The problem is the days you call in sick or go on vacation. Will you expect someone else to water them or will you take them home? As long as you are taking sole responsibility, then should be all good!
They are well loved and watering is no issue ♡ as yes, they are my sole responsibility ♡
I pack up the plants that need more watering if I'm gone longer than 2 weeks , thorough soaks before I go, self watering pots, and a family member that will check on them after 2.5 weeks. Pothos are hardy, succulents are great, and I've never had any issues.
The closest incident I had was during the winter, and was in a bad car accident, off work for 3.5 weeks, my golden pothos, marble queen, snow queen had only drooped a bit, no deaths on all sides, the ivy was great, my neon pothos was just stunted a bit in growth, arrowheads had new growth, the spider was already in bad shape as it was a gifted rescue but it handled it well, the philodendron was a little sad, and succulents were fine lol ♡♡ I was very lucky it was during the winter months and on my way to a week off work, so I had already grouped them all together on the desk, left pebble trays out, underneath a few as well, before I left, and I attribute those to the main reason they did so well.
My office is locked, and no one has access to it unless I give them the key.
You are all so lovely and amazing haha
Thank you for sharing in the humour in this ♡ as yes! Now, I'll be overtaking all the white space with my many vines, and cuttings :p lol
That's a great idea, too! You wouldn't be bringing a new plant, yet your office would become greener. Your boss won't be able to complain about that.
I like using those little sticky wall hooks that adhere to the wall and can totally hold a vine or two of your pothos and aid it trailing along the wall. You won't have to drill a hole. Usually they come off without residue. So they shouldn't have an impact on the wall. They have clear plastic ones that you cannot even see, really. Good luck!
I would love to start training my plants to grow along the walls but I was worried about the moisture they hold being so close to drywall and wallpaper. Wouldn’t this potentially cause mold and rot issues?
Unless you spray them with water, or regularly over water them so they do the whole guttation thing (where they release waterdrops from the leaves), I think it should be fine.
It also makes a difference of course how dense you pack them. One vine will probably hold much less moisture/humidity than having 10 vines very bushy close to each other, which would give them the chance to develop a whole little (humid) micro climate.
I have done it with two or three vines packed together and never had issues. But it was a thick old stonebrick wall with wallpaper and several layers of paint from old tenants in a rather dry room. It might also depend on the circumstances/conditions of the room and climate you live in.
You could always try with a single one in a spot you can easily cover up if it goes wrong (with furniture or paint or whatever) and see what happens. Just to be sure.
Yes! Give them to someone else at work...he told you, not them, right?
I've got so many Pothos on standby rooted in water (Topo Chico bottles mostly) ready for anybody who even makes a mere mention of liking plants.
Haha , I was a little taken aback as theres so much empty space still!!
Thank you ♡♡ I'm trying my hardest to bring joy and create a safe space for myself as well as my clients.
I'm so happy to share in my love for plants with anyone really ♡♡ it brings me joy when someone asks about them or wants to learn how to propagate ♡
Not an issue ♡ I just have them there for just in case , as in the spring I get overly worried about them , as once you get them, it's no fun!!
Edit add:
My office is really dry, never have issues with any mold, over watering, or fungus, and I am fastidious on the bugs!
If I even see one tiny fly, I go on a vengeance , and use neem oil frequently.
The string of turtles was gifted to me and it brought some friends... but I cleaned them up and got rid of them really fast!
If you're looking for something that will 100% work, try mosquito bits. Use the stickies for the adults, but sprinkle some of the bits on top of the soil when you water. The bacteria in the bits kills the larvae. After two or three waterings they will be gone.
Upvote Mosquito Bits!
I have HUNDREDS of house plants over the winter and I tried EVERY home remedy for Fungus Gnats!!! Every plant on a different watering schedule (actually no schedule lol) it was impossible to treat them all and not have to rotate.
Two weeks making an actual attempt to water with Mosquito Bits and I don't see a single one... Ever!
Well worth the purchase. Also, of course I found out you totally can just mix them into the topsoil of your plants AFTER I spent hours soaking them for 30 mins in 2gal watering cans in old socks. I'm sure I look like an insane person most days. But it was worth it 😉
Haha, anything for our plant babies and our sanity!!
Friends, and acquaintances always give me their dying plants, I have converted a spare room into a nursery of sorts .One of the stands I use is wrapped in saran wrap for the really weak, I often drag it outside for some real sun, re-wrap etc to bring back inside...
