{"id":245776,"date":"2021-12-08T13:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T05:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=245776"},"modified":"2021-12-16T14:47:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T06:47:53","slug":"lessons-growing-house-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lessons-growing-house-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"You reap what you sow: 6 lessons I learnt from growing houseplants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that my love for<a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/indoor-house-plants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> houseplants<\/a> is unrequited. Last year, I tried my best to keep a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/how-to-care-indoor-plants-succulents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">succulents<\/a> alive during the circuit breaker but failed miserably. Yet despite the many unsuccessful attempts to nurture my green thumb, I didn\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n<p>My love for these green beauts flourished after I received a Monstera in a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/videos\/honeycombers-tries-make-your-own-kokedama\/\">kokedama<\/a>. Soon after, I found myself taking care of 11 plants \u2014 some are thriving while others are\u2026 well, more on that later! Over the last 10 months, growing houseplants has taught me things that inadvertently shaped me into the person I am today.<\/p>\n<h2>Life lessons I learnt from growing houseplants<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245778\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-245778 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Monstera-900x643.png\" alt=\"Lessons growing houseplants | Monstera\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Monstera-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Monstera-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Monstera.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Huy Phan via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>1. Having houseplants is a form of self-care<\/h3>\n<p>Yeah, cool. In return for water and light, they give us oxygen and keep us alive. But for me, it&#8217;s the simple fact that they make me happy. Studies have shown that immersing yourself in nature reduces stress levels \u2014 and I can attest to that after trying out <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/forest-bathing-experience-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forest bathing<\/a>. So it\u2019s only natural that a similar effect is achieved when you transform your home into a jungalow.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Growth takes time<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245779\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-245779 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Philodendron-900x643.png\" alt=\"Lessons growing houseplants | Philodendron\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Philodendron-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Philodendron-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Philodendron.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Severin Candrian via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a valuable lesson my houseplants taught me. I got a trailing Philodendron in the hopes it would cascade beautifully down the top of my bookshelf. But after a month, when it barely reached the halfway point, I got sorta annoyed. Fast forward to now: its lush leaves are slowly creeping their way to the floor. In a way, I can apply this to my life. Whatever positive changes I make, I have to be consistent and, more importantly, be patient. Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, after all.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Too much care can be suffocating<\/h3>\n<p>Let nature take its course \u2013 leave the plant alone and water only when necessary. I learnt that the hard way. Pro tip: it&#8217;s always better to underwater than overwater. And this lesson can parallel our own lives. When you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed, sometimes it&#8217;s good to just step back and take stock. In the wise words of Claire Foy (aka Queen Elizabeth II) from Netflix\u2019s The Crown, \u201cTo do nothing is often the best course of action.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>4. Life isn&#8217;t a rat race<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245782\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-245782 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Peace-Lilly-900x643.png\" alt=\"Lessons growing houseplants | Peace Lily\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Peace-Lilly-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Peace-Lilly-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Peace-Lilly.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Severin Candrian via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why was my Anthurium Magnificum thriving while my Peace Lily still looked the same from the time I bought it? These were just some of the questions I asked myself when I started collecting houseplants. It took me a while to realise that every plant, even from the same species, grows at its own pace. We can afford to think like that, especially in this hustle culture where overworking is idealised. Remember, step back and take care of yourself first. Eat well, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and a little bit of sun won\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n<h3>5. There\u2019s beauty in everything<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245783\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-245783 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Asparagus-Fern-900x643.png\" alt=\"Lessons growing houseplants | Asparagus Fern\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Asparagus-Fern-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Asparagus-Fern-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/Lessons-growing-houseplants-Asparagus-Fern.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Venkat Gunasellan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While I\u2019ve gotten the hang of growing houseplants, I still mess up sometimes. For instance, my lush Asparagus Fern now sports golden-yellow leaves: a clear sign of overwatering. But as time passes, I appreciate its new look \u2014 like it\u2019s trapped in eternal autumn weather. Now, it makes for a beautiful centrepiece in my living room.<\/p>\n<p>After going through some lows in 2021, it made me realise there\u2019s truly a silver lining to any situation. It can force you to grow uncomfortably, but in retrospect, some of the mishaps are blessings in disguise. As for my Asparagus Fern, I won\u2019t be throwing it away anytime soon.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Learning never stops!<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve come a long way but I still have so much to understand about houseplants. There was a time when my Caladium started dropping its leaves left, right and centre. I thought it died, but turns out it was entering dormancy. A few weeks later, it started growing new leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, I&#8217;ve also picked up words of wisdom from plant influencers like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCQlO-ab3L9WIUDCN899q56w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Summer Rayne Oakes<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/houseplantjournal\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Darryl Cheng<\/a> of House Plant Journal fame. During this journey, the houseplants have taught me (and still continue to teach me) so many valuable life lessons.<\/p>\n<p>So give it a go, I say. Even if it\u2019s a cactus, I&#8217;m sure it&#8217;ll teach you a thing or two about life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that my love for houseplants is unrequited. Last year, I tried my best to keep a pair of succulents alive during the circuit breaker but failed miserably. 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