08/26/2026
The joys of growing plants in a house full of children.
This particular incident happened when my toddler was playing, and fell over on the plant. A couple days later, I noticed that the biggest leaf had snapped at the stem.
Was I mad? No, not at all. Sometimes accidents happen, but "generally," my kids are pretty careful around the plants. And the benefits definitely outweigh any potential mishaps. My kids have learned the importance of healthy soil, to only water when the plant is completely dry and Mommy says it is okay, to make sure the water can drain out, how to plant seeds, to make sure their is enough light, and so much more.
So if you ask me if it's worth it - the plants that got flushed in the toilet, the plants that got dumped out of their pot and needed replanted, the odd broken leaf - I would say, ABSOLUTELY!! Teach your kids to have an appreciation for growing plants and a love for nature! Encourage their wonder and curiosity, and allow them to love houseplants along side you.
