Question:“On a plant to bring into the room”
On a plant to bring into the room
A first plant must be one that survives your neglect. Begin with what does not die when you forget the water. If the plant lives, it is your habit that has grown.
Three descend. Decide first how far from the window it will stand, then choose.
- PothosIt grows in dim light and forgives forgotten water.
- Snake plantWater once a month is enough, so it suits a lazy hand.
- MonsteraEach time a leaf unfolds, the room grows a little wider.
When Persephone returned, Demeter made the earth green again.