Growing houseplants
1. You will kill some plants
We all do it, we all did. Don’t worry about the ‘non-killing plants’ lists, they all include Sansevieria and Pylia, which are killed all the time. I have seen a few, including Galatians - good luck to them if you are a newbie! There is a learning curve for growing plants, and it takes a lot of trial and error to get it right. Also, no one is born with ‘green fingers’ and some will not share their failures.
2. But you can save plants
Many garden centers and stores have discount sections. If they are not sold, their next stop is the trash can. You have a good chance of seeing some orchids there. When they no longer bloom, no one will like them. If you do not find any pests, give them a nice home and you'll see them bloom next year (or soon?). It can also be a good place for some expensive plants to damage their leaves.
3. You will water your plants more
The easiest solution to this is to try to figure out what kind of plant parent you are - someone who always wants to water the plants or forgets about them. Then look for plants that want to be moist or dry. Never follow irrigation guidelines that recommend “watering once a week” or “watering twice a week”. Irrigation on such a table rarely works. A plant that grows in one place has different growing stages (light, temperature, humidity) than some other places, so water more or less frequently. Pots with multiple drainage holes and well-drained soil mix are a good start for most houseplants.
4. There will be bugs
Some people make a big deal out of this, but it is inevitable. You bring nature into your home and, well, you bring everything. It can be frustrating and some pests are difficult to get rid of but there are always ways to deal with them. Take care of your plants carefully and if pests are detected early, they will be easier to deal with.
5. Growing plants is not as easy as it looks
I hope you have got it now. Creating and enjoying your little urban forest seems like the most relaxing and hassle-free pastime in the world. not that! Sometimes it can feel that way but it works a lot. Just buying plants and decorating them will not keep them happy.
6. But it can be rewarding
There is nothing like seeing that little hoya cut, which you bought a few years ago, grow into a big plant and finally bloom in the middle of a cold winter. Or watch the new Monstera leaf spread. Or look at that citrus seed you planted and turn it into a tree. I can go on and you will understand what I am saying ...
7. Some of your plants may not look pretty
On Instagram, we all see plants suitable for the picture and beautiful plant collections. The truth is, everyone has at least some plants that do not seem happy. You may have decided to drop your ficus leaves because you decided to move them, or your fleshy legs have become limp due to not having enough light in the winter.
8. But they all have personalities
Or that's what we want to think. There is a lot of debate on this matter. They all react differently to growing conditions. They all have different needs.
9. Your plants need a babysitter
Want to enjoy your 2 or 3-week vacation? I know this was not an issue during this Govt-19-virus era, but on days when we went on vacation and enjoyed everything a few weeks later, we needed plant sitters. That special person will take care of our plants and we will not judge them when they drown some of our plants. Write instructions! Do you have many plants to do that? Write a book! Do not do that, you will regret it. Or if you grow cactus, ZZ plants, and sansevieria, they can live a few weeks without you.
10. This is a very social entertainment
Or it can be as much as you want. Instagram, Facebook Groups, Youtube, Reddit, Local Plant Transfers, Plant Exhibitions, Markets, and Stores. Look around, share your experience and thoughts, do the same as you do You will soon meet many new people who love things.
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