u/Disastrous_Pea4401

How many plants is too many before it stops being relaxing and starts being stressful?

I started with one snake plant and now have maybe 20, mostly propagated from friends and a few impulse buys. Watering, repotting and chasing pests has gone from relaxing to a low-key chore and ngl I'm stressing about light rotations and humidity. I've tried batching water days and culling slow-growers but not sure if I should keep a strict limit or rearrange the space. What number, routines, or house rules have helped you keep plant parenting fun instead of feeling like a second job?

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u/Disastrous_Pea4401 — 4 days ago

For those who have hundreds of plants — what system finally kept watering from being overwhelming?

Just hit about 200 indoor plants and watering is eating my weekends and sanity. I tried spreadsheets, an app, self-watering pots and a few DIY drip lines but nothing felt reliable long-term. Curious what actually worked for you — full automated drip with timers, grouping by light/water needs, or some hybrid routine that still lets you inspect plants? Share what you set up, how often you check it, and the one thing that failed so I don't repeat it.

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u/Disastrous_Pea4401 — 8 days ago