My Brown Thumb Turned Green: A Houseplant Journey
Let’s be honest, my relationship with plants has always been a bit… one-sided. I love the idea of being a plant parent, envisioning myself in a sun-drenched apartment, surrounded by thriving greenery. The reality? Let’s just say I’ve seen more lively cacti in the Sahara.
Lesson #1: Plant Care 101 (and Life Lessons Learned)
Surprise, surprise, keeping a plant alive requires more than just remembering it exists. My peace lily, which I optimistically named Percy, quickly taught me this valuable life lesson. After a few weeks of sporadic watering and zero attention to its needs (who knew plants needed needs?), Percy started to resemble a wilted head of lettuce.