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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....
White fuzz on soil after repotting, mold or pests?
I repotted a philodendron last week and now there is white fuzzy stuff on the top of the soil. It looks like tiny cottony patches, not round bugs. The plant itself looks...
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...
New monstera leaf has black marks, could this be thrips?
I brought home a monstera, a money tree, and a bird of paradise about two weeks ago. I washed them outside, sprayed neem because I thought that was the responsible plant...
Spider mites on my alocasia or just dusty leaves?
I found tiny pale specks on the back of one alocasia leaf and now I cannot tell if I am looking at dust, mineral spots, or the start of spider mites. The plant is in a wa...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bottom watering, how long do you actually leave the pot soaking?
I switched to bottom watering because of fungus gnats, but now I am second guessing the whole routine. I put the nursery pots in a tray with water and leave them there un...
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...
