#easy plants

[making-bad-plant-choices]

I'm very attached to rabbit foot ferns.

He's just my little man. He's got a prune since this photo. But I love him

[nessysplanthaven]

Monstera ✨

3/3/22

[eartheatr]

⛧ Some easy houseplants to bring into your craft

ꕥ African Violet

If grown in the home, African Violet is said to promote spirituality within it, as well as aid in protection. African Violet petals can also be worn in an amulet for protection, and is also frequently burned as incense during the spring Equinox sabbat. African Violet is also an excellent plant to add to faery charms and spells, the violet protects against faery mischief.

ꕥ Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is very commonly used for healing all around the world. It can be used for burns, can help increase metabolism, and is even used as a toothpaste alternative. Aloe Vera can protect those inside the home from any malicious actions, it is also known to protect against accidents. This is why many people place Aloe Vera near the front door or in front of a window sill, to dispel negative energy. You can also dab some gel over each exterior doorway, or make a wreath with Aloe Vera and hang it on your front door to protect your home.

ꕥ Devils Ivy [Pothos]

Devils Ivy is one of the easiest plants to care for, although it is toxic to both you and your pets. So if you and your familiars like to munch on plants this is not for you. It's toxins make it very useful for things like binding and banishment spells, or in witch jars as a form of poison magick. Like most ivy, this plants growth around homes can also serve as protection

[ecogreenlove]

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[angelnumber27]

[arcadianruin]

I was thinking about plants, bc I have a ton, and realized that there's probably a lot of people who don't have plants and think they can't bc they're either bad with plants, or don't have enough light in their house. But there are lots of hardy plants that tolerate and even thrive in these kinds of conditions, so I'm going to make a short list of the plants I've found to be pretty hardy, even for someone like me, who is terrible with finicky or sensitive plants.

Pothos: Also called "Devil's Ivy", and for good reason. A pothos clipping will live happily in a jar of water for /months/ before really needing to be transferred to soil. They are low light lovers, too much sunlight will cause them to pale, and some of the leaves might turn yellow and die. Pothos tend to get "leggy", where they produce tendrils that reach down towards the ground. These can be whacked off at any time and as short or long as you like, and it won't hurt your plant! This trimming will also encourage your plant to get fuller in the middle, instead of focusing all its energy on its "legs". And you can stick these clippings in a jar or vase of water, and let them sprout roots, if you or friends and family want more plants. They will also tell you when they're thirsty, once the leaves start to droop and look "sad", give them a thorough soaking and they'll perk right back up! This also means they are happiest in soil with good drainage. A good indoor potting soil or special cactus soil will both work well.

Snake plant: There are a /ton/ of varieties of snake plant, just like pothos, and they are all incredibly hardy. They are low light lovers, and /love/ to dry out between waterings. The soil my snake plant is in has a lot of bark in it, sometimes I worry that it drains /too/ well, but in the winter I watered it once a month, and it is /thriving/. They're a good plant for a small empty corner space, since they like the low light and grow up more than they grow out. The only problem with a snake plant is that once a leaf is damaged, it may not die, but it will stop growing.

Chinese Evergreen: Again, so many different varieties. Chinese Evergreens are a beautiful, leafy, full and bushy plant...when they eventually get there. This is a slow growing plant, which is great if you're short on space and need something that can stay in a small pot for a long time. I got mine as a baby about two months ago, and it's managed to grow a single new leaf since then, boosting it to 7 whole leaves! It's quite happy, they just like to take their time. Pretty tolerant of light conditions ranging between low and bright indirect, this is another plant that enjoys drying out between waterings, and is known to be pretty hardy.

Zebra Haworthia: I'll admit it, I'm a succulent killer. Not on purpose, it's just that a lot of succulents can be snobby and sensitive about the amount of water they're getting, and I've always struggled with plants like that. But the Haworthia is different. They enjoy bright indirect light, and potentially /small/ amounts of direct light (they'll start getting pale to tell you they're getting too much light. Like most succulents, they can get sunburnt), and they are very happy drying out between soakings. I've managed to keep mine alive for over a year, I've even had to repot it, it's doing so well! And if you feel like you're underwatering your Haworthia, gently squeeze the leaves as a test. If they feel at all squishy, your plant wants a watering!

Bromeliads: Bromeliads probably top every other plant on this list when it comes to variety. There are over 3,000 different species! Some are very ornate, others look like they came from an alien planet. All of them are vibrant and beautifully colored tropical plants. Bromeliads are big fans of low light, as they can very easily get sunburnt! Bromeliads are unique in that they don't absorb water through their roots once mature. Their leaves form a "cup" at the base of the plant, which is designed to retain water that is caught on their often wide leaves. They drink from this "cup" when they're thirsty, so they're essentially a self-watering plant. Just make sure they always have water in their cup! Unfortunately, Bromeliads are almost always sold in bloom...which is the last stage of their life. Bromeliads only bloom once, then they slowly die over the course of months, while feeding their energy into "pups" - little baby clones of your Bromeliad! Baby Bromeliads can be difficult even in the best of conditions. They haven't yet formed a "cup" yet, even by the time you separate them from the mother plant, so you have to water the dirt instead. Bromeliads naturally have a very shallow and small root system, which makes them ideal for shallow and small pots, but as babies, even by the time you separate them, they'll probably only have three or four roots at best, and small ones at that. They are also quite prone to fungi in their roots as babies. But this can be easily prevented by dipping them in milk before you transplant them to their own pot. Yes, milk. Milk is a natural antifungal agent, and the calcium is /very/ good for plants, especially babies. So you won't have to worry about the effects of harsh antifungals on your fragile baby Bromeliad. And it certainly doesn't hurt to occasionally continue watering them with milk (I diluted mine with water, but you don't have to) as they grow and mature. Bromeliads are also pretty sensitive to the fluoride and other chemicals found in tap water, so distilled water is usually best for them to avoid any issues. They sound like a lot of work, but are actually a pretty low-matinence plant. And their bright colors and strange shapes always make for an interesting centerpiece and conversation starter! (Also, Bromeliads and air plants are cousins)

This turned out longer than I thought it would be, but I hope it helps some of you out there!

[seattlesucculents]

Assorted Sansevieria

[spottieoreo]

This is my current room setup for the summer. I left my wonderful boyfriend specific instructions on how to care for my plants and this is the progress he sent back.