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Self-watering pots from big box stores, keep or repot?
I bought a ZZ plant and a pothos from a big box store. Both came in self-watering pots with little reservoirs. The pothos seems fine, but the ZZ soil feels wet even thoug...
Big box rescue cart, what is actually worth saving?
My local store has a clearance rack that keeps calling my name. Today it had a half-price monstera, a sad peace lily, two crispy calatheas, and a philodendron that looked...
Is a one-node cutting worth buying if it has no leaf?
I keep seeing cheaper one-node cuttings and wet sticks for plants I want, especially philodendrons and monsteras. Some have a leaf, some are just a little chunk with a no...
What do you inspect at the nursery before buying?
I am trying to get better at checking plants before I buy them. I used to just choose the prettiest leaves, then I brought home gnats twice and one plant with suspicious...
Marketplace plant pickup, what questions do you ask first?
I found a local marketplace listing for a large philodendron at a good price. The photos look nice, but it is pickup only and I do not want to drive across town for a pla...
Online seller red flags before ordering an albo cutting?
I found a monstera albo cutting online that is cheaper than most, but I am nervous. The seller has nice photos, but only one shows roots and it might be from a different...
Fiddle leaf fig dropped 5 leaves after moving apartments
I moved apartments 10 days ago and my fiddle leaf fig has dropped 5 lower leaves since then. The new place has brighter morning light, but the plant was in a car for abou...
Ordering plants in winter, what shipping extras are worth it?
I found a hoya and a small philodendron I want, but night temps here are still dipping below freezing. The seller offers insulation, a heat pack, and faster shipping for...
