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Zone 6 Progress
Zone 6 Progress
2 upgrades planned | 0 completed
Hanging baskets placed around the perimeter of the house will host nettles, the essential caterpillar plant for Yellow and Red Admiral butterflies. Elevating the plants protects them while creating small satellite habitats throughout the property. Together these baskets extend the butterfly habitat beyond the garden beds and closer to the house.
Sanctuary Upgrades:
Sanctuary Upgrades:
Sanctuary Systems:
🪱 Soil System
🌱 Plant Growth
💧 Water Support
🦋 Pollinator Habitat
🐇 Rabbit Habitat
🏠 Infrastructure
Hanging Basket Planting
Hanging Basket Planting
Current State
No hanging baskets currently along the house perimter.
Goal
Install hanging baskets filled with nettles to provide food and host plants for Admiral butterflies.
Sanctuary Systems: 🏡
Irrigation
Irrigation
Current State
No dedicated hydration system for baskets.
Goal
Add dripp irrigation or small water trays to ensure consistent moisture for butterfly plants without requiring manual watering daily.
Sanctuary Systems: 💧🏠
Progress Updates
Progress Updates
March 2026
Purchased 3 grey hanging baskets. Currently sourcing a variety of hanging baskets that match the sanctuaty aesthetic; using different styles to help identify plant species from below.
This project is part of Psyche by Theophora, a living sanctuary for the soul's metamorphosis, providing the sacred host plants essential to the journey from earthbound life to winged grace.
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