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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"
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# Equipment \& Materials

Discuss supplies for cultivating plants, including grow lights, nutrients, soil and more

Misc. 21105 members, 389 posts

## Posts

- [This may be a DUMB question, but I recently received this peace lily in a self watering pot as a sympathy gift and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/M7zhFkmgQhuONqR5lDAQGA.md) (by Francesca, 2024-05-29, 7 comments)
- [what would be The best method/materials to make moss poles at home for Monstera’s, Philodendrons \& anthurium’s? any…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/BK2McVCUTouZGaIueZmYwA.md) (by OG.99, 2024-05-23, 5 comments)
- [Can I use this mixture for my Pink Philodendron? If not, what mixture do you recommend? Preferably something I do not…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/PNiaTwGZRdqNfu6XrbveCQ.md) (by Cheyenne, 2024-05-17, 9 comments)
- [Broke down and got a moisture meter, sick of having to guess by a finger test if plants are wet or dry or somewhere in…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/KMBZ9LocR8qizN4DjQAwrQ.md) (by Alyssa, 2024-05-15, 5 comments)
- [If I’m using self watering pots, is there a different setting I should use within Planta to make sure I’m watering and…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/4qpu5eg2TcS578UFMMgFUA.md) (by Katie, 2024-05-11, 2 comments)
- [Sorry if this is a dumb question , but just double checking: the Volcanic Lava Rock in the Planta Shop can be used in…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/FWJ23q_wRJuRlpd69FHKIw.md) (by YehitsRoger, 2024-05-11, 0 comments)
- [Hi plant heads. My husband bought my these lights for my babies but are these lights only for fruits and vegetables?…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/PGKTjhUJQpyKeGZv-r7w0Q.md) (by Doll, 2024-05-09, 3 comments)
- [I love these miniature tools for grooming and tending to my plant pots!](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/ybFpjqfFRLy2uxc3ukaaTA.md) (by stay\_pruned, 2024-05-06, 6 comments)
- [Hi! I’m planning to make about 6 moss poles for my climbing plants. Any advice or tips on material and building…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/vDfSZe4YTQGUvoPHZhvDxg.md) (by fireside, 2024-05-03, 3 comments)
- [Hi! I have a patio that gets light during the day but direct sunlight only during sunset (facing West). There are walls…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/66OoTl4BQI2rOSzA6RLBoQ.md) (by Hattferg, 2024-04-30, 0 comments)
- [Hello all, Does anyone from the GTA know where I can buy this Foliage Pro SuperThrive? I can only find a small 8oz…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/4J6v6mgGR0KKOmwHbcaoyA.md) (by Tara 🪴👶🏻, 2024-04-28, 0 comments)
- [Water conditioner for browning tips of leaves on different plants. Do you all think this would help or worsen?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/NjbJ3E82T76Lw2lLXuLBHQ.md) (by Alyssa, 2024-04-25, 4 comments)
- [I would love to hear DIY soil recipes please! Also, what is PON?! What plants do better in LECA vs. perlite vs.…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/FyUJBqXfQIu74yMCcv1cNg.md) (by khibb, 2024-04-22, 3 comments)
- [I am looking for the best (while also being affordable) plant lights to use in my office and areas of my house that…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/ZIDA5vtDQYmp1arQd5xzbw.md) (by khibb, 2024-04-22, 11 comments)
- [Best pots for succulents? Looking for 5+ inch pots with drainage, but idk what material they should be n stuff](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/8j9LJu4PQ-K0JzBgf-ZKbA.md) (by Lulu! (Cactus fam), 2024-04-19, 5 comments)
- [So question about fertilizer longevity. I’m a make ahead type of person, so if I were to make a large batch of…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/UJNV82uWT5mTYWzQ3WLnhQ.md) (by Alyssa, 2024-04-19, 6 comments)
- [Need to transfer my lucky bamboo soon, I bought it and it’s already outgrowing the pot it came in! Does anybody know…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/FLPZYJtuRBup7rJ4--nP8A.md) (by Emmj\_xo, 2024-04-18, 2 comments)
- [Okay so I had a major fungus/unwelcome guest invasion last year of which killed about 3 plants and 1/2 of my false…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/esGM9DBRR0S8w2mx2i6Hnw.md) (by Tilleyab, 2024-04-15, 9 comments)
- [Hey there. Does anybody use this tropical plant soil for their plants? I am thinking about using it for my calathea.…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/oCL8gOtAS7mhZ51wovKhRQ.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-04-13, 18 comments)
- [PLANT LIGHTS! HELP! Please see below text. TXS.](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/ErO8ROhTQCmdAKlLgR0QOA.md) (by Lynda, 2024-04-12, 0 comments)

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