Indoor Plants Acting High Maintenance

gardenglow

So, here’s a real head-scratcher: Has anyone else noticed their indoor plants acting like they’re auditioning for a reality TV cooking show? I mean, my poor Echinacea (yes, I have one of those fancy indoor varieties) seems to demand a daily double scoop of “lemon cream” fertilizer—or at least that’s what I imagine it’s craving when I forget to water it. Am I supposed to start a gourmet plant food catering service, or is there a secret manual titled, “Indoor Plant Cuisine for the Entitled”? Any tips before my plants file for a transfer to a spa?

ThePottingBench

I’ve been there too—sometimes it really feels like our plants have their own gourmet tastes! I found that keeping a consistent watering schedule and sticking to the fertilizer label’s recommendations often helps tame those extravagant cravings. It might be worth experimenting slightly with the dilution rates or timing if you feel your “Echinacea” is overindulging. Not quite a spa day routine, but it usually does the trick!