Root-Bound?

Do you think Catherine’s plant is root-bound? Take a look at her post @botanicallyinsane—she wants to know. The roots have taken on a peculiar form and she’s gotten some interesting responses, especially from @brigidtepe who simply posted an endless loop of ramen noodles. We see the resemblance. Watch to the end if you’re curious about what the actual plant looks like. 

Catherine was in shock that she was able to add the rare, highly sought-after Philodendron Orange Melano to her collection. Check out the warm orange, peach, and pink variegation and you’ll understand why collectors are always on the lookout for this beautiful plant, and why one commenter (@bairey__) “literally screamed out loud just now.”

Alex @thehouseplantproject realized that some of his followers had never seen a variegated anthurium so he was happy to show off his favorite, Crystal Albo Platinum. “She’s gorgeous,”comments @pyle11357, “If you ever don’t like her, remember I’m your neighbor.” As Alex turns the plant we get to see the unique variegation on each of the other leaves as well, and the exciting second growth point!

Spider Warning. No, not spider mites. If you’re into bugs other than pests and beneficials you will want to check out Alex’s non-plant companion. His fellow spider appreciators, like @mariekbhome (“Looks so cute”) and @jaydella (“Wow your spider is even pink”) requested an update. You have been warned.

Over at the Garage Tropics don’t miss the seed grown Anthurium nervatum and its intriguing origin story. If you look closely, @anthurium_arthur is in the photo too. Just wow.

While you’re there, have a look at his thought-provoking Earth Day post.

Also from the garage—underneath the striking black leaf with glow-in-the-dark veining it reads: “Just be around a plant today. See if it works.” According to @malloryraethornton, “It worked.” There are some truly down-to-earth accompanying words that put plant collecting into perspective. We agree with @thehomebodhi: “Couldn’t have said it better.”