I am a plant girl with a pretty green thumb. I like having plants indoors and out of doors. I like bringing outdoor plants indoors for the winter and to see how happy they are when placed back outside. Recently I found a plant that I had never seen while looking through a home decorating book and the more I saw it used throughout the book the more I wanted it. I looked and looked online and at local nurseries and finally bought a plant from a dealer on Amazon.
I have also, this Spring, been scouring yard sales in search of the perfect pot to house my new friend. I first thought that I could place it in something that would fit in a crystal cake stand with lid that I have but have decided, after reading reviews, that it needs oxygen. I wound up with four different vessels for my plant and couldn't decide which one to use. This past Saturday it occurred to me that maybe I could divide the plant. So I looked up videos on youtube and found one that made it look very simple. Simple enough for me to roust up the courage to do it.
I gathered my four dishes on a tray along with my plant, dirt, rocks, gloves and water bottle and headed out to the picnic table to give it a whirl. After all, if it didn't work I might cry a little but all I could do was order another one. I gave it my best shot and it actually was pretty easy. I placed rocks for drainage in the bottom of my pots then potting soil on top of that. I then pulled my Baby Tears plant apart with utmost ease and care and placed each piece in it's new home. They are all doing great so far. I am keeping them semi-moist and out of full window sun until they settle in good.
I absolutely cannot wait to see the little plants with tiny leaves spilling over the sides and up the glass of my chosen homes.
The first four pics shown are the images from the decor book that inspired my new found desire for this precious little plant.
And this is my repotting station. At this point my stomach was in knots. I get a tinch nervous when repotting plants I've never dealt with before. But it gives me a good feeling when I've done it.
My old style sprinkler and bottle.
Hard to believe it was all in that one pot!
And this is my repotting station. At this point my stomach was in knots. I get a tinch nervous when repotting plants I've never dealt with before. But it gives me a good feeling when I've done it.
My old style sprinkler and bottle.
I bought my plant HERE.
The helpful video I found is here.
The fabulous home decor book I found this plant displayed in is HERE.
