leafshelf

Quiet notes about keeping a few houseplants alive on a windowsill. Mostly watering mistakes, light experiments and the occasional rescue.

Recent entries

2026-10When the soil stays wet too long

Overwatering looks like underwatering until you lift the pot. Weight tells the truth faster than the leaves do.

2026-09One shelf, east window

Morning light is enough for pothos and snake plant. Anything fussier moves closer to the glass in winter.

2026-08Dust on leaves is not dramatic until it is

A soft cloth once a month does more than fancy fertilizer for the plants that already have enough light.

2026-07Travel watering without gadgets

A bottle drip and a shaded spot beat any app reminder that you will ignore from the airport.