u/RheaDiana

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This poinsettia has been in my care since late March. The branches in the first picture were "pruned" by cat interference before I got it, and those have been growing steadily and enthusiastically. One branch put out bracts, while the other has focused exclusively on green leaves. As you can see, the rest of the plant has remained stubbornly committed to the colour red! Barely any green leaves have dropped off.

She lives in a large south-facing window. I water when the pot feels light or when I see the leaves beginning to droop.

I'm not certain whether I want to prune the larger two branches, but if I did, now seems like an optimal time for it. Also, I'm not sure how far back to cut—any advice is welcome!

u/RheaDiana — 3 days ago

I obtained this snake plant as a pup with a couple of small leaves. It spent the last year or so in a room with a west-facing window, certainly not getting enough light. It was slow-growing and only managed these very etiolated leaves, never putting out a new one.

Back in late March, I moved to a place with a south-facing window. My snake plant has since grown this broad, healthy leaf (which is still growing!) and is overall looking much happier! Sorry I deprived you for so long, buddy.

u/RheaDiana — 17 days ago

I got this baby Monstera deliciosa from a friend whose mature plant put out a pup. The smallest (and oldest) leaf was damaged in transport, which is why it is drooping and yellowing; I am not in the least concerned about it. I repotted it this evening and its root system is lovely and robust. This is my first time putting a plant on a moss pole. How does it look?

The soil mix contains perlite and bark, and this plant will be enjoying the prime real estate of my large south-facing window. Is there anything else I can do to set it up for success?

u/RheaDiana — 22 days ago