No, I get the occasional little fruit fly but they tend to loiter by the herbs at the kitchen window and then disappear again. And fortunately 
I haven’t had any pest infestations on the others.
I suspect it helps that this is the first time they’ve ever had a family gathering; they’re usually a lot more spread out across the flat.
Thanks so much for your thoughts, really appreciate it! 
Firstly, what an amazing thread - some of these plants and collections are incredible!
@bektete, whilst this is not an ideal time for it, businesses of course do pay (in normal times) for people to come into their offices and look after plants etc - that could be an avenue. In homes this seems less likely, but who knows.
You could potentially try the youtube route etc and try to get a following with your tips and advice etc, maybe get some advertising or work that way, or commission via amazon type links for products etc. Good luck!
In January, I picked up a tiny little tradescantia to fit into a tiny Groot plant pot that I’d got in my secret Santa - I thought the purple hair suited him.
I repotted it in July and it took off but sadly became very leggy and elongated (not quite enough light, I suspect). Three weeks ago, I took the secateurs to it - and cut it into three parts. Two have now rooted into new little pots - so Groot has his pre-lockdown hairstyle back. And the bigger established stem has sprouted lots of vivid purple offshoots in its new brighter location.
Just goes to show that sometimes you need to be cruel to be kind… and take the plunge on cutting back.
From [Gone] Houseplants - FREE! I’ve taken a few cuttings of the ivy so if they work I’ll be happy to share them out, maybe in the spring…
I kind of make it up as I go along, so no guarantees but I’ve had some success with Camellia cuttings and money trees.
They rooted really well… helped to be in lockdown as they need to stay damp which means watering them at least every couple of days.
Ooh… that sounds great @clausy. Definitely interested in the ivy/pothos come spring… Hoping to have a few random things to share then too.
I wonder if we could organise a bit of a plant sharing economy - we could get something set up at one of the Horniman markets somehow.
oooh… a plant swap stall… that might be kinda fun. Bring one along, take one away…
Hi everyone, I’ve recently moved to forest hill and reading this thread has made some so happy!
My houseplants are my pride and joy, and I’m just starting to get into growing my own veg too! I don’t have a family photo of my 40ish (!) plants but I’ll try and get one to show you all soon.
I think a plant swap/share would be so cool, I’m always after new plants and if i can get them local/from friends that’s even better 
Welcome @FCherp to the neighbourhood and the forum.
We look forward to seeing some plants - and you, if we manage to sort out a cuttings swap at some point.
Oh how exciting. I’ve been told the flowers have a gorgeous scent.
I wonder if I could show my Hoya your post to inspire her!
I have to admit I’m quite enjoying propagating things. This is my latest succulent success. (Tiny one at the top)
A friend gave me a Jade a couple of months ago which was a tad spindly. So I chopped the top half off, have a couple of leaves set like yours and replanted the top. All seem to have rooted although nothing come through yet on the lone leaves. Hope I share your success! The original rooted section has bounced back nicely - three new outcrops.
Also had another succulent whose tip got knocked off (oops) so I took some of those leaves and tried propagating… they are super tiny but two are coming through…
And I have a lovely coffee plant which outgrew its original tiny ‘coffee’ pot planter so was thinking of what to use. Considered giant coffee mug or coffee tin - but they wouldn’t quite fit. So ordered a coffee sack to make a planter… it’s a tad bigger than I expected! Might end up with the monstera in it instead!
Those look great particularly the baby ones with the leaves coming out. Seems to me that not burying them too deep works best. Anyway trial and error… fun distraction
Are you guys using some sort of rooting powder, or just leaving them in damp conditions and hoping?
For the camellias I did try some rooting stuff - couple of liquid drops in the watering can. Not sure if you really need it - just keep it damp. For the succulents, I’ve got a couple of stems working in regular compost and then went out to buy some succulent compost from Shannons too - you just stick them in and wait. It seems pretty easy.
I used a little bit of rooting powder as I had some to hand; not sure whether it’s strictly necessary. My burros tail seems to have developed tiny roots where its leaves have just fallen onto soil unattended. It might speed the process up a little.
I’ve got mine in a heavy on the perlite/compost mix - and have covered them over to help maintain humidity in slightly damp soil. Those little Miranda sprouts are in an small recycled spice tub with a clear lid and a few holes poked in the bottom.