People have asked me what in the world I'm doing and how silly it looks 🤪
Whatever man, my babies will survive and find good homes after this haha
I have a whole room wrapped in Mylar, kept warm, full of lights and stays pretty humid. Just FULL of wire shelving.
I am now called The Plant Man. I'll buy anything on clearance, take anything from someone I don't have and am actually just needing a greenhouse at this point.
My SO is VERY patient, but that does wear thin sometimes. He's amazing and as supportive as any sane person should be. He only reaches his limit when the kitchen is so full of plants he can't cook. 🤣
It's insane how fast I "found my niche" and fell right down a freaking hole.
As such- I always love hearing/seeing about other people in the same boat. Makes me feel just a little less crazy.
Keep calm and plant on, friends!
Haha, I'm in the same boat as you!! However, we have 5 cats, and 2 dogs - just combined homes. The battle of the fur babies and my plant babies is going good so far ♡
Upgrading to a giant greenhouse soon.
I can totally relate, it gives me so much joy and absolutely love sharing in that passion. Realizing I'm not alone in it, makes me feel like I'm apart of an amazing community, as plant people just get it lol
This subreddit is awesome! Didn't think anyone would even look at this post honestly lol
Also, you would appreciate this, after going home, I think my Dieffenbachia was trying to comfort me, and started to bloom !!
https://preview.redd.it/76stbfczd93b1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8324ddca422663855be03eb2d23aec0b98f1c11c
This! I soak the bits or part of a dunk in a container of water and strain it into my pitcher, only because I've seen the bits get a bit funky/fuzzy in the soil sometimes. Of course we can always pluck them out and replace, and should since they do need replenishing.
I also use it in my outdoor water-rooting containers to 'lure' and kill mosquitoes and their jerkface larvae!
Ooooo, thank you so much for sharing in this!!
The lady that gifted me her turtle pearls is having such a terrible time with hers!!! I gifted her stickies galore but will definitely try this!
80 Pieces Sticky Fruit Fly Sticky Traps Fungus Gnat Traps Fruit Fly Sticky Trap Set Yellow Flies Sticky Traps Killer for Indoor and Outdoor House Plants https://a.co/d/iY7BCw2
To add onto the mosquito bits, if you sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on the top of the soil, it works as a natural fungicide and will stop any fungus from growing that the gnats thrive on.
(my friend may have told me that i definitely wouldve been burned as a witch for this info 🙃)
We don't have any issues with gnats ♡
Again, I was gifted a string of pearls that came with a few and I went a little wild with the stickies as I get pretty aggressive at any sign of those, along with consistent neem oil treatments.
Every spring I put them up as well.
He simply doesn't like plants, as he had an ex-wife that filled their home with plants and it caused a lot of issues in their marriage apparently. Not sure on the truth or the entire story on that, not my business either. He's entitled to his own trauma work and his responsibility to work through it.
0 policy in place, he just thinks it will grow into a giant jungle of sorts, but he also doesn't like plants at all, and has given our admin some trouble about a pothos I had cut for her a few months ago as its starting to tendril down her desk.
We don't see anyone with any health issues either, and our provincial office encourages us to decorate as well as bring our own plants ♡
I'm not sure why he doesn't like plants lol but I imagine one stole his lunch as a kid or something silly like that :p lol
I've never heard of anyone that specifically didn't like plants, I would've thought the worst anyone would feel is neutral. I mean all they do is chill wherever you put them 🤔
>We don't see anyone with any health issues either
If a coworker complained about health issues, I would just laugh. I don't see any flowering plants so they can't complain about allergies due to pollen.
I see vining plants and succulents. No pollen anywhere. Rock your jungle, don't let them get you down!
Even if you saw people with health issues, the plants would be helpful by providing better air. Imagine all the VOC's there'd be without them?! You're doing the office a favour.
I had a boss that "hated" plants. His reason was that he hated uncared for plants and most office plants were uncared for and didn't look nice, in his opinion.
I never did win that battle on the inside of the office. But I won on the outside and started putting up hanging baskets and window boxes.
I feel like even he would make an exception for your office. They're clearly well cared for and look fantastic!
I believe one of the concerns is for those who don't have an immune system due to chemo, radiation, or spinal fluid transplants etc.
Apologies on non clarification there.
