The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned From a Houseplant




The Unexpected Life Lessons I Learned From a Houseplant


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.

Herbert to flourish the moment I brought him home.

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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