From the photos the only thing struggling is the orchid in the first picture. Is it in a loose, coarse bark? If so soak the entire thing in water for 30 min. Or is it in potting soil? If so, it likely got root rot and that is annoying to fix as a beginner.
To take care of something, first you have to know what they are. Then look up their requirements.
Other than the orchid, the rest seem to be doing fine. The cactuses could use some direct sun I suppose.
ohdearitsrichardiii
Only the !orchid is dying. The others are happy they’re not being watered to death. Follow the care tips in the comment below mine
Valuable_Mess_2169
I don’t mean to be a buzzkill here, but you may want to inspect your last plant a little closer. The marks on some of the leaves and the highlighted black spots really remind me of thrips.
I inherited the plants of a dear friend who was also an accomplished (degree in landscape design) gardener. Those plants started me on my love of plants, but I had a steep learning curve.
If you have a lot and some you are struggling with, contact her friends to see if they would like one to remember her by. I’m the grim reaper of orchids and all are now thriving in the homes of people who appreciate them. You don’t have to do it all.
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From the photos the only thing struggling is the orchid in the first picture. Is it in a loose, coarse bark? If so soak the entire thing in water for 30 min. Or is it in potting soil? If so, it likely got root rot and that is annoying to fix as a beginner.
To take care of something, first you have to know what they are. Then look up their requirements.
Other than the orchid, the rest seem to be doing fine. The cactuses could use some direct sun I suppose.
Only the !orchid is dying. The others are happy they’re not being watered to death. Follow the care tips in the comment below mine
I don’t mean to be a buzzkill here, but you may want to inspect your last plant a little closer. The marks on some of the leaves and the highlighted black spots really remind me of thrips.
https://preview.redd.it/gq5cvdmkw6kd1.png?width=239&format=png&auto=webp&s=ba76b7ee74e84b00a5cb6d87f90c25cedf26910f
I’m sorry for your and your boyfriend’s loss.
I inherited the plants of a dear friend who was also an accomplished (degree in landscape design) gardener. Those plants started me on my love of plants, but I had a steep learning curve.
If you have a lot and some you are struggling with, contact her friends to see if they would like one to remember her by. I’m the grim reaper of orchids and all are now thriving in the homes of people who appreciate them. You don’t have to do it all.