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Can I make one base soil mix for most houseplants?
I retired last year and somehow houseplants became my new research hole. I started with three plants and now I am reading about coco coir at midnight. I would like to sto...
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....
First grow light setup, what actually matters?
I am new to grow lights and the internet is not helping. Every listing says full spectrum, every review says life changing, and half the photos look like the same lamp wi...
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...
When do you fertilize after repotting?
I repotted several plants this weekend: pothos, rubber plant, snake plant, and a philodendron. The new mix has regular potting soil, bark, and perlite. No slow-release fe...
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...
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...
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...
Hoya leaves wrinkled but the soil is still damp
My hoya carnosa has wrinkled leaves and my first instinct was to water it, but the soil is still damp from last week. The pot is plastic with drainage, sitting in bright...
