Lil stitch chillin with a peperonia plant and nerve plant!! Was thinking of making it look like a gumball machine still undecided lol

Plant bonding + heart vibes 💚 • Plant appreciation • Self-care + plants • Gifting plants • Pink / heart-leaf plants Kissing my begonia and sharing a pic of my (PPP)Pink Princess Philodendron

I had these pothos in a prop box with spagnum moss and finally had roots so I potted them and only up from here happy planting !!

🪴 This plant variety is : 🌱 Polka Dot / Angel Wing Begonia Care • Light: Bright, indirect light. Too much sun can burn the leaves, too little can fade the spots. • 💦Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Keep soil lightly moist, never soggy. • 🍃Humidity: Loves humidity! Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, or near a humidifier. •🍄‍🟫 Soil: Well-draining, airy soil (potting mix with perlite works great). •🌡️ Temperature: Prefers warm temps (65–80°F). Avoid cold drafts. • 🌱Fertilizer: Feed lightly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer. 🌱 Main Types of Begonias & Popular Varieties 1. Cane Begonias (Angel Wing types) • Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata) • ‘Lucerna’ • ‘Sophie Cecile’ • ‘Benigo Pink’ • ‘Corallina de Lucerna’ 2. Rex Begonias (Rex Cultorum Group) – known for dramatic foliage • ‘Escargot’ • ‘Iron Cross’ • ‘Fireworks’ • ‘Red Kiss’ • ‘Merry Christmas’ • ‘Jurassic Series’ 3. Rhizomatous Begonias – grow from thick rhizomes • ‘Beefsteak Begonia’ • ‘Silver Splendor’ • ‘Emerald Wave’ • Begonia masoniana (Iron Cross Begonia) 4. Tuberous Begonias – famous for large flowers • Nonstop Series • Illumination Series • Pendula Begonias • Double-flowered tuberous types 5. Wax Begonias (Semperflorens Group) – common garden & indoor plants • Green-leaf wax begonia • Bronze-leaf wax begonia • Dragon Wing Begonia 6. Trailing / Hanging Begonias • ‘Boliviensis’ • ‘Million Kisses’ • ‘Santa Cruz Sunset’ 7. Shrub Begonias – bushy and woody growth • ‘Richmondensis’ • ‘Paul Hernandez’ 8. Hardy Begonias (Outdoor, climate-dependent) • Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia) Begonias are a whole world of texture, color, and growth habits—perfect for collectors and beginners alike 🌿✨

The "Swiss Cheese" Star: A Guide to the Monstera deliciosa The Monstera deliciosa isn't just a plant; it’s a whole interior design mood. Known for those iconic natural holes in its leaves (called fenestrations), it’s the undisputed heavyweight champion of the "Plant Parent" world. Why the Holes? 🕳️ You might wonder why a plant would evolve to look like it’s been through a paper shredder. In the wild, these holes serve two genius purposes: 1. 🔦Sunlight Pass-through: They allow light to reach the lower leaves in the dense rainforest canopy. 1. 🌀Hurricane Proofing: They allow heavy winds and rain to pass through the leaves without snapping the stems. Pro-Tips for a Happy Monstera 🪴 • 🧼Clean the Leaves: Dust acts like a sunblock for plants. Wipe those big leaves down with a damp cloth once a month so they can photosynthesize effectively. • 🪾The Moss Pole Secret: Monsteras are "hemiepiphytes," meaning they love to climb. If you give them a moss pole or a wooden stake, the leaves will actually grow larger and more fenestrated. • 🤔Don't Panic over Aerial Roots: Those brown, woody "tentacles" growing out of the stem are normal! You can tuck them into the soil or let them hang. Fun Fact 🍃 In its native habitat (Central and South America), the Monstera produces a fruit that supposedly tastes like a mix of pineapple🍍 banana 🍌 , and strawberry🍓. However, it takes a year to ripen and is toxic if eaten too early—so maybe stick to the grocery store for your fruit salad!🥗