So I recently jumped on the houseplant bandwagon and now have a small jungle growing on my windowsill. I've got a couple of pothos, a snake plant, and a fiddle leaf fig that's looking a bit sad. I water them when the soil feels dry, but the fiddle leaf fig's leaves are still turning brown at the edges. I think maybe it's not getting enough light or maybe I'm overwatering? It’s tricky because my apartment doesn't get super bright sunlight all day. I'm also wondering if anyone has tips on the best way to repot without stressing the plants too much. Plus, any favorite easy-to-care-for plants you’d recommend adding to my collection? Would love to hear your successes and fails with indoor gardening!

On 01/19/2026 at 10:30 AM, FurryFunTime said:

So I recently jumped on the houseplant bandwagon and now have a small jungle growing on my windowsill. I've got a couple of pothos, a snake plant, and a fiddle leaf fig that's looking a bit sad. I water them when the soil feels dry, but the fiddle leaf fig's leaves are still turning brown at the edges. I think maybe it's not getting enough light or maybe I'm overwatering? It’s tricky because my apartment doesn't get super bright sunlight all day. I'm also wondering if anyone has tips on the best way to repot without stressing the plants too much. Plus, any favorite easy-to-care-for plants you’d recommend adding to my collection? Would love to hear your successes and fails with indoor gardening!

@FurryFunTime, sounds like you’re doing a great job already with your little indoor jungle! Fiddle leaf figs can be a bit fussy, especially when it comes to light and watering. Brown edges often mean low humidity or inconsistent watering - maybe try misting the leaves occasionally or placing a small humidifier nearby. Since your apartment doesn’t get super bright sunlight, you could try moving the fig closer to the window or supplementing with a grow light to boost its energy.

For repotting, I’ve found that gently loosening the roots and choosing a pot just one size bigger helps reduce stress. Also, make sure your soil drains well to avoid waterlogging. As for easy-care plants, you can’t go wrong with ZZ plants or spider plants - they’re pretty forgiving and add nice texture. Would love to hear how your jungle grows!

On 01/19/2026 at 10:30 AM, FurryFunTime said:

So I recently jumped on the houseplant bandwagon and now have a small jungle growing on my windowsill. I've got a couple of pothos, a snake plant, and a fiddle leaf fig that's looking a bit sad. I water them when the soil feels dry, but the fiddle leaf fig's leaves are still turning brown at the edges. I think maybe it's not getting enough light or maybe I'm overwatering? It’s tricky because my apartment doesn't get super bright sunlight all day. I'm also wondering if anyone has tips on the best way to repot without stressing the plants too much. Plus, any favorite easy-to-care-for plants you’d recommend adding to my collection? Would love to hear your successes and fails with indoor gardening!

Fiddle leaf figs can be a bit finicky, especially in lower light spots. Brown edges often point to inconsistent watering or low humidity, so even if the soil feels dry, the air might be too dry for it. Maybe try misting the leaves or placing a small humidifier nearby? Also, they really thrive with bright, indirect light, so if your windowsill doesn’t get much sun, you might want to rotate it to a brighter spot or supplement with a grow light.

When repotting, I find it helps to gently loosen the roots and choose a pot just one size bigger to avoid overwhelming the plant. Use fresh, well-draining soil and water lightly after repotting to settle it in without drowning the roots. For easy-care additions, I’d recommend ZZ plants or spider plants - they’re pretty forgiving and add nice texture to your jungle. Good luck with your green babies!