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Plant Parenthood 4w
What do I do with my plants in my dorm this winter break? I have a whole month I’m not going to be at my dorm and I don’t have any way to water them (I have philodendron and other plants that require lots of watering) or bring them home. Any tips?
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Anonymous 4w

because its the winter time your plants need significantly less water with the shorter days. you could just give everyone a really good soak and leave it up to survival of the fittest. i also had a great RA who was there over the break and would go check on them for me, so friends who are from the area or anyone u know who’s staying on campus for some reason may be able to help ease your mind about the babies.

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Anonymous 4w

i’ve heard orbeez in the soil can help but i’ve never tried it myself

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Anonymous 4w

I know I’m late but if you have a pot with drainage you can intentionally overwater it (or just put water in the saucer) a bit so that way the plant can suck up water from the bottom. It’s worked pretty well for me thus far. Alternatively you can get some boxes and just bring them with you, just be careful driving so they don’t tip over

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Anonymous 4w

jm personally praying but idk

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Anonymous 4w

can u propagate some plants for me please ?

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Anonymous 4w

I’ve watered them right before break and they were fine for the most part—if you’re really worried get some of those watering orbs you stick in the soil

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 4w

you could also take some cuttings to propagate with you just in case anyone doesn’t make it so you can still have a piece of the plant and just regrow it. plastic bags/containers might also work just to lock in moisture for the time that you are gone!

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 4w

I’m too scared to ask my RAs cause I haven’t talked with them too much lol. I’ll water them all the day before leaving and use plastic wrap for my big plants and ziploc baggies for the smaller ones. I have one watering orb somewhere I’ll try for my philodendron who’s been very thirsty lately

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 4w

I’m taking a bus home and I can take only two bags with me (carry on and personal like a plane), so I can’t take my plants. If I could, by golly I certainly would take them all lmao

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 4w

After reading these, I think I’m going to water everyone of them right before leaving, use a watering orb for my philodendron or maranta (haven’t decided which, and use plastic wrap or ziploc to keep in moisture. If I have the mental strength to, maybe I’ll ask my RA, but I’ll do my best to set them up for success for the month alone

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