Sept. 10, 2025
Plants, My Not-So-Close Friends 植物と私の微妙な関係
Flowers are, needless to say, beautiful, and I admire people who are good at taking care of plants. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. Each plant seems to have its own preferences for water, sunlight, and other conditions. Sometimes on Instagram I see people who manage to grow many plants even in rooms with very little sunlight, and I think that’s amazing.
I’ve tried growing several plants myself, but my favorites are succulents. Their plump leaves come in round, oval, or even triangular shapes, and they look so cute. Since they come from dry regions, they don’t need much water, and watering them once a month is usually enough. I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony.
The problem is that succulents need plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, so I can’t really keep them indoors. I wish I could surround myself with them in my room and take care of them there.
花は美しいと思うし、上手に植物を育てる人にもあこがれるが、なかなかできない。植物ごとに水やりのタイミングや日照条件も違うだろう。ときどきインスタなどで、あまり日光の当たらない部屋に住んでいるのにたくさんの植物を育てている人もいて、すごいなと思う。
いくつかの植物を育ててきた中で、気に入っているのは多肉植物だ。プリッとした葉は、丸っこかったり三角っぽい形もあり、見た目がかわいい。乾燥した地域から来た植物だから、水がほとんどいらないのだ。一か月に一回くらいでいいという。去年の11月に購入した鉢がふたつベランダで元気に育っている。
問題は、たくさんの日光や風通しのよさ必要な植物のため、部屋の中ではうまく育てられないことだ。私は自分の部屋の中でかわいがりたいのに。
I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony.
"two pots of succulents" isn't wrong, but when I read it, it sticks out. I think it's because the focus of the sentence is on the plants, and thus the noun "pot" is distracting. Someone else had a correction on the same thing and theirs was also good because "potted" isn't a noun, but an adjective, so the subject is still just the plants. I just wanted to provide another alternative.
The problem is thatUnfortunately, succulents need plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, so I can’t really keep them indoors.
I think "unfortunately" fits a little better here in the context of the rest of the discussion around succulents because it outlines that it is a disappointment for you. Using words like "favorite" "look so cute" and "thriving" gives the reader an understanding that you like them and "unfortunately" is a nice little bow on top to elicit a sympathetic feeling in the reader. Especially with the next sentence as your closing.
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Great work! I have several plants in my office at work I've grown over the years. Mostly they are vine plants that grow easily indoors. My pride though is a two foot avocado tree that I grew from my lunch a couple years ago. Although...It's a little weird to call it a tree because it is pencil thin due to being in a small pot and indoors. It's been around for a surprisingly long time though!
Sept. 11, 2025
Thank you! I wrote "two pots" because each one has a few succulents. I also tried growing an avocado, but mine ended up too thin. I guess avocados just aren’t suited to Japanese soil and climate.
Sept. 11, 2025
Ohhh. I didn't think of that when I was reading it. If that's the case, what I put wouldn't work and what you have is correct. Good luck on your future plant growing endeavors!
Sept. 12, 2025
Thank you! I hope my two pots grow strong and healthy.
Plants, My Not-So-Close Friends 植物と私の微妙な関係
Flowers are, needless to say, beautiful, and I admire people who are good at taking care of plants.
Unfortunately, I’m not one of them.
Each plant seems to have its own preferences for water, sunlight, and other conditions.
Sometimes on Instagram I see people who manage to grow many (or several) plants even in rooms with very little sunlight, and I think that’s amazing.
I’ve tried growing several plants myself, but my favorites are succulents.
Their plump leaves come in round, oval, or even triangular shapes, and they look so cute.
Since they come from dry regions, they don’t need much water, and watering them once a month is usually enough.
I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony.
or "potted succulents"
The problem is that succulents need plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, so I can’t really keep them indoors.
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Well done!
Sept. 11, 2025
Thank you!
Plants, My Not-So-Close Friends 植物と私の微妙な関係
Flowers are, needless to say, beautiful, and I admire people who are good at taking care of plants.
Unfortunately, I’m not one of them.
Each plant seems to have its own preferences for water, sunlight, and other conditions.
Sometimes on Instagram I see people who manage to grow many plants even in rooms with very little sunlight, and I think that’s amazing.
I’ve tried growing several plants myself, but my favorites are succulents.
Their plump leaves come in round, oval, or even triangular shapes, and they look so cute.
Since they come from dry regions, they don’t need much water, and watering them once a month is usually enough.
I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony.
The problemA challenge is that succulents need plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, so I can’t really keep them indoors.
"The problem" is fine, but "A challenge" is slightly more neutral. A challenge is something to overcome, a problem is something that needs to be fixed. If that makes sense.
I wish I could surround myself with them in my room and take care of them there.
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You could try air plants, they do ok in indirect light.
But to be honest, I've managed to kill those too.
Plants are difficult. 😩
Sept. 10, 2025
Forgot to mention there is an idiom "Green Thumb". Not sure if you have heard this phrase before.
If someone has a green thumb it means they are especially good at taking care of plants to the point the plants are usually thriving.
Sept. 11, 2025
Thank you! Yes, I’ve heard the expression "have a green thumb." I hope I do! Honestly, I tried air plants, but the direct air from the AC killed them. Well, you can see how I’m completely without a green thumb. Maybe mine is all red! lol
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Sometimes on Instagram I see people who manage to grow many plants even in rooms with very little sunlight, and I think that’s amazing. Sometimes on Instagram I see people who manage to grow many (or several) plants even in rooms with very little sunlight, and I think that’s amazing. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Their plump leaves come in round, oval, or even triangular shapes, and they look so cute. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Since they come from dry regions, they don’t need much water, and watering them once a month is usually enough. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony. I bought two pots of succulents last November, and they’re thriving on my balcony. or "potted succulents" This sentence has been marked as perfect! I bought two "two pots of succulents" isn't wrong, but when I read it, it sticks out. I think it's because the focus of the sentence is on the plants, and thus the noun "pot" is distracting. Someone else had a correction on the same thing and theirs was also good because "potted" isn't a noun, but an adjective, so the subject is still just the plants. I just wanted to provide another alternative. |
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The problem is that succulents need plenty of sunlight and good air circulation, so I can’t really keep them indoors. This sentence has been marked as perfect!
"The problem" is fine, but "A challenge" is slightly more neutral. A challenge is something to overcome, a problem is something that needs to be fixed. If that makes sense.
I think "unfortunately" fits a little better here in the context of the rest of the discussion around succulents because it outlines that it is a disappointment for you. Using words like "favorite" "look so cute" and "thriving" gives the reader an understanding that you like them and "unfortunately" is a nice little bow on top to elicit a sympathetic feeling in the reader. Especially with the next sentence as your closing. |
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