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A very thirsty Haworthia bayeri inflating itself w

A very thirsty Haworthia bayeri inflating itself with water over 2 days. The inflation actually kept going and after a week, the plant looked even more puffy.
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Here's a change of narrative - an opportunity to b

Here's a change of narrative - an opportunity to be absolved of (some) guilt.
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For the record, many plants have died on me.
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Try saying it like this and you'll feel better.
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#tbt the last photo I took of the ladder shelves w

#tbt the last photo I took of the ladder shelves when fully planted. ➡️ They're now at my parents new house: not as much overhead light but the plants will adjust.

Link in bio: answered questions based on more deta

Link in bio: answered questions based on more detail than just "what's wrong with my plant?"
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Summaries:
1 - Thrips
2 - Grow light is too far and not doing much
3 - Be patient; bottom watering is ineffective *for large planters*
4 - Aphids. Pest treatments must be repeated
5 - Being afraid of overwatering causes under watering
6 - You can't reverse yellowing leaves
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And don't just look at the picture and make a conclusion. Go read the details and develop your plant analysis abilities.
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I'm happy with this second round of leaves on my C

I'm happy with this second round of leaves on my Calathea orbifolia. I can accept that leaves don't need to be perfect in order to function and for the overall plant to be growing well.
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The plant got mealy bugs in November 2020 so I decided to cut off all the leaves except one. With good light (200-400 FC most of the day) and watering/fertilizing accordingly, new leaves sprang up by March 2021.
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Plants keep growing but individual leaves don't last forever...and you need to keep asking yourself if you still love the plant. I still love this one - a gift from @dynastyplantshop
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Reminder to course members: we're doing Office Hours tonight at 8:30pm EST. Check the course module for the Zoom link. See you there!
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#houseplantjournal #calathea #calatheaorbifolia #goeppertia #goeppertiaorbifolia #leaflove

Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' today, Jul

Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' today, July 2021 vs August 2018
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You could spend a fortune on a big plant and worry that it won't stay the same or you could buy small and watch it grow - and enjoy the process, which includes leaf loss (note: every leaf in the 2018 photo is now gone. I'm still happy with the plant)
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