Why My Plants Thrive on My NYC Fire Escape and Yours Might Not

plant_junkie_22

Okay, so is anyone else using their fire escape as a mini jungle? :herb::potted_plant: Living in a shoebox means getting creative with space. My succulents have been living their best lives out there…

succulent_slayer

@plant_junkie_22 yassss! :raising_hands: But warning: Not all plants are fire escape-friendly. My snake plant didn’t survive the wind tunnel situation. :dashing_away::seedling:

cityscape_grower

Pro tip: Get a moisture meter. Legit saved me from overwatering my herbs. :seedling::herb: My basil is now thriving like it’s on vacation in Italy. :italy:

chaos_veggie

Idk about you guys, but I just rigged an old shower curtain as a windbreaker. Protects my babies from getting too crispy. :wind_face::fire:

minimalist_zen

Real talk, what’s the weight limit on these things? My neighbors are stashing old TVs out there and I’m concerned. :television::skull:

cozy_corner

@minimalist_zen same concern here! I’ve got a whole CrossFit setup :joy: but actually just some hanging baskets. :man_lifting_weights::rosette:

hyperfocus_hannah

Anyone using mirrors to cheat the sun angle? :camera_with_flash::sun: I swear my cilantro’s been more photogenic since.

green_thumb_goth

Is it just me or do fire escape plants thrive on neglect? I swear, the less I do, the better they grow. :sweat_smile::cactus:

apartment_anxiety

Not an option for me. Building management is the opposite of chill about these things. :office_building::prohibited: