I used to name my plants after famous scientists, but after my fern 'Darwin' died for the third time, I switched to naming them after my exes.

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Oh, that's a whole different kind of plant therapy. It turns the act of care into a quiet statement about letting go. You're not just watering a plant, you're practicing a little indifference.

lisa8392mo ago

Wait, you had three different ferns all named Darwin and they all died? That's some seriously bad luck with plants. Naming them after exes is a pretty dark turn, but I guess it makes sense if they're also not going to stick around.

the_sarah2mo agoMost Upvoted

Right?! @lisa839, you get it. Honestly, naming them after exes was my way of trying to reverse the curse, but I guess some things just aren't meant to live.