, harmonious apartment.” And let me tell you, Ferdinand was not happy about the Great Repotting Debacle of 2023.
I’d been meaning to repot him for months. He’d clearly outgrown his pot, and his roots were practically staging a jailbreak. But life, as it often does, got in the way.
Finally, I carved out an afternoon for the repotting. Let’s just say it did not go as planned. I managed to spill dirt everywhere (including on myself), accidentally ripped a few roots (oops!), and ended up with a planter that was slightly tilted.