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The Unspoken Rules of Being a Plant Parent

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The Unspoken Rules of Being a Plant Parent

My Descent into Plant Parenthood

It started innocently enough. A succulent here, a peace lily there. I told myself, “They’re low-maintenance, practically impossible to kill.” Oh, the blissful naiveté! Little did I know I was stepping into a world with its own quirky customs and unspoken rules, a world where I’d become fluent in the language of drooping leaves and leggy stems.

here). But, trust me, a little whisper of encouragement goes a long way. Tell your monstera how proud you are of its new leaf. Compliment your pothos on its vibrant green. They might not understand your words, but they’ll appreciate the good vibes. And who knows, maybe they’ll reward you with explosive growth. Or maybe they’ll just sit there. Either way, you’ve done your part.

Rule #2: Overcoming the Dreaded Overwatering Guilt Trip

Ah, the age-old dilemma: to water or not to water. It’s a tightrope walk, my friends. We’ve all been there, standing over our plant children with a watering can in hand, plagued by the guilt of potentially drowning them. But here’s the thing: sometimes, tough love is the best love. Resist the urge to water on a schedule. Instead, get your hands dirty (literally) and check the soil moisture. Your plants will thank you for it.

And when you inevitably succumb to the guilt and overwater? Well, there’s a whole other set of unspoken rules:

  • The frantic Googling: “Help! I overwatered my peace lily! Is it going to die?!”
  • The emergency repotting: Because nothing says “I’m sorry” like fresh soil and a new pot.
  • The silent prayer circle: Hoping against hope that your green friend pulls through.

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