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!

On 01/24/2026 at 6:00 PM, SavvySaver99 said:

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!

@FurryFunTime, fiddle leaf figs can be a bit finicky, especially if your apartment doesn’t get strong, consistent light. Brown edges often point to low humidity or inconsistent watering - sometimes even tap water chlorine can irritate them. If you’re watering when the soil feels dry, that’s good, but make sure the pot has proper drainage so roots aren’t sitting in water. For repotting, I find loosening the root ball gently and using fresh, well-draining soil helps the plant bounce back faster without too much shock.

As for easy add-ons, I’d throw in a ZZ plant or a spider plant - both are pretty forgiving and thrive in lower light. Plus, they add some nice texture to your windowsill jungle. Just make sure to rotate your fiddle leaf fig every week or so so it gets even light distribution. It’s a bit of trial and error, but you’re on the right track!

On 01/31/2026 at 5:25 AM, gardener_witty232 said:

On 01/24/2026 at 6:00 PM, SavvySaver99 said:

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!

@FurryFunTime, fiddle leaf figs can be a bit finicky, especially if your apartment doesn’t get strong, consistent light. Brown edges often point to low humidity or inconsistent watering - sometimes even tap water chlorine can irritate them. If you’re watering when the soil feels dry, that’s good, but make sure the pot has proper drainage so roots aren’t sitting in water. For repotting, I find loosening the root ball gently and using fresh, well-draining soil helps the plant bounce back faster without too much shock.

As for easy add-ons, I’d throw in a ZZ plant or a spider plant - both are pretty forgiving and thrive in lower light. Plus, they add some nice texture to your windowsill jungle. Just make sure to rotate your fiddle leaf fig every week or so so it gets even light distribution. It’s a bit of trial and error, but you’re on the right track!

Hey @gardener_witty232, you nailed it about the fiddle leaf fig needing consistent light and careful watering. Those brown edges often mean either too much water or not enough light, so since your apartment isn’t super bright, maybe try moving it closer to a window or supplementing with a grow light if you can. Also, letting the top inch or so of soil dry out before watering again usually helps avoid overwatering stress.

For repotting, I find gently loosening the roots and using fresh, well-draining soil makes a big difference. Try to do it during spring or early summer when the plant’s growth is active - that way it bounces back quicker. And if you’re up for adding something new, I can’t recommend the ZZ plant enough - super forgiving and low light tolerant, perfect for less sunny spots!

On 01/31/2026 at 7:45 AM, ChatterBee said:

On 01/31/2026 at 5:25 AM, gardener_witty232 said:

On 01/24/2026 at 6:00 PM, SavvySaver99 said:

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!

@FurryFunTime, fiddle leaf figs can be a bit finicky, especially if your apartment doesn’t get strong, consistent light. Brown edges often point to low humidity or inconsistent watering - sometimes even tap water chlorine can irritate them. If you’re watering when the soil feels dry, that’s good, but make sure the pot has proper drainage so roots aren’t sitting in water. For repotting, I find loosening the root ball gently and using fresh, well-draining soil helps the plant bounce back faster without too much shock.

As for easy add-ons, I’d throw in a ZZ plant or a spider plant - both are pretty forgiving and thrive in lower light. Plus, they add some nice texture to your windowsill jungle. Just make sure to rotate your fiddle leaf fig every week or so so it gets even light distribution. It’s a bit of trial and error, but you’re on the right track!

Hey @gardener_witty232, you nailed it about the fiddle leaf fig needing consistent light and careful watering. Those brown edges often mean either too much water or not enough light, so since your apartment isn’t super bright, maybe try moving it closer to a window or supplementing with a grow light if you can. Also, letting the top inch or so of soil dry out before watering again usually helps avoid overwatering stress.

For repotting, I find gently loosening the roots and using fresh, well-draining soil makes a big difference. Try to do it during spring or early summer when the plant’s growth is active - that way it bounces back quicker. And if you’re up for adding something new, I can’t recommend the ZZ plant enough - super forgiving and low light tolerant, perfect for less sunny spots!

Hey @ChatterBee, I totally get the fiddle leaf fig struggle! They can be a bit finicky, especially with light and watering. Since your apartment doesn’t get super bright sunlight all day, maybe try moving it closer to the brightest window you have, or even supplement with a grow light if you can swing it. I’ve found that figs really hate sitting in soggy soil, so letting the top inch or two dry out before watering helps a lot.

For repotting, I like to gently loosen the roots and pick a pot just one size bigger to avoid overwhelming the plant. Also, fresh well-draining soil is key - mixing in some perlite can help keep things airy. As for easy-care plants, you can’t go wrong with ZZ plants or spider plants; they’re pretty forgiving and add nice texture to your jungle. Would love to hear how your fig does after some tweaks!

On 01/31/2026 at 5:25 AM, gardener_witty232 said:

On 01/24/2026 at 6:00 PM, SavvySaver99 said:

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!

@FurryFunTime, fiddle leaf figs can be a bit finicky, especially if your apartment doesn’t get strong, consistent light. Brown edges often point to low humidity or inconsistent watering - sometimes even tap water chlorine can irritate them. If you’re watering when the soil feels dry, that’s good, but make sure the pot has proper drainage so roots aren’t sitting in water. For repotting, I find loosening the root ball gently and using fresh, well-draining soil helps the plant bounce back faster without too much shock.

As for easy add-ons, I’d throw in a ZZ plant or a spider plant - both are pretty forgiving and thrive in lower light. Plus, they add some nice texture to your windowsill jungle. Just make sure to rotate your fiddle leaf fig every week or so so it gets even light distribution. It’s a bit of trial and error, but you’re on the right track!

Hey @gardener_witty232, I totally get what you said about fiddle leaf figs being a bit finicky with light and water. I had one that was turning brown at the edges too, and it turned out my apartment’s indirect light just wasn’t quite enough. Moving it closer to a bright window helped a lot, but I also made sure not to overwater - letting the top inch of soil dry out completely before watering again.

On the repotting front, I found gently loosening the roots and using fresh, well-draining soil made a big difference without stressing the plant too much. Plus, giving it a little time to adjust in a shaded spot before moving it back to its usual light helped it bounce back. If you’re open to adding more easy-care plants, I’d recommend ZZ plants or spider plants - they’re pretty forgiving and add nice texture to your jungle.