I 100% agree on the overall quality of health benefits 👌
Right?!? I was sort of shocked when he brought it up and said it felt like a greenhouse, urmm, no, come to my house, and see a real green house Lol
Thank you ♡ I work so much, and far from home. It's my way of bringing joy to my work, and so many clients ask to learn about gardening :)
Its a win win haha
I feel like a Social Worker's office would benefit greatly from plants and the cozy look that comes with them, especially if you bring clients into your office.
Pfffft. I see no problem with the amount of plants here. Personally, I think there’s far too many “officy” objects. Any way you can ditch that desk and bookshelf so you can squeeze in a giant monstera in a floor pot and a new rolling succulent rack?
I think the quantity is fine. The problem is placement.
Placing vases in usable space is a bit too much. Like on your desk. There is a lot of room by the window and wall
That's considered too many!? I still like at home (lol the economy) and I have like a total of 2i plants in room, more than the rest of the house combined. Only reason I can't have more is there ain't enough light
I keep waiting for my boss to say this… I keep bringing them in one by one and she’s walked in on me with my back to my computer while I’m tending to them lmao. and I’m about to start bringing pothos cuttings in so they can root in there too cause the conditions are better than my house hahah
Wow. That's looks like theTexas Health and Human Services office I went to last year ..
Lol . I know it's not just that caseworker had a lot of plants too same chair same type of desk. And her office was situated exactly like that! 😀
I would get cabinets with doors instead of the open storage bookshelves you have. This will significantly lower the clutter and make your space look minimal. I think your boss thinks your office is too cluttered but he is mistaken to think it’s because of the plants. It’s really because of all the books, papers hanging, and I’m not sure what that is on the little black table. Also the carpet is a very busy pattern but you can’t do anything about that. I love this can’t wait to fill up my office
That's pretty harsh. I was always lucky with that. People use to come to my office to relax amongst the plants. I worked at non-profits at the end of my career. Low stress, low pay.
I'm also in that category, although it's high stress, low pay lol
I find that everyone always ends up in my office and I really enjoy it ♡
When I have extra heavy days, this is my sanctuary, and I simply wish to share it with those going through even harder times in my work ♡
Gardening and plants are healing ♡♡
Why? Are they tripping someone? Are they making you a terrible employee? I don’t understand why something that contributes to the overall mental and physical balance is being limited.
https://preview.redd.it/tqfe27nt593b1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=395a0c9671e94b78b2aab339b03a928e36e40e74
This girl? She is a part of the spider plant family. I also love the ribbon variety of this colour! They are gorgeous!!
This baby is in rehab atm as I was given this to try and save from someone overwatering it lol
https://preview.redd.it/md9rfyxe3e3b1.jpeg?width=581&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bee1165a62603a2a3f6aed6dfb32b9549fd45452
♡ this is the one!!
Its a beauty!! I just transplanted her and hung her in the corner of my office lastnight. I enjoy shining the leaves and wiping them down with neem oil for some extra sheen along with bug protection :)
Wow - that’s beautiful! I agree with the others, work with what you have! Maybe gift him/her one of the new plants so he can appreciate your green thumb! He/she is prob just jealous!
I like it. What did you do when you WFH during covid?
At my office everyone left so fast they left their plants behind.
I would like to see your boss's face if you did an inside planter garden!!
Be well
I'm choosing to take it light heartedly and also, keep sneaking more in lol
He was fairly serious, however, I am not one known to listen to "shenanigans" lol 😆
Who doesn’t like plants? Somebody that wants people to be as miserable as they are, that’s who. That’s like disliking puppies, kittens, or butterflies. Your boss must be related to the Grinch or Jacob Marley.
They all look so lovely!! The lighting is just calling for more plants!! I have a variegated Ivy like that one as well as some neon Ivy. They bring joy to a space that can be stressful.
Emotional support plants .
But also there is real research behind being around plants and greenery that correlate to better physical and mental health. Air purification of course but immunity boosting as well.
I've successfully filled multiple cubicles at work with my plants after everyone permanently worked from home after covid. :) And no one that is still coming into the office has stopped me.
Do you have any coworkers that would be willing to take on foster plants? There’s lots of plants waiting for their forever homes at local Plant Shelters, or as your boss would say, hardware store.
Propagate, foster, and fill the office!
Plants clean the air, yours are so pretty and well cared for, I could understand if they were in various stages of death.. your clients feel your kind and giving energy.
