--- title: "Equipment & Materials" description: "Tools and equipment for plant care" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-04T12:14:29.613Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/equipmentAndMaterials.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Equipment \& Materials Discuss supplies for cultivating plants, including grow lights, nutrients, soil and more Misc. 21105 members, 389 posts ## Posts - [Opinions on apple cider vinegar for gnat larvae? Thank you!šŸ˜Š](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/6AYNSBX1RcK0Y5OnXp1Uyw.md) (by Maggs, 2024-02-29, 5 comments) - [Hi! Iā€™m new to plant parenting and was wondering what kind of fertilizer has worked well for you? I currently have aā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/bE_Xn5zCRUq9ffBOkloo8g.md) (by MunBun, 2024-02-28, 4 comments) - [Yā€™all. I think Iā€™ve cracked it! Hereā€™s my DIY grow light solution. Works great in my converted greenhouse, bathroom,ā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/xOgTPOAbTHSUjAOTls1Ubw.md) (by Vera, 2024-02-28, 5 comments) - [TIL that Christmas cactuses are epiphytesā€¦ what?!?! Had no idea. What kind of pots/planters do you use for yourā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/y-QsSOAlQqqzXvDVE3oueg.md) (by Mads, 2024-02-23, 8 comments) - [My mom got me these little plant stakes and theyā€™re cheesy but so adorable. Fun little pop of color for some of my moreā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/L356b94HRoCmy8gDU8cB3w.md) (by JessšŸŒ±, 2024-02-18, 2 comments) - [has anyone ever had battery operated grow lights?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/3K7kDT_kQwmONZD7g9iTcA.md) (by V, 2024-02-18, 4 comments) - [Hi All šŸ‘‹šŸ½ I have a baby bamboo that I need to replant. I currently have cacti/succulent soil as well as bonsai soil.ā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/9pu-WwU0QE2yIeMBjZRtpQ.md) (by Daril, 2024-02-17, 1 comment) - [Brand new plant dad here! What equipment and materials are must haves, for keeping my new babies alive? Thank you inā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/gedMqDSwReKWa4f14RLOFA.md) (by Matt, 2024-02-16, 9 comments) - [Anyone have good places to get pots and planters along this vibe of style?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/agMNHapWR02vjil-BBGoKQ.md) (by Pchee, 2024-02-14, 4 comments) - [Any recommended grow lights?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/IFO_QWPlTJ-YPQqcl6bB4g.md) (by Lotus biscuits, 2024-02-13, 6 comments) - [I šŸ’•LOVEšŸ’• my snake plant. Eventually Iā€™m going to have to repot it. Iā€™ve been searching on and off for years, butā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/Hu_ejjyfS1K4RnDWE79lmg.md) (by Mads, 2024-02-09, 8 comments) - [There was a post about rechargeable grow lights. I needed a grow light in the middle off a room. It wonā€™t be safe theā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/zI2VMktBTaGdTP7OT818OA.md) (by Sunny, 2024-02-06, 4 comments) - [I got my first grow light today (after some helpful research on here) and Iā€™m super excited to see the before/after!ā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/7r2GFq7mRraazBpkBLtSPg.md) (by Plant Mother, 2024-02-06, 3 comments) - [A note on grow lights. This and a huge number of plants spent July 2023 until now under supermarket fluorescent lights.ā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/WHi_8BIlQ4yMZRbhkGBHpQ.md) (by Dave\_opuntiaface, 2024-02-03, 2 comments) - [Me, dabbing keiki paste all over my sad-looking ficus triangularis.](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/-60QQkSMQl-XXZXAHrPP8g.md) (by Mads, 2024-02-02, 8 comments) - [Question about grow lights: Iā€™ve never used them before and just picked up a couple of small clip on ones. For plantsā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/VhaQvLtXRrGbr9HQyyncQw.md) (by Plants\&Pets šŸŒ±šŸ±šŸ¶, 2024-02-02, 8 comments) - [My amaryllisā€™s progress since I put it under a grow light in December. šŸ˜Æ Iā€™m using a SANSI bulb.](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/8K6q-D43Rf2AQ-7LdDlhhQ.md) (by Mads, 2024-02-01, 0 comments) - [FYI. Your local Hobby Lobby has all plant pots and vases 50% off through Saturday.!! I found some gorgeous plantersā€¦](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/DRSDcl81SBS3blv--H68wA.md) (by Lisa, 2024-01-31, 2 comments) - [Oops.](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/nC5gEJbST4mKAQXU-Hp5iw.md) (by Kirsty, 2024-01-31, 4 comments) - [New members to my plant family](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/8pzE5EbjQUyVMH-UhuNwPQ.md) (by Yiri, 2024-01-31, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w.md?cursor=mOdgG1NOrxdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDU-qzyryjgGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_