Why I Gave Up on These Popular Houseplants

You know those plants everyone says are “easy,” but they just won’t thrive for you? I’ve been there! In this special Triumphs and Failures episode, I’m sharing my biggest plant challenges and the surprising successes I eventually had.

I’ll be upfront about the frustration I faced with my Orchid, the infamous Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum), the often-tricky Ruby Necklace (Othonna capensis), and the beloved Chinese Money Tree (Pilea peperomioides). Some of these plants completely stressed me out, but after months of trial and error, I found the exact care routines that finally made some of them flourish.

If you’re struggling to keep these plants alive, watch to see what worked for me and how you can turn your plant fails into plant wins!
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Ms. Frankie takes us along on her daily plant life journey. Her series Gotta Grow or Go is full of insights on how to help you grow a beautiful plant collection, one plant at a time.