I didn’t choose the plant mom life, but I’m glad it chose me.
I became a mother during the pandemic, and six years later, I am the proud caretaker of 22 (green) children. I didn’t know that purchasing a single plant in 2020 would awaken my green thumb, but in the intervening years, I’ve maintained 20-50 plants. Some of them thrived, and others went to the greenhouse in the sky.
After unintentionally offing my peace lily, I realized I had a lot to learn. Not all plants are created equal— some need more sunlight, while others prefer a moody, dark corner. Some like to be watered every seven days, and others can last up to two weeks without a drink. But the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that the right fertilizer can turn a droopy, brown plant in the ICU into the shining star of your windowsill lineup — and I’m pleased to report that I’ve found it in the form of this houseplant food from Purived.