plants / 植物
June 17,
2021
hello, my name is kristine! welcome to plant.com, a place where I will be documenting all my beautiful leafy greens 🌱
plant pictured: calathea exotica
(i like to call them peacock feathers)
June 20,
2021
hello again! i was at trader joe’s when i came across this beautiful heart-shaped plant! this plant produces water droplets between the stem and the leaf every morning, and that’s a little something i thought was very interesting!
plant pictured: philodendron rugosum
June 24,
2021
this monstera deliciosa was gifted to my sister by her godmother! she temporarily left it here for me to plantsit hehe🪴monsteras are tropical plants so they prefer humidity and gentle sunlight
plant pictured: monstera deliciosa
June 30,
2021
summer calls for more succulents! got this at the farmer’s market for $9, expensive but worth every penny😋
split rock succulents require indirect sunlight and partial shade for healthy growth, as well as well-drained soil. “blend a 25% cactus mix and 75% pumice” for the best result!
plant pictured: pleiospilos nelii
July 5,
2021
welcome back to another day of happy plants! today we have our friend Ba and her nana hair😌
SOBs (string of bananas) are indoor plants that require medium to high *indirect* sunlight. a lesson learned from taking care of succulents is to not water them on a strict schedule but to only water them when the soil gets crumbly! happy planting🌱
plant pictured: string of bananas
July 9,
2021
what better way to start your day off than to spend time taking pictures with your most aesthetic plant (cause of the pot)? this beautiful echevaria succulent has been with me since the beginning of quarantine! the third picture was taken in July 12, 2020 almost exactly a year ago from today.
my favorite nature app is called iNaturalist because there’s a plant identification feature that names your mystery finds! not only that, you can also discuss with experts/scientists about your observations and learn a thing or two from them.
plant pictured: echevaria succulent
July 12,
2021
snake plants are wonderful because not only are they low light and drought tolerant, but they’re also air purifiers that absorb cancer-causing pollutants! additionally, the three beautiful shades of green that add an extra pop of color to your house can bring the overall ambience up🪴 although they do take less maintenance than the usual indoor plants, do not forget to water them and give them love!
plant pictured: snake plants
July 14,
2021
string of dolphins are all the hype in japan right now, and we’re so grateful we were able to get our hands on three healthy pots because they’re so rare to find! these are definitely one of my favorites because of the cute little fins hehe🐬we keep them outdoors in partial shade so they don’t burn but also just enough sun so they thrive!🌱
edit: featuring seven new tattoo designs!!
plant pictured: string of dolphins
July 21,
2021
have you ever wondered which plant requires lowest maintenance yet radiates effortless, irresistible beauty? think no more! this is an indoor lotus lucky bamboo plant that sits in water 24/7. all it requires is water, a bit of sun, and lots of love🥰
plant pictured: lotus lucky bamboo
July 28,
2021
today was especially sunny so i had to go outside and snap some pics! hoya are house plants but we keep them outdoors under the big umbrella so they get all the sun they need. we give them frequent water splashes to keep them hydrated and healthy because their fertilization period is spring/summer! look at these amazing round green leaves ft. water stains :D don’t they just make you so happy??
plant pictured: hoya obovata
August 4,
2021
whew! it’s been so hot these days, around high 90s🥵despite it being extremely uncomfortable for me, this plant is absolutely living it’s best life soaking in all that vitamin d, so that’s good news (although they thrive better in indirect sunlight). in the third slide, this lady spider plant is making spiderettes (great for propagation!) and the babies are literally just ✨vibin✨
spider plants don’t need a lot of water. in fact, they need the soil to dry out once in a while so their roots don’t rot!
plant pictured: spider plant / spider ivy
August 10,
2021
all of a sudden everything’s spider related huh😌 here we have a luscious cobweb houseleek succulent, a flowering rosette that’s native to the Alps! remember to keep these somewhere sunny (think desert) and make sure they’re in well-draining soil so roots don’t rot. to keep them around all year long, plant them next to other sempervivum (houseleek) plants 🌱
last picture shows the plant in full bloom!
plant pictured: sempervivum arachnoideum
August 18,
2021
we love a low-maintenance plant woohoo!! the hoya carnosa compacta can last up to ten years if cared with these three tips:
1) indirect bright sunlight
2) watering only when soil is slightly crumbly
3) LOTS OF LOVE HEHE🥰 (+ humidity + fertilizer high in potassium + fast draining soil)
happy planting!
plant pictured: hindu rope hoya
August 26,
2021
before we get into more plants, i would like to give credit to mother (@gigi.pig) because she takes care of the plants most of the time!!
today we’ve got the rose succulent!🌹your rose succulent loves a lot of sun/shade and requires more water than most other succulents. well-draining soil keeps roots fresh and healthy! a weird quirk about rose succulents is that they are summer dormant, meaning that they grow more in the wintertime. “they’ll tolerate a fair bit of cold, to around the point of freezing, but will suffer damage and die if exposed to prolonged cold” (sublimesucculents.com).
tip: keep a succ at your desk for better concentration and improved study skills! (according to two recent studies)
plant pictured: rose succulent (greenovia dodtrantalis)
how do you find peace amidst chaos? embrace both the good and the bad—
let yourself truly feel.🌱
September 3,
2021
September 11,
2021
a sacred place
October 3,
2021
thicc appreciation post for nature bro!
also kousa dogwood fruits are a thing?
*see pic two for reference
i did a little research on them and they are edible! these fruits are native to multiple regions in Asia and are also filled with calcium and antioxidants (so, great for bones🦷)!
side note: kousa dogwood berries cleanse the liver and improve energy levels
it’s so lovely to be back in washington and i can’t wait to post more nature finds on this page😊
xo, kristine
November 1,
2021
thicc appreciation post for nature bro!
also kousa dogwood fruits are a thing?
*see pic two for reference
i did a little research on them and they are edible! these fruits are native to multiple regions in Asia and are also filled with calcium and antioxidants (so, great for bones🦷)!
side note: kousa dogwood berries cleanse the liver and improve energy levels
it’s so lovely to be back in washington and i can’t wait to post more nature finds on this page😊
xo, kristine
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