@Lane
Thank you! I’ll reposition them. Looks like I’ll have to revisit the plant store 
@Lane
Cacti require special conditions to thrive indoors. Many people buy them thinking that because they need little water, they’ll be easy to care for.
Paris said:
@Lane
Cacti require special conditions to thrive indoors. Many people buy them thinking that because they need little water, they’ll be easy to care for.
Exactly. Many new plant owners don’t realize how much lower the light levels are indoors compared to outdoors or how much sunlight a full-sun plant like a cactus truly needs.
Clear pots make it way easier to check the roots if something goes wrong.
Zane said:
Clear pots make it way easier to check the roots if something goes wrong.
I’m switching to clear pots now.
If you think your plant is getting enough light, consider adding a grow light or two. Wait until they show signs of needing water.
Many beautiful plant collections online come from simply accumulating new plants.
I live in an apartment that doesn’t get a lot of light, but I still grow plants without any grow lights. Many plants can adjust to lower light but will grow slower.
I have a pothos growing by my front door with no windows, just using the occasional incoming light and electric sources.
Also, don’t rush to repot a newly bought plant. It’s already under stress from moving, and repotting adds more stress. Wait at least a week, but a month is better. Some more resilient plants may not mind as much.
Research matters, but spending time observing your plants is key. This way, you can see how they react and adapt.
- If you can, try bottom watering.
- Just know it takes a lot longer than people say.
- If you can, try bottom watering.
- Just know it takes a lot longer than people say.
How you water depends on the plant and roots. Shallow-rooted plants don’t really benefit from bottom watering.
@Lane
Every single one of my plants loves bottom watering, but different plants need different approaches.