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Forums General Chit-Chat The Plants! They're alive!

Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/20 21:21:14 )
I got into gardening last year, and since I live in an apartment: all of mine grow in pots. Most are outdoor plants. I had several survice winter! Most notably my catnip, and parsley. I might be able to post some progress pics later.

I've got honeysuckle, and coffee trees as my main additions this year, and I'll be sowing some habanero seeds tonight. How's your garden/house plants doin'?
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Donator Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/20 21:23:10 )

I live in a house and unfortunaly the back of our house is in the full sun. We can hardly have plants there because they always die off :(
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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/20 22:31:07 )
@vengeance: Aw D: I've got a niiice patio with an awning so plenty of bright indirect light for me. Well, I guess you could have most varieties of cacti. o:


@Q t e a p o n: Magic, of course! Jk. You get plants that tolerate loooow light like english ivy. Pothos & snake are others that are good low light plants. If you give 'em outdoor treatment sometimes: they'll become bushy!


@Totalanimefan: I'd totally be down to interview some planets. See how Pluto really feels about it's promotions & demotions lol.

Half of my plants are from clippings/herb tins. It's surprising how well stuff roots.
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Donator — Winchester Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 09:54:43 )
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@Fellowsheep: I hope you didn’t put the coffee tree too close to a window. When the beans are done, they shoot out.
@SirLionelNigelConrad: that does save so time making dinner though

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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 10:03:20 )
@SirLionelNigelConrad: I hope repotting goes well! How many do you have? :D


@Tuijp: Yeah, I accidentally gave 'em sunburn when I first got 'em. They're little seedlings still, less than 10in tall. When it's 60+f I let 'em hang out outside behind my shady ivys, and some of the bigger pots. The new leaves comin' in seem to enjoy it!
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Donator — Winchester Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 10:42:13 )
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@Fellowsheep: aww! Baby plants!
I have a bunch of veggies in my garden now and they’re all so small.

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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 20:02:30 )
Finally took pics! Sorry about the smoll thumbnail. I'm relearning how to do this.


@Tuijp: Yep! Bebe plants. I've got ... 5ish mature plants at the moment? I'm planning to focus on fruit & veg next year. Gotta build it up bit by bit!
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Voltie Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 21:12:38 )
i have a ton of succulents that i keep by my window
i'm hoping that when i have less roommates i'll be able to decorate my kitchen in succulents without having to worry about my roommates killing them
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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 22:32:21 )
@koneko: I haven't tried lavender, but I've been able to get sage sprigs to root! I was able to keep the stems alive during the winter, or so I thought, but I'm not seeing any leaves yet.


@mookpooks: That sounds heavenly! Me and succulents don't get along yet, since my cat tries to eat 'em, or dig in the soil in the places they'll have a chance to get enough sun.


@SirLionelNigelConrad: Aw! Is it like a spider plant, or pothos?
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Donator — They/Them Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 22:34:10 )
@Fellowsheep: that's so cool! I have a little plant farm myself and i'm so surprised/happy/relieved that most of them survived this winter. ; w;
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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/21 22:46:33 )
@koneko: Same here, and I hope the seedlings grow strong the second time around! It took me two-three tries with parsley & catnip last year. So maybe you just needed practice!


@nyreen: Congrats! It was my first time over wintering potted plants, and I gotta say: I'm amazed majority of them lasted. I think the only casualties were the stems with no leaves (looking at you basil & sage). Is it too late to throw a "you made it" celebration for the survivors?
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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/22 00:51:19 )
@koneko: Aw! Poor thing. Did you prune it? I had issues with mine being sparse & leggy until I started aggressive pruning. (Leaving 1 or 2 stalks behind.) I've found the herbs in my care tend to thrive better when I harvest from them regularly, even if it's just a tiny harvest.
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Donator — Sea Snake Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/22 02:51:24 )
I don't currently have any plants. Sadly, the last time I tried to grow something? I was growing chives, they were still babies when someone decided not to listen to me and water them for me... with a hose... it crushed them to death.
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Voltie — She/They Posted 6 years ago ( 2019/04/22 11:46:16 )
@SnakeWeaver: Ouch! That's so frustrating sounding. I hope your next plant will be just admired.
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