Plants

Have been trying to grow plants in Kuwait from the time I landed here. The ones that are successful are the ones that need least maintenance. Watering them during vacations needed much planning though. So, what are the plants that are easy to maintain indoors as per ChatGPT? 

🌿 Snake Plant (Sansevieria) – Super tough, barely needs water, and thrives in low light. Plus, it’s a great air purifier!

🌱 ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) – Practically indestructible. It grows slowly but can handle dim corners like a champ.

🍃 Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) – One of the best trailing plants for low light. It’s also super forgiving if you forget to water it.

🌵 Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) – Named for its toughness, this one survives in shady spots and is pretty low-maintenance.

🌿 Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – A little more dramatic (it droops when thirsty), but it thrives in low light and even gives you lovely white blooms.

🌱 Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) – A great way to add a tropical feel to a dark space without needing much light.

🍀 Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) – Comes in lots of cool leaf patterns and colors, and it’s very adaptable to low-light areas.

Snake plants and Pothos are the real heroes from the above. 

And have you tried DIY fertilizers for them? 

1️⃣ Banana Peel Fertilizer 🍌

Good for: Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, Parlor Palm

• Chop up banana peels and soak them in water for 24-48 hours.
• Use the water to water your plants (potassium boost!).
• You can also dry the peels, crush them, and mix them into the soil.

2️⃣ Coffee Grounds ☕

Good for: Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, Pothos

• Coffee grounds add nitrogen but should be used in moderation.
• Mix used coffee grounds with compost or dilute them in water before applying.
• Avoid for Snake Plants and Cast Iron Plants (they prefer slightly alkaline soil).

3️⃣ Eggshell Tea 🥚

Good for: All plants, especially Parlor Palm and Snake Plant

• Crush eggshells and soak them in water for 24 hours.
• Use the water for calcium enrichment.
• You can also grind the shells into a powder and mix them into the soil.

4️⃣ Rice Water 🍚

Good for: Pothos, Peace Lily, Chinese Evergreen, Parlor Palm

• After rinsing rice, save the starchy water.
• Use it to water your plants for extra nutrients.
• Helps promote microbial activity in the soil.

5️⃣ Epsom Salt Mix 🧂

Good for: Snake Plant, Pothos, Peace Lily

• Mix 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt in a gallon of water.
• Use it once a month to provide magnesium and sulfur.

6️⃣ Vegetable Scrap Tea 🥦

Good for: All plants

• Boil vegetable scraps in water, let cool, then use the strained water for watering.
• Adds a mix of nutrients naturally.