We’ve all been there. Scrolling through Instagram, you stumble upon someone’s impossibly perfect apartment, bathed in sunlight and overflowing with lush, vibrant houseplants. They look so…happy. And you think, “Maybe a little greenery is all I need to achieve peak adulthood.”
My Brush with Plant Parenthood
That’s how I, a self-proclaimed plant killer, ended up with Herbert. He was a majestic peace lily, full of promise and glossy green leaves. I envisioned us sipping iced coffee by the window, basking in each other’s positive energy.
Let’s just say reality had other plans.
Spoiler alert: he didn’t.
Turns out, plants don’t work that way. They grow on their own schedule, requiring patience and consistency. Who knew? Just like building a career, nurturing a relationship, or even mastering a new recipe, you can’t rush the process.
Herbert taught me to appreciate the small victories – a new leaf unfurling, a subtle growth spurt. It was a humbling reminder that good things take time.
Lesson #2: Listen to Your Gut (Or Your Plant’s Droopy Leaves)
Remember that iced coffee image I had in mind? Well, it turns out direct sunlight is basically kryptonite for peace lilies.
After weeks of watching Herbert’s leaves droop lower than my enthusiasm for laundry day, I finally caved and consulted Google. Turns out, I was practically sunbathing the poor guy.
Once I moved him to a shadier spot, Herbert practically bounced back to life. The experience taught me the importance of listening to my intuition (and maybe doing a little research before adopting living things). Just like in life, sometimes you need to trust your gut and make adjustments along the way.
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