Mentha that's one I need to try!!!

Don't feel bad chuckerfly, that's normal plant people behavior. Take a little of this home, a little of that...

You know when you're a plant addict when you literally have no space, but can't say no to more plants. Someone was going to throw it away? Sure, I'll take it! I'll put it where my imaginary greenhouse is...

My husband just went through the house and counted the plants. He thinks I'm hiding some, somewhere. LOL I'm like, "I swear, there aren't any more". I couldn't stop laughing....

Because I have a local nursery starting a few hoya cuttings for me that I will pick up next week. he he he

...when your mother says: "Wow nice plants! But some of those are going to get a lot bigger aren't they? Where are YOU going to live?"

Doesn't matter. I will duck under and crawl over them if I must. That's probably the goal, in fact.

Funny how much effort humans have put into sheltering ourselves, only for us weirdos to bring everything back inside.

He made it :)

When you sacrifice your wine glass for a plant :)

Just hand sifted enough pine bark (for 5:1:1 mix) to fill an 18" pot that my ficus will be moving into next month. That was a lot of work and I really wish I had bought a sieve!

5 parts pine bark, 1 part MG potting mix, 1 part perlite with some dolomite lime all mixed up:

I'm glad I stick to small plants!

You say that now... But you never know! ;)

...when you pay more attention to the indoor plants decoration than the actual material (whatever issues, except plants) being presented in seminars, etc..

Second this. I am always touching the plants at hotels and malls, like some kind of out-of-control five-year old. I embarrass my poor boyfriend to death I am sure.

I have a job taking care of plants like those and I can no longer go in other places without mentally cleaning up their plants!

I stopped touching mall plants because I get angry when I feel leaf shine on them. >.<

If you have broken off dating someone who dislikes your plants, or thinks you ahould down size to just 3 or 4.

...when your leaky roof should be replaced, but seriously considering building a greenhouse instead so your plants have more light during winter (patch up the roof, get some plastic under the leaks...)

Rena, you're supposed to put plants under the leaks. They don't make as much noise as buckets and it's saving water. ;)

...... when I feel a little guilty for going out with best friends when a good tree needs pruning, repotting, or any other form of attention.

...... when I eye the crack in the sidewalk for its potential as a new mini bed.

...... when I consider my plants might be a road to nowhere, but immediately feel relieved and happy when I counter my own idea with, "Yeah, but at least it's the scenic route".

...... when I realize that of all the elixirs and concoctions I've purchased over the years, the only one that qualifies as a miracle tonic for plants is the one that actually does what it promises to do on the label .......... for which I'm still looking.

...... when we realize we're most at ease when fussing over our greenery.

...... when you believe in the The Seed Fairy.

...... when I contemplate how to best bring others to see that my plants represent a meaningful part of my autobiography.

...... when I realize my roots need as much as my plants' to be in the soil.

...... when we gaze at a plant and wish the plant could enjoy the beauty we've made of it.

...... when you've used a plant and a seed to explain a miracle to a child.

...... when you've done your best and failed, you have reason to grieve.

...... when you've considered putting 'plant manager' on a resume.

Looks like I'm hooked.

Al

Mentha - what a great idea! Can't believe I didn't think of that, lol...

When you crack the car window for your newest additions, because your afraid they will wilt in the 90+ degree car while you run into the grocery store for a few things. LOL, I know I'm late to the party but this happened yesterday and I had to laugh at myself. Also, I find I drive slower, I don't wanna tip over the new babies in the back!

Oh, and if you have ever joked about plant forums needing a singles board so you can avoid the above mentioned headache, you may be a plant addict. ;-)

...when you get your takeout order of pho, and the big sprig of basil looks so healthy that you can't stand to eat it, and instead start rooting it in a glass of water.

I may have a problem.

When you are reluctant to go on a vacation because you don't trust anyone else with your plants, and some are getting ready to bloom and you don't want to miss it.

^-- This all the time.

Also... when it takes someone else 3+ hours to water all your plants when you're on vacation.

Kim, that is so true.. In my case, work got in the way. I had to leave town for work when there was an annual flora (and fauna) show just few minutes walk from my office building and only came back in town on the last day, but the really good stuffs were already gone. And I won't be able to go for the next few years also because of work. I was so..... Aaaarrrrgggghhhh....

vacations, oh yes.

I try very hard to placate my SO with plenty of long weekends rather than extended excursions. I've had too many poor experiences with friends watering for me. I know they try their best, but somehow never works out well.

