So, I’ve been wanting to spruce up my place with some greenery, but let’s be real, I’m no green thumb. I decided to go on a mission to find some low-maintenance plants that could survive even my level of care (or lack thereof). I started by looking at what other people were doing, and it looks like it’s more common than you’d think. So many folks are in the same boat, wanting plants but not having the time or the knowledge to keep anything too fancy alive.
First off, I hit up a local nursery. I talked to this nice lady who seemed to know everything about plants. I told her straight up, “I need something that’s almost impossible to kill.” She chuckled and pointed me towards a few options. I felt like a total newbie, but hey, we all start somewhere, right?
Here’s what I grabbed:
- Devil’s Ivy: This one’s also called Golden Pothos. The lady at the nursery said it’s super resilient. It trails nicely, which I thought would look cool on my bookshelf. She told me it can handle low light and doesn’t need to be watered too often. Perfect!
- Monstera: Okay, this one’s a bit bigger and has those awesome-looking leaves with holes in them, like Swiss cheese. It sounded a bit fancy, but the nursery lady assured me it’s pretty chill. She said it likes medium light but can deal with low light too, and to let the soil dry out between waterings. We’ll see how I do with this one, but it looks so cool that I had to try.
- Snake Plant: I got this one because it looks really different. Tall, upright leaves. The nursery lady said it’s one of the easiest plants to care for. It can basically be ignored, which is music to my ears.
- Peace Lily: I know a bit of them. It’s a very beautiful one.
Besides the plants, I picked up a few other things. Got a misting bottle because I read that some plants like humidity. Also grabbed some different sized pots because, apparently, plants need bigger homes as they grow. Who knew? Oh, and small plant pruners. No idea when I’ll use those, but they looked important.
The lady at the nursery also mentioned something about fertilizers, worm castings, mycorrhizae, and liquid kelp. I nodded like I understood, but honestly, it sounded like a foreign language. Maybe I’ll learn about that stuff later. For now, I’m just focusing on keeping these plants alive.
The Setup
Back home, I found some spots for my new plant buddies. The Devil’s Ivy went up on the bookshelf, the Monstera in a corner that gets some indirect light, and the Snake Plant on my desk. I gave them all a good watering, following the instructions the nursery lady gave me. It felt good to get my hands a little dirty. It was like playing in the mud as a kid, but with a purpose.
It’s been a few weeks now, and so far, so good! They’re all still alive, which is a huge win for me. I’ve been checking the soil every few days and watering when it feels dry. I even misted the Monstera a couple of times. I’m starting to feel a little bit like a plant dad, and it’s kind of nice. I’ll see how long I can keep these guys going. Maybe I’ll even add a few more to my collection. Who knows, I might even become a plant expert one day. For now, though, I’m just happy to have a little bit of green in my life, and they really look good.
