Our Gardens

@Shaz51 Thank you very kindly.

@tyme

Thank you so much. I’ve learned most of what I know through trial and error. I rarely buy plants or pots because they can be expensive, so many of mine have been gifted, picked up for free, or grown from cuttings. I also reuse yoghurt containers as outer pots, and I recently learned how to make seed starters out of toilet paper rolls. I can’t believe I never thought of that earlier. Bunnings also has a free section for planting pots, which has been really helpful.

I know I’m probably not using the perfect soil for every plant, but so far my plants seems happy, so I haven’t bothered buying special mixes, especially since it can be quite expensive. Caring for plants has become a calming and meaningful hobby for me. I enjoy observing their needs and noticing gradual growth, which often feels connected to my own personal journey.

One of my early mistakes was overwatering. I initially tried following a schedule, but I realised plants require different amounts of water depending on their conditions. Now I check the soil weekly and water only when it feels dry. I’ve come to realise how important lighting is as well, that was something I had to learn over time. I was given an indoor plant book for my birthday once, which has helped, but I’ve definitely made mistakes in the past. It’s all part of figuring things out.

Would you mind sharing a photo of yours? Maybe we can solve the plant puzzle here together as a group. 😊

@Jynx

One of my mistakes was overwatering. @SaltwaterSoul , I tend to water one plant , I water all of them

I brought my begonia inside but it is not doing too well

did you know that begonia goes dormant each year and comes back but I dont think mine will this year

@tyme , @Jynx , @DownMoreThanUp , @Chasingsunsets , @Dimity , @Rosepetal96

@Shaz51 yes I think overwatering is one of the big mistakes....but hey we are all learning!

Hmm..well sometimes plants can get a bit of a shock once moved, do you think it may settle as soonest it's used to it's new environment? What kind of light does the plant need?

I didn't know that, do you think it could it be a sign that it's going dormant? What kind of symptoms does it shows, maybe that could help you figure out the cause..🙂

My one and only indoor plant is a calathea @Shaz51 @SaltwaterSoul so, I read that since it is a jungle plant used to swampy areas, having water underneath it can help! So it is inside a slightly bigger pot with no holes, propped on some stones in the bottom. I keep it topped up with water, about halfway up the stones, and the pot rests on top - so it can draw up moisture as it evaporates! I only need to water it like once a week, and then also spritz it with some mist to mimic natural humidity. Been alive for like 3 years now!! Buuuut I think that it probably needs a re-potting 😅

@SaltwaterSoul @Shaz51 - supposedly these new apps allow you to take a photo of the plant and tells you what it needs... wonder how accurate these apps are? Then again, I don't love my plants enough to purchase the app....

Bunnings is one big headache for me! I always feels so overwhelmed in there!

Can you tell I don' thave a green thumb?

I don't and won't pay for my plant app @tyme , @Jynx. @SaltwaterSoul

I use a free app

@tyme I don't actually use any apps, maybe I am a bit old school I like to read books. But I bet these apps would probably work out pretty well, not sure how much they charge these days? That's ok, I think I always thought I was bad at plants, when I was younger I think I owned one plant (!) I guess I was back then comparing myself to everyone else's plants and thinking I couldn't do that but yeah just gave it a try, turned out I must of done something right..? Although I did end up loose a few tomato plants once, by overwatering I believe...poor plants. Haven't tried it again, but maybe one day.
Would you feel comfortable sharing one of your plants? It doesn't matter if its not doing well, we can maybe sort it out together as a group?! 😊

@Shaz51 What app are you using? 😊

@Jynx

I've never used the apps myself, but they seem to be pretty cool - the idea of it is anyway. Supposedly, you take a photo of a dying plant. The app recognises the plant and tells you what to do to revive it @SaltwaterSoul

I use " plant parent " @SaltwaterSoul

How about you ?

Yes it will tell you what might be the problem and give you a solution @tyme , @Jynx , @DownMoreThanUp , @Rosepetal96

Do you take a photo @Shaz51 ?