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Oh boy, I've got plants to kill...

My landlord is being entirely too kind to me. A few weeks back I had asked if I could buy some plants/small trees to put on my balcony to help shade my apartment from the afternoon sun. He told me no problem, I can buy some.

The next time I saw him, he told me he would provide plants for me at no cost. Oh my, what did I do to deserve this?! So as of yesterday my plant collection is now complete. I have no idea what these trees/flowers are or what kind of care they need. Anyone out there know what they are and how I should care for them?:) I do have a history of killing everything I try to grow, which is OK if I have footed the bill for them. But now I feel pressure to keep them alive since the landlord will be able to see them every time he comes to the office.:)

I was given 3 plants to put on my side balcony:
plant 1.jpg

plant 2.jpg

For my narrow front balcony, I was provided with one HUGE tree--with small, white, very fragrant flowers--and two smaller trees. The big tree in the middle had to be pruned in order to fit in its tiny space. But I didn't have to do any of the work, including carrying all of the plants up all the stairs to my fifth floor room. And those pots are HEAVY--the guys were panting and sweating profusely after carrying them up to my room.:)
plant 3.jpg

plant 4.jpg

I AM happy to have these, but I do want to keep them alive and well!:)

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Wow, I believe your landlord is trying to get you to stay there forever! I love the yellow flowers. Do you still have room to dry your laundry on the side balcony?

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