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Can we talk about how everyone thinks you need a greenhouse for orchids?
I've kept a Phalaenopsis alive in my dry Denver apartment for 5 years, no special gear. People keep telling me they're impossible without a humidifier, but mine sits by a north window and gets watered every 10 days. It's bloomed twice this year. I think we make it too hard for new plant lovers. What's one plant rule you've found isn't true?
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oliver_murphy7mo ago
Remember the "needs full sun" tomato myth?
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leoshah7mo ago
Totally, and it's not just plants. There's this weird pressure to turn every hobby into a gear checklist. Like you can't just cook, you need a special pan. Can't just run, you need the exact shoes. It makes simple joys feel like they have a high price of entry. Your orchid proves the plant just needs the basics, not a whole lab setup. We overcomplicate things to feel more expert, but it often just scares people off from starting.
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