Working from home was a difficult transition for me, but adding plants (and having good light) make all the difference. I thought you folks would approve.

  • Rannoch@lemm.eeEnglish
    7·
    2 years ago

    I love it! Looks great. I’m jealous, I’ve had to severely limit my houseplant numbers and locations because my cats will try to eat anything and everything, even the plants that supposedly sting or taste awful to them. I’m hoping they grow out of it one day so I can have something set up like this!

  • verde.viento@mander.xyzEnglish
    7·
    2 years ago

    Lovely, thank you for sharing! For some reason I can’t see any comments in jerboa atm, so please excuse if this has already been asked. What is the tall one on the left, and is it happy to stay away from the light? All office greens complain when they’re not plastered up against a window.

  • ouroborostorus@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    2 years ago

    Gorgeous! I agree that having plants around makes working from home so much better. I have an ivy on my desk that has grown so much alongside my career! What kind of mouse is that? Looks ergonomic af.

  • NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nzEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    Me and my partner love having plants indoors but we get infested with gnats. We’ve tried hydrogen peroxide, and the yellow insect stickies and drying the soil out but nothing seems to work.

    Any tips?

    • ellesper@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      Systemic granules. These are the solution, hands down. I’ve tried absolutely everything and this is the only solution that genuinely works. Neem oil did nothing. Mosquito bits kinda work, but they only kill the larvae and you have to keep re-applying it. Systemic granules will solve the problem

    • wiz@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      Try neem cake on top of the soil, it stinks, but it’s pet friendly. It saved my drama ficus twice. Also, you might be overwatering

      • NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nzEnglish
        2·
        2 years ago

        Haha, is it a really strong stink?

        Looks interesting. Also seems to have nutrients as well. Will look into this. Thank you!

        • wiz@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          2 years ago

          it’s not a deal breaker and after a few days it should go away, also depends on how much you use. I also used to mix it with soil, it might reduce the smell but I don’t bother lately since I don’t use too much. And it’s for sure better than spraying neem oil around lol

  • Strangian@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    I love the vibe! Being surrounded by life has a way of making a room feel so peaceful

  • Flying Squid@mander.xyzEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    I’m so jealous. I’ve never had a green thumb and we have almost no direct sunlight in our house, so plant growing just is never going to be a thing. But I grew up with a mother and grandparents who filled their houses with plants and I do miss it.