The Unspoken Rules of Being a Plant Parent (and Why I Break Them All)
Confessions of a Rebellious Plant Parent
Let’s be honest, I became a plant parent for the aesthetic. That perfect fiddle leaf fig in a woven basket, cascading greenery on a bookshelf – pure Instagram goals, right? Little did I know, I was stepping into a world of unspoken rules, whispered pronouncements from seasoned plant parents, and a whole lot of pressure to “do it right.” Well, guess what? I’m here to tell you, I’m a rule breaker. A plant anarchist. And I’m thriving (along with most of my plants, thankfully).
Thou Shalt Not Overwater (Except When I Do)
Ah, the cardinal sin of plant parenthood. We’ve all been there, staring at our leafy companions, watering can in hand, gripped by the fear of underwatering. So, we do what any rational person would do: we overwater. And then we overwater some more, just to be safe.
Look, I’m not saying I haven’t lost a succulent or two to my overzealous watering habits (RIP, Steve the Succulent). But I’ve learned (mostly) to read the signs – droopy leaves, bone-dry soil, that desperate plea for hydration that only a true plant parent can understand. Plus, I’ve discovered the magic of drainage holes. Game changer.
