Most of us probably have that one friend that is the proudest plant parent, you know, the one you can’t take anywhere because they have to at least look at the plant section. But if you’re like us, you probably find yourself jealous at times because no matter how hard you try, you just can’t keep plants alive. (SAME.) Well, the cool thing is, green thumbs were black thumbs at one time too, and they are more than willing to pass on their wisdom and knowledge. So we put together some great tips from our resident green thumbs that will help you take the very best care of any and all future plant babies. Let’s get started!
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Start Small (and Easy!)
Before you go plant shopping and pick what may look pretty, do your research and read up on what plants are easy to take care of, and start with one of those. Just one, but really give it your all by getting a watering schedule down, finding the best sunspot for your plant, researching plant food, etc. Once you feel comfortable and you and your plant are thriving, then add to the family.
Watering Time
As crazy as it sounds, water schedules are what get us every time. We’re guilty of both watering too much and not watering enough, and never knowing where we messed up. And if that accurately describes you as well, it’s no wonder because every plant has different watering needs, so it’s best to do a little research and see if your plant prefers dryer conditions or not so much. As a general rule of thumb, most plants need to be watered when the top ½ – 1 inch of soil feels dry.
Propagate as Needed
Not only is propagating a way to encourage fresh growth on your plant, but it’s also a great way to get more plants out of the ones you already have. Your planty friends will always appreciate the gift of new plants.
Low Maintenance Doesn’t Mean You Can Forget About Them
Most of us have probably been told about or gifted succulents because “you can’t kill them”, but we know you absolutely can. So just keep in mind that if a plant is low-maintenance, it doesn’t mean you can just set it on a shelf and never have to do anything with it; no matter how low-maintenance a pant may be, it will still require sunshine and water.