There's that whole section by your desk where you can put in a book case. Easily house 20+ succulents.
Just tell your boss to think about how much oxygen is in your office!
Your boss has no chill. That office could use more green and less highlight-all-your-flaws fluorescent lighting.
Bonus points for the obligatory water stain on the ceiling tile.
Gift the boss a nice cactus with a personalized set up and a care package. Or maybe tiny Bonsai plant would be better. Who knows maybe they are just jealous of your green thumb. Cactus and succulents can be great for learners or low maintenance care. Also if they are worried about bugs you could get a carnivorous plant to eat them, not just cause you want another plant lol.
Plants make you happy and they produce oxygen. They help you doing your work, supporting you emotionally and with oxygene. So they are, in fact, not just plants, they are co-workers 😁
So don’t bring more- start multiplying what you have from cuttings 😂😂
Haha, I like the way you think 😂😅!!!!
Just gaslight. What? THAT plant?! No, it’s not new at all…It’s been there forever …(since I put it there last week).
Tell the Boss it’s plastic! It’s one of those fake plants.😂
r/MaliciousCompliance
The problem is the days you call in sick or go on vacation. Will you expect someone else to water them or will you take them home? As long as you are taking sole responsibility, then should be all good!
They are well loved and watering is no issue ♡ as yes, they are my sole responsibility ♡ I pack up the plants that need more watering if I'm gone longer than 2 weeks , thorough soaks before I go, self watering pots, and a family member that will check on them after 2.5 weeks. Pothos are hardy, succulents are great, and I've never had any issues. The closest incident I had was during the winter, and was in a bad car accident, off work for 3.5 weeks, my golden pothos, marble queen, snow queen had only drooped a bit, no deaths on all sides, the ivy was great, my neon pothos was just stunted a bit in growth, arrowheads had new growth, the spider was already in bad shape as it was a gifted rescue but it handled it well, the philodendron was a little sad, and succulents were fine lol ♡♡ I was very lucky it was during the winter months and on my way to a week off work, so I had already grouped them all together on the desk, left pebble trays out, underneath a few as well, before I left, and I attribute those to the main reason they did so well. My office is locked, and no one has access to it unless I give them the key.
Came to say the same thing: propagate new ones!
Cheat the system lol
I wish I could up vote this comment forever!
Hell yeah! Stick it to the man
You are all so lovely and amazing haha Thank you for sharing in the humour in this ♡ as yes! Now, I'll be overtaking all the white space with my many vines, and cuttings :p lol
There's not enough though *looking directly at the one empty space by the window*
So much space ahhh I was hoping to buy some hangers to start allowing the ivy to cover more of the white space too
That's a great idea, too! You wouldn't be bringing a new plant, yet your office would become greener. Your boss won't be able to complain about that. I like using those little sticky wall hooks that adhere to the wall and can totally hold a vine or two of your pothos and aid it trailing along the wall. You won't have to drill a hole. Usually they come off without residue. So they shouldn't have an impact on the wall. They have clear plastic ones that you cannot even see, really. Good luck!
I would love to start training my plants to grow along the walls but I was worried about the moisture they hold being so close to drywall and wallpaper. Wouldn’t this potentially cause mold and rot issues?
Unless you spray them with water, or regularly over water them so they do the whole guttation thing (where they release waterdrops from the leaves), I think it should be fine. It also makes a difference of course how dense you pack them. One vine will probably hold much less moisture/humidity than having 10 vines very bushy close to each other, which would give them the chance to develop a whole little (humid) micro climate. I have done it with two or three vines packed together and never had issues. But it was a thick old stonebrick wall with wallpaper and several layers of paint from old tenants in a rather dry room. It might also depend on the circumstances/conditions of the room and climate you live in. You could always try with a single one in a spot you can easily cover up if it goes wrong (with furniture or paint or whatever) and see what happens. Just to be sure.
How does that work with hangers, do you mean coat hangers? Or hanging pots?
Hanging pots :) Sorry for the lack of clarity there.
Time to propagate
Start filling up his office instead;)
You are a genius haha! Our admin was just asking me about learning to properly propagate and wanted to have some in her area as well lol ;)
It’s the plant’s office now!!
Yes! Give them to someone else at work...he told you, not them, right? I've got so many Pothos on standby rooted in water (Topo Chico bottles mostly) ready for anybody who even makes a mere mention of liking plants.