If I have to travel for work while SO is still at home, we skype during watering time :)

Also, like dave above, I spent some of memorial day weekend screening 3 cubic feet of pine bark. And I will do it again this weekend.

When your houseplant is in bloom, and you find yourself having allergy symptoms to the smell but can't bring yourself to cut the flowers because they are so pretty, and resign yourself to a week of smelling the blasted things.

When you're looking into moving houses and your main concern is the window space so your plants stay happy. OR not wanting to move because your plants are so happy where they are now.

When your wife actually considers and has no objection to giving up the living room for grow lights and plants, just because the loft is a bit warm for optimal plant growth.

Too bad there is no sink/drain for watering in my living room! Who organizes house layout anyway...

Wherever you go,whoever you are with, if you see plants on sale you have to divert!

When you don't want to put up curtains or blinds BC they block sunlight!

When you treat the plants more fragile than glass when moving.

When everyone in your family talks about all your plants when they see you.

When you have more plants in your house than most people have in their gardens.

When you look for plants at peoples houses while driving down the street. I love to see what people are growing outside while riding through the town.

Jamilalshaw26, I'm what they call a "Sunday Driver". I drive slow so I can look at people's front porches at the plants.

When you put a plastic cap on your freshly done "do" to put your plants in the rain, then again to take them back to Shelter. Rainwater is the best water right? :-)

I could give directions to my house based soley on the plants one would pass on the way here... one neighboor has 2 banana trees and a ginormous palm and I am dying to ctach them someday to ask where they keep that palm in the winter. They just live in a townhouse, barely wide enough for the thing!

Kim I love riding through the rich neighborhoods and look at their yards!!!

I completely agree with making sure your windows and doors and driveways and back porches and front porches when considering moving will accommodate your plants. Plants are people too!!! And don't let the sink not be deep.... plus you want to live where other plant people are too!!!

And if you have a shower who needs the 2nd bathtub

Is... is that a Hosta in the bathtub?

I do not see a hosta, but now I am greatful my bathroom is too small to carry out the idea of a hosta tub... have a few I need to go rescue from a friends yard, and some agave for my outdoor stuff.

Also, I never thought this post would get over 100 comments when I started it. I do not knownl any of you in the flesh, but oh how I appreciate your presence in the world all the same. Plant people are the best people. And hey, we don't need an intervention. We just need bigger greenhouses, more windows, better weather, and more plants.

We just need a 3 sided glass "green room" with trees.

But yep its a Halcyon and Red Fran Wms joined last night. Way way Too much recent rain to venture out thus far they came back very late this year.

Protection ya know like 5yr. olds.

But oooh I never considered it actually being a hosta tub. Light bulb ;0)

Why stop at Hosta tubs? Why not a fern tub? Although they would both attract spiders, and all sorts of other thingies. Maybe water plants?

When you go to the grocery store and come home and first words out of husbands mouth are What plant did you bring home this time? I know you bought one. I honestly did not this time.

A tub of carnivorous plants! I could turn my bath tub into a bog garden, and hang lights from the shower surround.

When it's 1am and I'm already sure the weather is going to be perfect, so at that time I run my hanging Pothos, Rhipsallis Capillirformis, and Dischidia Million Hearts two flights up to the roof so they will be able to soak up the early morning sun. Only to retrieve them and run them back down again at 10am before the sun gets too strong

No spiders Yaay. But generally the hosta who hang out there or get moved to the tub prior to going outside are bug free. And that means real live bought from the store never saw a yard fake soil. That almost too expensive "potting mix" and they say dogs get all the good stuff...

No carnivores Kim. Only smiley and tranquil. But spa feel...Hmmmm ;0)

Hey Julia did you leave the new plant with the neighbor on the left or the right? ??

You know you're a plant addict when you read 'free plant' and don't care what it is, you want it.

I've been reading this post since it's started and I finally have things to put down!!

When you're determined to visit every nursery around your area

When you have to find a nursery while on vacation; and always end up bringing one home

When your family tells you that you need to stop buying plants...

When you make time before school to go outside to check on your plants

When your friends buy you plants for your birthday

I am working in Portland, OR for two weeks and I have gone to two nurseries in the first week here, and I have plans to go to at least one more before I leave. I bought a bunch of plants and then realized, there is no way I am carrying these on my flight back to Texas, so I went to Target and got a box, packing peanuts, bubble wrap and other fixins to check them as luggage!

Emisanwald....makes complete since to me. Life's to short not to surround yourself with little/big and green happy things!!!

My shade umbrella is up for the hostas and gave everyone their see ya later speech;0)