Back in the 50’s, until we moved to another state and mom gave them all away, we had beautiful BIG house plants.
In the living room was an African Violet tree that I loved.
After moving we never had plants so maybe that’s why I always have had them, a love and comfort from childhood.
You have got me thinking now, Jane.
Never stopped to consider before.
I have to have a house sitter just to water the plants if we are going to be gone longer than a few days.
I remember mom had SO many spider plants, in our breakfast/sun room, along with MANY other plants.
I always thought it was so cool how she could pinch off one of the hanging ‘spiders’, put it in a glass of water to take root, and then share the new plant/s with others.
I have mine trained to a once/week watering schedule. :-)
You helped me with my plant food choice/method, when I only had the Ficus tree (that I almost killed!). It’s come back, beautifully, now. It likes getting fed. :-)
I have all plants in one room and it’s pretty easy with the once/week watering/feeding schedule. If we’re away longer than that, I’ll have to get a sitter :-)