Plants

Snake Plant

a snake plank in a brown pot
Sansevieria trifasciata
Acquired
Dec 7, 2025
From
Live Trends, via Lowes, Wallingford
Lighting
any
Water
when soil is dry
Temperature
55-85 (min: 42)
Fertilize
once each spring/summer
Super Powers
releases oxygen at night, filters formaldehyde and benzene
History
Jan 3 2026
transplanted to 6in
Apr 13 2026
fertilized

Spider Plant 1

a spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Acquired
December 28, 2025
From
Marana Arizona
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
avoid flouride
Temperature
55-88
Fertilize
semimonthly spring/summer
Super Powers
Removes carbon monoxide and xylene
History
December 28, 2025
3 cuttings
December 29, 2025
3 in 6in pot
January 31, 2026
split into 3 4in pots
March 5, 2026
transplanted to 6in
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

Spider Plant 2

a spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Acquired
December 28, 2025
From
Marana Arizona
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
avoid flouride
Temperature
55-88
Fertilize
semimonthly spring/summer
Super Powers
Removes carbon monoxide and xylene
History
December 28, 2025
3 cuttings
December 29, 2025
3 in 6in pot
January 31, 2026
split into 3 4in pots
March 7, 2026
transplanted to 6in
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

Spider Plant 3

a spider plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Acquired
December 28, 2025
From
Marana Arizona
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
avoid flouride
Temperature
55-88
Fertilize
semimonthly spring/summer
Super Powers
Removes carbon monoxide and xylene
History
December 28, 2025
3 cuttings
December 29, 2025
3 in 6in pot
January 31, 2026
split into 3 4in pots
March 7, 2026
transplanted to 6in
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

Aloe Vera

an aloe vera plant
Aloe vera
Acquired
December 29, 2025
From
CVS, Silver Lane, East Hartford
Lighting
medium to bright, indirect
Water
check every 7-10 days
Temperature
70-80 (min: 32)
Fertilize
yearly in spring
Super Powers
History
Jan 17 2026
transplanted to 6in
Mar 8 2026
fertilized
May 1 2026
refreshed soil, removed sick leafs

Peace Lily

a peace lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Acquired
January 8, 2026
From
Costa Farms, via Lowes, Plainville
Lighting
Low, indirect
Water
Weekly
Temperature
50+
Fertilize
quarterly in spring/summer
Super Powers
Absorbs mold spores and VOCs, increases humidity
History
Jan 25 2026
transplanted to 6in wicking pot
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

Ox-tongue Plant

an ox-tongue plant
Ox-tongue Plant
Acquired
January 24, 2026
From
Live Trends, via Lowes, Wallingford
Lighting
Bright
Water
At base, sparingly
Temperature
65-80
Fertilize
semimonthly in spring / early summer
Super Powers
History
Feb 2 2026
transplanted to 4in
Apr 13 2026
fertilized

Areca Palm

an areca palm
Dypsis lutescens
Acquired
January 31, 2026
From
California Tropicals, via Amazon
Lighting
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Temperature
Fertilize
semimonthly in spring/summer, once in fall
Super Powers
History
Feb 19, 2026
transplanted to 6in
Apr 13 2026
fertilized

ZZ Plant 1

a zz plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Acquired
February 17, 2026
From
Procacci Brothers, via CVS, Glastonbury
Lighting
any
Water
Moderate to dry
Temperature
65-70
Fertilize
3-4 months, quarter strength
Super Powers
History
Feb 22, 2026
split into 5 (6in, 5in, 2x4in, 2in)
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

ZZ Plant 2

a zz plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Acquired
February 17, 2026
From
Procacci Brothers, via CVS, Glastonbury
Lighting
any
Water
Moderate to dry
Temperature
65-70
Fertilize
3-4 months, quarter strength
Super Powers
History
Feb 22, 2026
split into 5 (6in, 5in, 2x4in, 2in)
Apr 15 2026
fertilized

ZZ Plant 3

a zz plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Acquired
February 17, 2026
From
Procacci Brothers, via CVS, Glastonbury
Lighting
any
Water
Moderate to dry
Temperature
65-70
Fertilize
3-4 months, quarter strength
Super Powers
History
Feb 22, 2026
split into 5 (6in, 5in, 2x4in, 2in)
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

ZZ Plant 4

a zz plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Acquired
February 17, 2026
From
Procacci Brothers, via CVS, Glastonbury
Lighting
any
Water
Moderate to dry
Temperature
65-70
Fertilize
3-4 months, quarter strength
Super Powers
History
Feb 22, 2026
split into 5 (6in, 5in, 2x4in, 2in)
Apr 14 2026
fertilized

Lemon Balm

lemon balm seedlings in a wicking pot
Melissa officinalis
Acquired
March 17, 2026
From
Serbia via Luxgrain L Cremer, Krefield, Germany, via CVS, Silver Lane
Lighting
bright indirect/full
Water
consistently moist
Temperature
55-80
Fertilize
monthly in growing season
Super Powers
mosquito repellent, attracts pollinators
History
April 23, 2026
transplanted to 6in wicking pot

Peppermint

herbs in tin pails
Mentha × piperita
Acquired
March 17, 2026
From
New Zealand via Luxgrain L Cremer, Krefield, Germany, via CVS, Silver Lane
Lighting
bright indirect light
Water
consistently moist
Temperature
55-70
Fertilize
monthly in growing season
Super Powers
pest deterrent (ants, spiders, mice)

Purple heart 1

a purple heart plant
Tradescantia pallida
Acquired
March 18, 2026
From
Coworker, Hartford
Lighting
bright indirect/full
Water
consistent moisture
Temperature
60-80
Fertilize
monthly in growing season
Super Powers
trails beautifully
History
April 23, 2026
fertilized

Purple heart 2

cuttings in pots
Tradescantia pallida
Acquired
March 18, 2026
From
Coworker, Hartford
Lighting
bright indirect/full
Water
consistent moisture
Temperature
60-80
Fertilize
monthly in growing season
Super Powers
trails beautifully
History
May 5 2026
transplanted to 6in wicking pot

Pothos

a pothos plant
Epipremnum aureum
Acquired
March 18, 2026
From
Coworker, Hartford
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
tolerant of underwatering
Temperature
60-80
Fertilize
semimonthly in spring/summer
Super Powers
Air purifying (formaldehyde, benzene); trails or climbs
History
April 23, 2026
fertilized

Moth Orchid 1

two money trees and an orchid in pots
Phalaenopsis orchid
Acquired
April 15, 2026
From
Plainview Growers, via CVS, Wethersfield
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
Soak roots for 15 minutes, then drain
Temperature
65-80
Fertilize
every other watering, spring-fall
Super Powers
air purifying
History
May 8, 2026
trimmed back three nodes

Money Trees

two money trees and an orchid in pots
money trees and orchid
Acquired
April 1, 2026
From
Whole Foods, South Windsor
Lighting
Water
Temperature
Fertilize
Super Powers
History
April 3, 2026
treated for powder mold with neem oil

Moth Orchid 2

an orchid, an african violate, and a hyacinth
Phalaenopsis orchid
Acquired
April 15, 2026
From
Plainview Growers, via CVS, Wethersfield
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
Soak roots for 15 minutes, then drain
Temperature
65-80
Fertilize
every other watering, spring-fall
Super Powers
air purifying

African Violet

an african violate
Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia
Acquired
April 15, 2026
From
CVS, Wethersfield
Lighting
bright indirect
Water
from the bottom
Temperature
65-75
Fertilize
semiweekly during growing season
Super Powers
pet-safe
History
April 30, 2026
refreshed soil