The Unexpected Joys of Being a Plant Parent (and Why You Should Consider It)
My Journey into the Lush Green World of Plant Parenthood
I never thought I’d be one of those people. You know, the ones with perfectly arranged succulents, cascading ferns, and an uncanny ability to keep anything alive besides a cactus. I was the queen of killing even the most resilient snake plant. But then, something changed. Maybe it was the pandemic, maybe it was hitting my late twenties, or maybe it was just a desire to nurture something other than my crippling social anxiety. Whatever it was, I brought home a humble peace lily, named him Ferdinand, and thus began my descent into the wonderful, wacky world of plant parenthood.
Remember my crippling social anxiety? Yeah, that meant I spent a lot of time at home, staring at my sad, beige walls. But then, the plants started multiplying (don’t judge, they were on sale!). Suddenly, my living room was no longer a beige box but a vibrant, green oasis. Plants have this magical ability to transform any space into something more inviting, more alive. Plus, they’re the perfect conversation starters. Forget awkward small talk, let’s discuss the best way to propagate a monstera!