Greenish Black Thumb
Last week I told you about how we cleaned the floors in the living and dining rooms. I showed you a couple of after pictures of the living room, but there were not many plants in it.
The plants were sitting in the dining room, waiting to be re-potted.
They were on the table taunting me for over a week, but I finally got around to the task. I worked outside in the grass under the sun. I need to enjoy the few warm autumn days that remain.
The plants are now in new pots, but I am not sure if all of them will survive. Many are really struggling.
My absence this summer was not good for the plants. They did not receive water regularly, and they are not happy about it.
Lest you think that I kill all the green things in my care, I am going to show you all of the plants that are thriving in my care.
I am going to give myself a C- on plant care. That grade needs to come up. Does anyone have any advice for me on plant care?
As for the living and dining rooms, they look better even with the dying plants. I like having all of the green in the rooms.
Happy Homemaking!
I am a teacher, traveler, artist, writer, homemaker and a whole lot more. In January 2009, I bought the Cape of Dreams. It was the second house that I had ever owned, but it was the first that I bought by myself. I now live in the house with my husband Douglas, our dog Kahlua, and Crème de Menthe, the cat. Because, what life is complete without a little Kahlua and Cream? I love arts and crafts of all kinds, and I refinish furniture as well. We are slowly redoing our entire house. You can read about my projects on my blog www.CapeofDreams.com
No advice here. I’m a plant murderer from way back. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
I have murdered more than my share of plants. I hope to someday be able to keep them all alive.
I like greenery in a room, too. It looks fresh and it’s good for our air quality. I have to be careful that the cats don’t nibble on the plants. Many common plants are toxic to pets. My best care advice is not to overwater. I water once a week, and I very seldom use fertilizer. Tough love!
I was on a consistent once a week water schedule until summer started, and everything went wrong. They got too little water until a friend came by and over watered them. I just hope that I can get them back into good health.
The number of plants you have is impressive. I always love the touch of green they create inside a home.
To Douglas’ dismay, I can never have enough plants in the house. I would love to live in a green house I think!
plants are pretty resilient. and even if you don’t think you can save the plant, usually you can take a cutting and make a new plant baby from it. so it’s sort of like saving the plant! at least that’s my theory…
Excellent idea! I did not even think of cutting and making new plants. My aloe vera plant is the one that is doing worst. I do not think that it is going to be able to bounce back. I just did a little research and found this article. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-reroot-aloe-stem-91472.html I am going to try to start fresh with this one. Thanks for the help.