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A better question might be: would it be better suited for a "houseplant" community, since this is more gardening and general nature inspired?

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[–] communist 48 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That would absolutely be worthwhile of interest, one post a day is FAR from spammy

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Thanks for the insight! I was worried since lemmy is still kicking off if overflowing communities would be a bother but then I guess it's better to Kickstart things too.

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[–] alyaza 29 points 2 years ago (1 children)

one post a day is definitely fine here, especially with some information for each--we get plenty of posts here, and i'm sure a lot of people would find it quite nice :)

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Great! I was wondering if it would be better for a houseplants category but I think I'd just be happy to share what facts I accumulated over time lol.

I'll be looking forward to learning your facts!

[–] Anissem@lemmy.ml 27 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you have a pet try and place them subtly in the background in all photos

[–] wildeaboutoskar 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This should be a rule for all sfw photos on the internet

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[–] fennec@feddit.de 22 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Fuck yeah, let’s go!

On another note: do you have some sort of irrigation system set up, or are you watering manually?

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago

No, they're all done manually. Irrigation systems are mainly meant for outdoors or "true grow rooms," I'm just a lady that has a ton of potted plants scattered throughout the house haha.

[–] jsasf 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I always seem to overwater, so I’d love on-site on how OP manages watering.

[–] kissmekate@feddit.uk 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not the OP, but I water weekly (I picked Sunday) and you get on board or die. (No one has died.)

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[–] Vodulas 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

We have a lot more plants than OP (over 400), and my partner swears by the Planta app. A lot of our's are outside, so in the summer it would be so much more work if we didn't have something to track them.

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm in awe

But YES!!! the planta app is amazing! It's definitely not to be listened to 100% of the time when it comes to watering, but it is an absolute plant bible!

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[–] Xero@infosec.pub 5 points 2 years ago

I'd also like to know this.

[–] idk 19 points 2 years ago
[–] FleaCatcher@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have over 170 house plants

How many houses do you have?

[–] WomboCombo@lemmy.nilskrau.de 20 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

I assume they don't have much space left for them self anymore:

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

It's funny in some places you're not far off especially with the big ones lol! But no, a lot of them are in really small pots, and I have a lot of juvenile plants, but once they grow up to adulthood I'm definitely going to need to repurpose another room...

[–] interolivary 5 points 2 years ago

Aw they're so happy there among their plamps

[–] kissmekate@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago

That person looks pot bound!

[–] pugs 3 points 2 years ago

This is amazing lmao

[–] benkinder@infosec.pub 16 points 2 years ago

I’d be interested in that!

[–] Haatveit 15 points 2 years ago

This would be really cool!

[–] BunBunInTheSun 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Could you also include details like what type of light and intensity does best as well as if it's toxic for pets?

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago
[–] jameschip 13 points 2 years ago

I would like to see this to be honest. I find I am fine at keeping things alive in the ground, but indoors things die eventually.

[–] 1993_toyota_camry 12 points 2 years ago

I agree this would be appreciated.

And if people feel like its spammy, or you decide you don't want to continue, you can always stop some time before the 170 days it up. :)

[–] Snapz 11 points 2 years ago

I'm intimidated to start with houseplants but would likely use this as a push to do so. Please do share

[–] Buzz4074 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Go ahead, I would suggest adding your personal touch. Opinions, anecdotes, trivia etc. Someone with a vast collection as your probably has interesting things to add.

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

That's good idea. Thank you for the recommendation :)

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[–] Harmageddon 6 points 2 years ago

Please do! That's not spammy, that's like a daily bite sized lesson!

[–] wildeaboutoskar 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That sounds great! Maybe have a name for the series so that people know to look for your other posts.

Incidentally though, if there is a houseplant community please let me know. I got a bonsai for my birthday and I really don't want to kill it

[–] MedicPigBabySaver 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Quick FYI... most bonsai need to stay outside 365 days a year. They're not plants. They are literally trees.

[–] momentary@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Can Bonsai survive in cold dry climates like Canada's? Maybe that's a stupid question to ask about a tree.

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[–] lunarshot 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)
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[–] Dee_Imaginarium 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think it'd only be spammy if you did all 170 in one day, but it would also be pretty impressive!

I'd love to see your plants and learn how you take care of them!

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Lol, I certainly don't have the energy (or time) for that!

[–] astronaut_catalogue 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Please do this, I'm still negotiating with my house plants.

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[–] Foon 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That sounds fun! I was actually thinking about doing something similar, but only about a few ones I think are special. Would love to see it.

Edit: what I mean is, I think it'd be interesting content, not that I'm in any way trying to "compete"!

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[–] Tastyzero 3 points 2 years ago

Sounds like great contents!

[–] Wigglet 2 points 2 years ago

Nah that sounds great! It would only be spammy if you were making us buy a pdf or sign up to an email list. Sharing pictures with helpful tips here is exactly what I want to see.

[–] diannetea 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I need this so bad, the only plants I can keep alive are orchids (both are two years old now) and I want to have other things but they always just die so fast.

[–] Kovari@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That's funny, out of all the plants I have, I've never owned an orchid because (ironically) I've been concerned about their care! I know now they're nothing to be scared of but I had that mindset when I first started collecting and I guess it just stuck lol.

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