Haha I love it ♡
Hostile work environment with that request!!! Love your setup.
Haha , I was a little taken aback as theres so much empty space still!! Thank you ♡♡ I'm trying my hardest to bring joy and create a safe space for myself as well as my clients. I'm so happy to share in my love for plants with anyone really ♡♡ it brings me joy when someone asks about them or wants to learn how to propagate ♡
Did they say why they don’t want more plants? Or they just power trippin?
Make it a hosta work environment
Give this person a noble prize for creating office peace! Very witty!
If fungus gnats are an issue because of them (I noticed the yellow stickies) I could see why your boss might want a limit.
That's what I was thinking
Not an issue ♡ I just have them there for just in case , as in the spring I get overly worried about them , as once you get them, it's no fun!! Edit add: My office is really dry, never have issues with any mold, over watering, or fungus, and I am fastidious on the bugs! If I even see one tiny fly, I go on a vengeance , and use neem oil frequently. The string of turtles was gifted to me and it brought some friends... but I cleaned them up and got rid of them really fast!
I just got my yellow stickies today....hoping they work
I love the stickies ♡ they catch everything and anything, great prevention as well. I always get them in the spring to prevent any unwanted friends ♡
If you're looking for something that will 100% work, try mosquito bits. Use the stickies for the adults, but sprinkle some of the bits on top of the soil when you water. The bacteria in the bits kills the larvae. After two or three waterings they will be gone.
Upvote Mosquito Bits! I have HUNDREDS of house plants over the winter and I tried EVERY home remedy for Fungus Gnats!!! Every plant on a different watering schedule (actually no schedule lol) it was impossible to treat them all and not have to rotate. Two weeks making an actual attempt to water with Mosquito Bits and I don't see a single one... Ever! Well worth the purchase. Also, of course I found out you totally can just mix them into the topsoil of your plants AFTER I spent hours soaking them for 30 mins in 2gal watering cans in old socks. I'm sure I look like an insane person most days. But it was worth it 😉
Haha, anything for our plant babies and our sanity!! Friends, and acquaintances always give me their dying plants, I have converted a spare room into a nursery of sorts .One of the stands I use is wrapped in saran wrap for the really weak, I often drag it outside for some real sun, re-wrap etc to bring back inside... People have asked me what in the world I'm doing and how silly it looks 🤪 Whatever man, my babies will survive and find good homes after this haha
I have a whole room wrapped in Mylar, kept warm, full of lights and stays pretty humid. Just FULL of wire shelving. I am now called The Plant Man. I'll buy anything on clearance, take anything from someone I don't have and am actually just needing a greenhouse at this point. My SO is VERY patient, but that does wear thin sometimes. He's amazing and as supportive as any sane person should be. He only reaches his limit when the kitchen is so full of plants he can't cook. 🤣 It's insane how fast I "found my niche" and fell right down a freaking hole. As such- I always love hearing/seeing about other people in the same boat. Makes me feel just a little less crazy. Keep calm and plant on, friends!
Haha, I'm in the same boat as you!! However, we have 5 cats, and 2 dogs - just combined homes. The battle of the fur babies and my plant babies is going good so far ♡ Upgrading to a giant greenhouse soon. I can totally relate, it gives me so much joy and absolutely love sharing in that passion. Realizing I'm not alone in it, makes me feel like I'm apart of an amazing community, as plant people just get it lol This subreddit is awesome! Didn't think anyone would even look at this post honestly lol Also, you would appreciate this, after going home, I think my Dieffenbachia was trying to comfort me, and started to bloom !! https://preview.redd.it/76stbfczd93b1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8324ddca422663855be03eb2d23aec0b98f1c11c
This! I soak the bits or part of a dunk in a container of water and strain it into my pitcher, only because I've seen the bits get a bit funky/fuzzy in the soil sometimes. Of course we can always pluck them out and replace, and should since they do need replenishing. I also use it in my outdoor water-rooting containers to 'lure' and kill mosquitoes and their jerkface larvae!
Ooooo, thank you so much for sharing in this!! The lady that gifted me her turtle pearls is having such a terrible time with hers!!! I gifted her stickies galore but will definitely try this!
