Houseplants · by Rohan Mehta · 2026-09-05

What I wish I knew before trying watering for absolute beginners

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

I tried this in Cairo with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

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Tola Ibrahim · 16 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 10 months. This is more useful on a tired quiet Sunday than on a perfect day.

Curious Atlas · 0 likes

This. Exactly this.

Rizky Pratama · 5 likes

This is adorable and oddly motivating. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the corner shop.

Rohan Mehta · 2 likes

That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.

Noé Petit · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. The 2-minute rule is underrated.

Avery Johnson · 1 likes

Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? I learned that one the expensive way. This is kinder advice than most of the internet manages.