WEEK 1

I received an email shipping notification from Bloomscape about the arrival of my #newplantfriend.  I was over the moon excited because it has been years since I’ve had any plants in my home.  I remember trying with succulents at multiple points throughout my twenties, and no matter what I did, they would all die. So I figured if I killed succulents, then there is no way I could graduate to “real plants.”

I’ve been browsing Bloomscape’s website for weeks.  My new plant partner in crime, Codi, gave me a pep talk and recommended Bloomscape’s Tough Stuff Collection.  This collection has three super easy, adaptable, and forgiving plants perfect for new plant moms like me! It includes a  Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Hoya variety.

This is my first time buying plants online and having them shipped.  So my concerns are – will they be damaged, will there be dirt everywhere, won’t they get super parched traveling, etc.

My plants were delivered within three days of being shipped.  After opening the package, all my shipping fears disappeared – Bloomscape takes packaging to a whole other level!  Everything was safe and secure – no dirt anywhere because each plant came with soil coverings, and all plants were in excellent condition.  Most importantly, each plant came with its information care card that outlined light and water requirements, humidity and temperature preference, plant food, toxicity, and additional care information.  There was also a card with crucial steps about welcoming my new plants and where I could find answers to any questions I might have.

My three new plants are:

• Sansevieria
• ZZ Plant
• Green Hoya

I created an account on Bloomscape, signed up for their plant care support, and subscribed to Plant Mom’s tips for my plants.

The first week has gone by, and I still haven’t decided where each plant will “live” in my home.  I’ve been spending my mornings simply observing them and getting to know them.  My current water schedule is once per week (Thursdays), and I’ll be shifting to once every two weeks or when the soil completely dries out.

I’m super excited to have plants in my home, so please send all the good vibes my way!

Photos: bloomscape.com

WEEK 2

I received another email shipping notification from Bloomscape about the arrival of two additional #newplantfriends.  Even if you don’t have an account with a carrier’s service to be informed about deliveries, Bloomscape is spot on with their notifications and delivery times.

My two new plants are:

• Red Prayer Plant
• Philodendron Lemon Lime

Like before, my plants arrived safely – packaged securely, no dirt anywhere, and both plants were in excellent condition. In addition, each plant came with its information care card that outlined light and water requirements, humidity and temperature preference, plant food, toxicity, and additional care information.  There was also a card with crucial steps about welcoming my new plants.

I introduced my Red Prayer Plant and Philodendron Lemon Lime to their siblings – Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Green Hoya.  They will currently live together near my sliding glass door until I decide where they will live permanently.

All my plant babies look very happy together.  I’m also pleased to report that my Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Green Hoya are doing well one week in.

Keep sending the good plant vibes!

WEEK 3

It’s official; I’m a plant mom of FIVE.  So far, they are all doing well, and the most dynamic plant in the group is my Red Prayer Plant.  I didn’t notice at first, but the leaves drop and are somewhat horizontal every morning, and in the evening, they fold up vertically in a prayer motion.  So now the name makes sense!

All my plant babies look very happy and healthy, so keep sending the good plant vibes!

WEEK 4

I’ve been introducing our new plant friends to our book friends.   So if you follow us on social media @bibliolifestyle you will see them making cameos with the occasional photobomb!

I know we are not supposed to have favorites, but I’m obsessed with watching my Red Prayer Plant “pray.”  I find seeing the changes though not in real-time, is incredibly calming.  I might look into setting up a time-lapse video to see the actual movements.  I find it all so fascinating!

All my plant babies are very happy and healthy, so keep sending the good plant vibes!

All my plant babies look very happy together.  I’m also pleased to report that my Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Green Hoya are doing well one week in.

Keep sending the good plant vibes!

WEEK 5

So I know I have been playing favorites and obsessing over my Red Prayer Plant, but I have a new update on my Green Hoya.  When she arrived, she had a little spike but no leaves or signs of old blooms, but now she is sprouting new leaves, and I’m super excited!

My plant babies are also making more cameos with my books, and you can see more of these posts on our social media @bibliolifestyle.