I recommend plant nurseries as well. Since they are actively growing the plants they will have better advice and tips. One tip that works for me is to actually get an established plant that is a common houseplant to start. Like an 8 inch or larger. They are typically hardier. Starter plants while cheaper are more sensitive to learning curves. Large plants will teach you routine, realistic maintenance and care for that genus in my experience. Just be mindful that everyone will have their own experience and to take everything with a grain of salt.
It was so long ago, so I don’t remember very well but I think my beginner plant was a regular kalanchoe prop I got from a friend. It grew so well, the more I neglected it, the better it felt, and even bloomed for me because it was dry, cold and dark 😂 So I would recommend that one. I was also very attracted to flowering annuals like petunias, violets and lobelias because I got to have flowers on my balcony. It was a good gateway into plantcare because you have them for one season, you learn about watering and pruning and then you take a break.
Until recently, I couldn't keep pothos alive in soil...mine is in a vase of water. One of my first plants when I started collecting was a trailing asparagus fern.
Maybe I need to move mine pothos to water or even LECA. I didn't think about that. Asparagus ferns are very beautiful but I'm afraid I would kill them. haha!
Which plants should someone who kills cactus choose? I feel I should be banned from the garden section for harming plants😢 I do love look at beautiful plants ❤
Hello Plant Friends - Let me know which plants you find the easiest to care for or if you have any plant recommendations for beginners.
I recommend plant nurseries as well. Since they are actively growing the plants they will have better advice and tips.
One tip that works for me is to actually get an established plant that is a common houseplant to start. Like an 8 inch or larger. They are typically hardier. Starter plants while cheaper are more sensitive to learning curves. Large plants will teach you routine, realistic maintenance and care for that genus in my experience. Just be mindful that everyone will have their own experience and to take everything with a grain of salt.
I love your recommendation. I agree with that. Get a larger plant to teach you the routine. Awesome tips.
It was so long ago, so I don’t remember very well but I think my beginner plant was a regular kalanchoe prop I got from a friend. It grew so well, the more I neglected it, the better it felt, and even bloomed for me because it was dry, cold and dark 😂 So I would recommend that one. I was also very attracted to flowering annuals like petunias, violets and lobelias because I got to have flowers on my balcony. It was a good gateway into plantcare because you have them for one season, you learn about watering and pruning and then you take a break.
So funny because of just purchased a kalanchoe to avoid shipping fees on a plant order this week. LOL!
Until recently, I couldn't keep pothos alive in soil...mine is in a vase of water. One of my first plants when I started collecting was a trailing asparagus fern.
Maybe I need to move mine pothos to water or even LECA. I didn't think about that. Asparagus ferns are very beautiful but I'm afraid I would kill them. haha!
Which plants should someone who kills cactus choose? I feel I should be banned from the garden section for harming plants😢 I do love look at beautiful plants ❤
Every plants needs some kind of care so you'll have to think about what level of care are you willing to give.