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Not yet Getting ready for my first plant A trailing plant Pothos, philodendron, string of pearls Cactus or succulent Aloe, jade, echeveria A big leafy plant Monstera, fiddle-leaf fig, rubber plant Not sure what it is Something green on the windowsill

Bright Near a sunny window Medium A few steps from a window Dim Far from windows, or north-facing

I forget Weeks can go by I overdo it Little and often, just in case I have a routine Water when the soil is dry

A pot with a drainage hole Any size, with a hole Potting mix Not garden soil A watering can Or any jug with a spout A moisture meter Probe that reads soil wetness Plant food Liquid or slow-release fertilizer