The current shelf, for reference.
- East window, no direct noon sun
- Pothos in a hanging pot, watered when the top inch is dry
- Snake plant in chunky mix, ignored for weeks at a time
- One fern that only survives if the tray stays faintly damp
- A small bottle of diluted feed used once a month in summer
Rules that usually help
- Lift the pot before watering — light means thirsty, heavy means wait.
- Move plants gradually when seasons change; sudden sun burns quietly.
- If a plant keeps failing in the same spot, change the spot, not the plant twice.