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 (DIR) Post #9i8ekTFutAK5lIsWqO by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:55:07Z
       
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       hate the whole idea of having a “green thumb” or a “black thumb.” i killed my first plant and was like “well this isn’t a thing i’m capable of.”caring for plants is something you learn; no one inherently knows how to keep a garden alive.
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekTTO556AR5BHqC by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:55:21Z
       
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       my plants bring me so much happiness, especially in the winter months when SAD kicks in. i’m glad i tried again and didn’t just resign to not having a “green thumb.”
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekTe1RXbay49mPw by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:55:40Z
       
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       if you’re a serial plant killer, advice: make note of every kind of plant you buy. try different kinds, make sure you understand their needs, and if you fail try to figure out why. sometimes the climate in your home just isn’t fit for certain plants while others will thrive.
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekTp0mgObW9IYXw by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:55:53Z
       
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       i bought a croton and was like “oh man this one needs way too much watering and humidity it’s defo gonna die”and yet it still sits in front of my window, perky as can be. some plants just jive with you & your homes climate, i dunno 🤷‍♂️
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekTv2QHDToq7MwK by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:56:06Z
       
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       not an exhaustive or perfect list, but here’s some plants that i think are hard to kill:Pothos (esp. velvet/bronze), Spiderwort (wandering jew), BAMBOO, spider plants, snake plant, haworthia (esp. zebra)
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekU8rasH8ViaPUO by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:56:21Z
       
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       i also started having better luck when i began using neem oil as a preventative measure every time i brought a new plant home. it’s usually fairly inexpensive, my spray bottle was $10, and it’s a natural oil that doesn’t harm most plants unless used in excess.
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekUaVw4ORtTWUaW by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:56:37Z
       
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       oh and another piece of advice: DO NOT START WITH A SUCCULENT. yeah they need less water but they’re SO easy to overwater and they can just rot away. if you’re really set on succulents, try a zebra haworthia first. make sure it’s in a pot with good drainage
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekUpP2iIqdeUNnM by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:56:53Z
       
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       try to water all your plants (but ESPECIALLY succulents) with an empty ketchup bottle of water. often they sell these at department stores or the dollar store. these bottles help you aim better, as not to get water in the center of the plant, which can cause rot.
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekV2WFwnLIKcrEu by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:57:08Z
       
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       some plants can be misted (&can even benefit!) and here’s the rule i use: leathery/grassy leaves: good to go! fleshy/fat leaves: do Not!i find fleshy leaves have a hard time drying off and will often rot
       
 (DIR) Post #9i8ekVFzRrZPy6vcEi by peculiar_perryble@mastodon.social
       2019-04-24T16:57:22Z
       
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       can’t afford plants? uncle Perry has you covered!most malls have pothos as a display plant since it can take some indoor abuse. the nicer the mall, the nicer the pothos usually. you can sneak some clippings from these and carry them home in a purse or bag.