I see your point about plants, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences with them. A while back, I decided to give the whole "green workspace" idea a shot—picked up a couple of snake plants because everyone said they're practically indestructible. Well, let's just say my track record isn't great. Despite following all the instructions (minimal watering, indirect sunlight, etc.), one of them still managed to wilt on me. Maybe it was just bad luck or something off with my apartment's humidity levels...who knows.
That said, I do agree about the natural light aspect. When I was planning out my current place, I initially underestimated how much difference it would make. My previous apartment had tiny windows and felt gloomy no matter what furniture arrangement I tried. This time around, I prioritized window placement and orientation right from the start. It genuinely transformed the space—everything feels more open and inviting now.
I guess my takeaway is that while plants can be hit-or-miss depending on your situation (or gardening skills), focusing on natural lighting is almost always a safe bet. And hey, if you can keep your pothos alive better than I did my snake plant, more power to you...
I've had similar struggles with snake plants, oddly enough. Makes me wonder if certain apartments just aren't plant-friendly. Did you ever try measuring humidity or airflow in your space to see if that was the issue?
"Makes me wonder if certain apartments just aren't plant-friendly."
Honestly, some spaces just aren't cut out for plants, no matter how much you tweak humidity or airflow. I had a client whose apartment was basically a plant graveyard—nothing thrived, not even pothos. We eventually realized it was the lack of natural light combined with weird drafts from old windows. Sometimes it's less about measuring conditions and more about accepting the quirks of your space...or investing in some good artificial greenery.
Honestly, some spaces just aren't cut out for plants, no matter how much you tweak humidity or airflow.
I get what you're saying, but honestly, I think almost any space can become plant-friendly if you're willing to get creative. My old apartment had terrible lighting too, but adding some grow lights and choosing plants that actually prefer shade made a huge difference...sometimes it's just about adapting your approach.
"sometimes it's just about adapting your approach."
That's a good point—adapting can really open up possibilities. But I'm curious, do you think there's a limit to how much adapting is practical or worthwhile? In my experience, some spaces just feel naturally more welcoming to plants, even with creative solutions. Still, it's encouraging to hear you've had success even in challenging conditions...makes me reconsider giving my dim hallway another shot.
