This is the first writing I read this morning.

Do not give your houseplant too much or too little water or light. Do not invest your sense of self-worth in your ability to provide the correct amount of water and light. Do not let your sense of self-worth entirely off the hook, though.

Houseplant Care Instructions, Which You Should Not Take Personally

Talia Argondezzi

Deborah Barchi

Jul 20, 2025

This is the first writing I read this morning. I am so glad I did. I wrote a poem called “A Killer of Houseplants” so I have been there and done that, but not with your panache. Thanks for your very funny tongue in cheek or should I say plant stuck in pot essay?👍😆