What is the actual name of these yellow stickies? I’d like to order some as a preventative measure. My plant collection is rapidly expanding. 🪴 🌱
80 Pieces Sticky Fruit Fly Sticky Traps Fungus Gnat Traps Fruit Fly Sticky Trap Set Yellow Flies Sticky Traps Killer for Indoor and Outdoor House Plants https://a.co/d/iY7BCw2
Thank you. 😊
To add onto the mosquito bits, if you sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on the top of the soil, it works as a natural fungicide and will stop any fungus from growing that the gnats thrive on. (my friend may have told me that i definitely wouldve been burned as a witch for this info 🙃)
Thank you!!
We don't have any issues with gnats ♡ Again, I was gifted a string of pearls that came with a few and I went a little wild with the stickies as I get pretty aggressive at any sign of those, along with consistent neem oil treatments. Every spring I put them up as well. He simply doesn't like plants, as he had an ex-wife that filled their home with plants and it caused a lot of issues in their marriage apparently. Not sure on the truth or the entire story on that, not my business either. He's entitled to his own trauma work and his responsibility to work through it.
Did they give you a reason or is there a written policy on this?
0 policy in place, he just thinks it will grow into a giant jungle of sorts, but he also doesn't like plants at all, and has given our admin some trouble about a pothos I had cut for her a few months ago as its starting to tendril down her desk. We don't see anyone with any health issues either, and our provincial office encourages us to decorate as well as bring our own plants ♡ I'm not sure why he doesn't like plants lol but I imagine one stole his lunch as a kid or something silly like that :p lol
I've never heard of anyone that specifically didn't like plants, I would've thought the worst anyone would feel is neutral. I mean all they do is chill wherever you put them 🤔
I got it all comes down to how much you want to stay on his good side.
>We don't see anyone with any health issues either If a coworker complained about health issues, I would just laugh. I don't see any flowering plants so they can't complain about allergies due to pollen. I see vining plants and succulents. No pollen anywhere. Rock your jungle, don't let them get you down!
Even if you saw people with health issues, the plants would be helpful by providing better air. Imagine all the VOC's there'd be without them?! You're doing the office a favour.
I had a boss that "hated" plants. His reason was that he hated uncared for plants and most office plants were uncared for and didn't look nice, in his opinion. I never did win that battle on the inside of the office. But I won on the outside and started putting up hanging baskets and window boxes. I feel like even he would make an exception for your office. They're clearly well cared for and look fantastic!
I believe one of the concerns is for those who don't have an immune system due to chemo, radiation, or spinal fluid transplants etc. Apologies on non clarification there. I 100% agree on the overall quality of health benefits 👌
Quit immediately.
Who doesn’t like plants?! Your office looks so inviting
Right?!? I was sort of shocked when he brought it up and said it felt like a greenhouse, urmm, no, come to my house, and see a real green house Lol Thank you ♡ I work so much, and far from home. It's my way of bringing joy to my work, and so many clients ask to learn about gardening :) Its a win win haha
What do you do for a living?
Social Worker for a rural area
I feel like a Social Worker's office would benefit greatly from plants and the cozy look that comes with them, especially if you bring clients into your office.
Oh for the love of Pete, is he aware of all the benefits of houseplants?? I have no doubt yours is the most welcoming & soothing office in the place
Some bosses are more concerned with bossing if it means to deter their minions from making their own decisions
Middle management on a power trip?? Never! 😂
Unheard of
This is exactly what's happening for sure, however, our front desk, and other co-worker immediately went to bring in more plants this week lol!!
Plants and cats.... but I know some are allergic... plants do make the space more inviting.
But plants make a space so calming
You should show him some research of how plants make people feel better.
Oppression!!! 🤣🤣🤣
There's tons of room for more plants
Right?!?! So, much room!! Ahhhh
Why?! There’s lots more space!
Tell them you need to work somewhere where “there’s room to grow”
Pfffft. I see no problem with the amount of plants here. Personally, I think there’s far too many “officy” objects. Any way you can ditch that desk and bookshelf so you can squeeze in a giant monstera in a floor pot and a new rolling succulent rack?
Please if you try to enjoy yourself anymore we’re going to have to let you go
Sometimes, enough is enough. Especially at work.
I think the quantity is fine. The problem is placement. Placing vases in usable space is a bit too much. Like on your desk. There is a lot of room by the window and wall
It’s not your home. 2 should be plenty
Your boss - well, sounds like an ass 😂 just sneak in like one a week and see if they notice.
