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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...
How long do you quarantine new plants?
I bought two new plants from a nursery and one from a grocery store. They all look healthy, but I keep reading quarantine advice and the timelines are all over the place....
Rare plant wishlists for 2026, what is still worth hunting?
What plants are still on your wishlist this year? I keep almost buying a Thai constellation monstera, then I remember how many plants have dropped in price after tissue c...
Humidity cabinet, worth it or just mold with lights?
I am thinking about making a small plant cabinet for anthuriums, alocasias, and a few hoyas. My apartment sits around 35 to 40 percent humidity in winter. The cabinet pho...
How do you make pothos fuller without ruining the long vines?
My marble queen pothos has three long vines and a very empty pot. The vines are pretty, so I keep avoiding pruning, but the top looks sparse and awkward. If I cut the vin...
Where do you buy beneficial nematodes without wasting money?
I am ready to try beneficial nematodes for fungus gnats, but I am confused about where to buy them. Some listings look like they might sit in a warehouse forever. Some sa...
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...
Fungus gnats are winning and I am officially tired
I know fungus gnats are supposed to be more annoying than dangerous, but I am now personally offended by them. I have 31 plants in my office because apparently I enjoy li...
Chinese money plant leaves curling inward
My Chinese money plant has decided all its leaves should look like tiny green tacos. The leaves are curling inward, but they are still firm and mostly green. A few older...
Local plant swap etiquette for a nervous first-timer
There is a local plant swap next weekend and I want to go, but I have never been to one. I have rooted pothos cuttings, baby spider plants, and a small jade cutting. Noth...
Peace lily droops every afternoon, is this normal or dramatic?
My peace lily has started doing a daily performance. It looks fine in the morning, then by 3 pm it droops like I told it bad news. By evening it perks back up. It is near...
Plant chores for weekends when you have too many plants
My collection has grown from "cute hobby" to "small unpaid job." I do not mind the work, but I need a better weekend routine. Right now I water whoever looks sad, wipe le...
