What is Reddit's opinion of New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family?

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I follow several accounts on Instagram that focus on what I think you’re looking for.

One is @houseplantjournal He has a book, which when searched on amazon gave plenty of recommendations on other books.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419732390/?creativeASIN=1419732390&linkCode=w61&imprToken=sUSKZq2JlUPVSDaN-ANcDA&slotNum=0

Also, the Instagram accounts @thejungalow is great and I believe they also have a book, and @thesill if you’re in nyc or LA offer courses.

I bought this book to help me not kill as many plants:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419732390/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't bought plants since buying it just yet, but I'm hoping it helps. I also downloaded Planta to help with this.

 

I bought a Bellroy tech pouch that I ended up not loving as much as my previous low-frills solution, but it's definitely nice for people who have really big bags or use totes as their main work/laptop bag.

 

Bought a lot of sweats at Roots on a trip to Canada, and I must say that as someone who's not usually into sweats, I'm really impressed with how good these feel. We'll see if they can last.

 

Comics: I bought the entire Paper Girls book last month, but haven't started reading it just yet. I'm really excited for Saga to continue again next month, so I'll also have to re-read those. This is easily the book I've read the most, since I've re-read the whole thing in it's entirety each time a new book has come out.

Hey OP,

I've been there, and I've been you. And I know how sad it is to be told to try one of those "easy" plants after having done your best with the ones you actually like. There was one book that really changed the game for me, and it was The New Plant Parent by Darryl Cheng (not sponsored, lol). It definitely isn't a walk in the park to get into indoor gardening. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially knowing that you bought from great places and got the best tools money could possibly buy. Just keep at it. All the plants you listed above have interesting care tips in that book, too.

I felt really miserable when the first few plants I propagated ended up dying. But then I realized that dying plants and gardening overall kinda taught me a couple things about patience, for myself and for those finicky green creatures. It also taught me to keep trying, just like how plants will fight to live in even the most unsuitable conditions.

Do you know the difference between a master gardener and a beginner? The master gardener has killed a thousand more plants. Even if you decide not to read it I'll leave you with this: plant parenting and gardening is a life-long learning experience. We're all cheering for you.

I picked up this helpful book via amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419732390/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The light meter I use is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A0ETXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Grow light: https://www.soltechsolutions.com/product/aspect-plant-light

Humans experience light very differently from plants and with broad statements like "bright indirect light" floating around, it's quite easy to underestimate the intensity of light a plant actually receives.

>If plants had eyes, they would roll them every time someone said the phrase, "thrives in low light". This is simply a a justification for using plants purely for decor. I prefer to say of the plant that it "starves gracefully at 50 foot-candles"

The last part tore me and pushed me to get more involved in understanding the needs of my fiddle.

The New Plant Parent is good. He has a website and blog too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Plant-Parent-Develop-House-Plant/dp/1419732390/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I’d recommend Houseplant Journal. He has a ton of good info and even has a book fittingly called The New Plant Parent.

I would recommend:

This one https://www.amazon.ca/New-Plant-Parent-Develop-House-Plant/dp/1419732390

And this one https://www.amazon.ca/How-Kill-Your-Houseplant-Horticulturally/dp/1465463305

I think the book "new plant parent" is really helpful for beginners.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419732390/

I think there are some free PDFs floating around the internet too.

Here are some more pictures with the plant names:

Tradescantia nanouk tricolor: 1, 2 - this plant is my pride and joy. I got it on a whim back in April and it has grown SO much! It hangs in a west-facing window and receives direct sun in the afternoon, which it seems to love. I tried moving her to a less sunny spot (for aesthetic purposes) but she hated it and started wilting. I water when the first inch of the soil is dry, but she isn't super dramatic about it.

 

Senecio macroglossus: 1 (left side) - I don't think I've seen this plant posted here, which I'm surprised by because I think it's so lovely. Look at this all white leaf he put out! Seemingly very resilient if given enough full sun. Also sits in my west-facing window. I let the soil completely dry out before watering. I use an extra-long plant hanger because he loves to climb!

 

Bird's nest fern: 1 - guys, this plant is an absolute UNIT. He grows like a madman. I switch between hanging him in my west-facing window and sitting him on my kitchen table. I don't let him dry out completely before watering.

 

Ficus tineke (left) and Ficus elastica (right): 1, 2 - there's just something about rubber trees. Surprise surprise, they sit in my west-facing window receiving direct sun. I'm still experimenting with the tineke, not sure if she wants full sun or a spot farther from the window. I let both of these dry out before watering.

 

Monstera: 1 - talk about a glow up. I learned a lot about how to take care of this guy from /r/plantclinic. Needs way more sun that I was giving him and better draining soil, because of that I water pretty frequently. Sometimes twice a week!

 

I'm happy to answer any other questions. I feel so fortunate to have all these plants thriving this summer! I learned a ton after reading the New Plant Parent. I highly recommend it to those who want to learn more about plant care!