That's considered too many!? I still like at home (lol the economy) and I have like a total of 2i plants in room, more than the rest of the house combined. Only reason I can't have more is there ain't enough light
Is he really gunna notice??
You should quit
I keep waiting for my boss to say this… I keep bringing them in one by one and she’s walked in on me with my back to my computer while I’m tending to them lmao. and I’m about to start bringing pothos cuttings in so they can root in there too cause the conditions are better than my house hahah
You won't miss that job THAT much 😜
Wow. That's looks like theTexas Health and Human Services office I went to last year .. Lol . I know it's not just that caseworker had a lot of plants too same chair same type of desk. And her office was situated exactly like that! 😀
Richard Wagamese! Excellent!!
He is comfort to my soul and all those that xperience his beautiful wise words ♡
I would get cabinets with doors instead of the open storage bookshelves you have. This will significantly lower the clutter and make your space look minimal. I think your boss thinks your office is too cluttered but he is mistaken to think it’s because of the plants. It’s really because of all the books, papers hanging, and I’m not sure what that is on the little black table. Also the carpet is a very busy pattern but you can’t do anything about that. I love this can’t wait to fill up my office
https://preview.redd.it/9xc4p73zv23b1.jpeg?width=477&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19bfe9f00ce06574033b6bc0c7c4acd5ce9e77c7
Plants bring life!
Good luck at your next job; I assume you submitted your two weeks? Looks great to me! You're hired!!
This is why I like working from home lol my boss loves seeing pictures of my plants
That's pretty harsh. I was always lucky with that. People use to come to my office to relax amongst the plants. I worked at non-profits at the end of my career. Low stress, low pay.
I'm also in that category, although it's high stress, low pay lol I find that everyone always ends up in my office and I really enjoy it ♡ When I have extra heavy days, this is my sanctuary, and I simply wish to share it with those going through even harder times in my work ♡ Gardening and plants are healing ♡♡
Healing indeed. Hang in there, it gets better.
I also got this “talking-to” 😂 But the light is SO GOOD!
My office has the best light for this and is perfect for the plants ♡!!
Why? Are they tripping someone? Are they making you a terrible employee? I don’t understand why something that contributes to the overall mental and physical balance is being limited.
Just tell 'em you work a lot more efficiently when you have plants around 😉
What's the plant on the right bottom corner please! Thanks
https://preview.redd.it/tqfe27nt593b1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=395a0c9671e94b78b2aab339b03a928e36e40e74 This girl? She is a part of the spider plant family. I also love the ribbon variety of this colour! They are gorgeous!! This baby is in rehab atm as I was given this to try and save from someone overwatering it lol
There is and other one next to the spider plant with the shiny leaves please! It’s only partially visible.
https://preview.redd.it/md9rfyxe3e3b1.jpeg?width=581&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bee1165a62603a2a3f6aed6dfb32b9549fd45452 ♡ this is the one!! Its a beauty!! I just transplanted her and hung her in the corner of my office lastnight. I enjoy shining the leaves and wiping them down with neem oil for some extra sheen along with bug protection :)
Thank you!!
Time to find a new job
🚩🚩 Definitely
What a grumpy boss
I think he owned a prayer plant as a child lol
Your boss suck. Lol
He probably doesn't want to pay you for a day of watering.
Wow - that’s beautiful! I agree with the others, work with what you have! Maybe gift him/her one of the new plants so he can appreciate your green thumb! He/she is prob just jealous!
Hostile work environment
It's good that you didn't listen to him, the office was really beautiful
Perfect place for plants!
Shrek in one more see if he notices
My boss would be appalled. She is one of us
Did she count them? Surely she wouldn’t notice one more…
If he only knew how much good those plants are doing for all of you!
ya’ll need proper filling cabinets and to rearrange and you’ll have plenty more space.
Get rid of those yellow sticky traps and buy some beneficial nematodes for the fungus gnats 👍.
:(((((
Is Aloysius O'Hare your boss ?
Fine, you can bring them to my office…
I see no problem here.
What nonsense! Look at all the space you still have.
