Plants that don't thrive

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

I give my non-thriving orchids to others in my Orchid Society. You never know 0 they may give you something in return....

I love it, Carrie! hahahaha

By the way, I forgot to tell you that your talk was really good. You made it very fun and I'm sure everyone loved it.

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I will add a few words and some might be a repetition of what others have already said.

I only grow things that I can provide proper conditions for. This I think is the most important thing to have healthy plants.
But then some plants are just more vigorous and better bloomer than others even under the same good conditions.
And then there's this misfortune that can happen to some random plants, like rot and stuff. You just have no control over things like this. Living things are in constant battle with other living things that want to eat them. lol

I do not have very much patience in waiting for something that does not grow well or flower for a long time. They are simply not worth it and I have no problem letting go of them.
Fortunately, I grow what I can grow, so I rarely have this kind of problem.
When I get tired of certain plants, or I need more space for something that I want more, then easily replaceable mericlones or otherwise commonly available plants or something I just don't want anymore, will go to either trash bins or other people who want them. This is the main reason I joined the local society.

If you find joy in nursing and brining something back to life (I have done this too in the past), then that's fine, but if the condition of plants is too severe, then the recovery can take a very long time and as you say they take up precious space all the while they are recovering (and sometimes they do not recover).
Look at how many beautiful plants are out there for you to try.
It is personal choice I guess, but if you have plants that are really having a tough time, it is about time to let go and get a nice new one to start fresh.
You will forget about the old ones and have fun with the new healthy plants.
Isn't it the hobby about? enjoying, not having headache?