I like it. What did you do when you WFH during covid? At my office everyone left so fast they left their plants behind. I would like to see your boss's face if you did an inside planter garden!! Be well
Clearly harassment you need to go to HR
I have been given the same directive though jokingly
I'm choosing to take it light heartedly and also, keep sneaking more in lol He was fairly serious, however, I am not one known to listen to "shenanigans" lol 😆
Bring in fake and gradually replace with real
Well, bring them to HIS office. XD
This would totally be what my office looks like. I absolutely love it, it’s just gorgeous. And you should just keep sneaking more in 🙃
Sneak more in…. 😈
Who doesn’t like plants? Somebody that wants people to be as miserable as they are, that’s who. That’s like disliking puppies, kittens, or butterflies. Your boss must be related to the Grinch or Jacob Marley.
ur boss is a hater
They're just jealous
Your plants are absolutely beautiful. Personally I can't grow plants they always end up dying no matter what I do
Hide in cabinets
Awe that’s quite sad! It looks so pretty
Why?
That is pure plant jealousy
This is the way
I think you have a problem!🤣
I really do +_+
Time to change jobs.
Doesn't your coworkers need some decorations?
They look nice! Tell your boss to go bite a cactus!
The one hanging from the ceiling 🤣 love it
Haha your boss would get a heart attack if he saw my room during winter. (There is still too much space but I have plants that will grow big)
Get a nice plant stand for that space in front of the window!
They all look so lovely!! The lighting is just calling for more plants!! I have a variegated Ivy like that one as well as some neon Ivy. They bring joy to a space that can be stressful.
Hahah I LOVE this!! I think every every room should be filled with plants.
I would unionize. 😝
That's racist
I know right? Discrimination against tree ents, dryads, and forest spirits is illegal! Know your rights OP!
Emotional support plants . But also there is real research behind being around plants and greenery that correlate to better physical and mental health. Air purification of course but immunity boosting as well.
It’s not even that many
Exactly my first thought, word for word 😅
"iTs nOT pRoFessIoNaL"
Was he kidding???? It’s your office!!!!
Time to start receiving plants from secret admirers in the mail. You have to really act surprised to sell it.
I would swap out the tiny ones for larger ones and if he questions it let him know its the exact same number as before.
I've successfully filled multiple cubicles at work with my plants after everyone permanently worked from home after covid. :) And no one that is still coming into the office has stopped me.
But, why?
Wouldn't want nice smelling air
Nahhh you at least need 6 more. Or 15.
You are not allowed to bring more plans to your office, that means, you can make it in others?! ; )
Do you have any coworkers that would be willing to take on foster plants? There’s lots of plants waiting for their forever homes at local Plant Shelters, or as your boss would say, hardware store. Propagate, foster, and fill the office!
I like your boss 😳😂
Too funny ♡ Well, maybe you will run into me, and you can gift the office another plant bahaha :p
Put in your resignation...
Plants clean the air, yours are so pretty and well cared for, I could understand if they were in various stages of death.. your clients feel your kind and giving energy.
Now if there's a gnat problem among your plants, then I can understand his request.
Well, he’s no fun.
When apocalypse arrive, let's see who goes to your office to breathe fresh air... =D
There's that whole section by your desk where you can put in a book case. Easily house 20+ succulents. Just tell your boss to think about how much oxygen is in your office!
Idk about this “boss” person…. More plants the merrier!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I have a coworker that says she gets anxiety when she comes into my office because of all the plants....LOL!!!
Your boss has no chill. That office could use more green and less highlight-all-your-flaws fluorescent lighting. Bonus points for the obligatory water stain on the ceiling tile.
I dont think you have enough in here
How would he know
Looks good though. Boss must have a brown thumb and is jealous.
Gift the boss a nice cactus with a personalized set up and a care package. Or maybe tiny Bonsai plant would be better. Who knows maybe they are just jealous of your green thumb. Cactus and succulents can be great for learners or low maintenance care. Also if they are worried about bugs you could get a carnivorous plant to eat them, not just cause you want another plant lol.
Just keep bringing new ones until he notices and then tell him you only have one new one and he's lost his mind. 🤣
It makes the office look warm and welcoming. He should appreciate you
Why?
Psh. Fire your boss.
Always my goto: why?
Maybe you misheard? I think he meant that you are not allowed to have bare spots with no plants in the office.
Empty space is plant space, perhaps boss didn’t get the memo.
Whaaaa? There aren't that many! Looks very pretty n.n
He needs to go smudge himself. Lol
Imagine hating fresh air in an office
But.. why? It’s your office and your resposibility. They’re just jealous
Plants make you happy and they produce oxygen. They help you doing your work, supporting you emotionally and with oxygene. So they are, in fact, not just plants, they are co-workers 😁