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title: "Equipment & Materials"
description: "Tools and equipment for plant care"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w"
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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

- [Covered my plant shelf to give my tropical plants some humidity! I used plastic sheeting from Home Depot and Velcro.](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/i22eZOtqMZdqVvJ36L72g8.md) (by September, 2025-05-19, 2 comments)
- [I’m new to the whole indoor planting thing, and I was wondering if anybody knew anything cool things I could 3D print,…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/ST0OJl29YDqwXyQ6fJVCwv.md) (by Jacob McDonald, 2025-05-15, 7 comments)
- [Hello, I have become a recent plant mama and I really dove in. I got a pomegranate tree, 2 banana trees, a pineapple…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/BqJ67re5ABW1jkcJ5yl3Ux.md) (by JessLovesOla\&Blue, 2025-05-15, 5 comments)
- [Going to make this reply a post. Regarding Neem, the two differences, and what/how they work. Neem comes in two…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/LXyNodejiQZvcrFCIyhk08.md) (by Wolfen 🐺, 2025-05-04, 5 comments)
- [Hello. Today is May 1st and it’s 48 F but feels like 37 F. The grass is finally turning green, and the lilac bush is…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/bqj2wQEl5YaqTMpmSf0eZw.md) (by Jackye, 2025-05-01, 0 comments)
- [Has anybody used this brand before? Dealing with a plant in root shock and hoping this helps if so, can I add it to my…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/zYlh77OrpraPyHeHSEoD55.md) (by Ashlynn, 2025-05-01, 5 comments)
- [Hello! Also, Happy birthday to me! Btw, the Indicanja is an excellent choice for heavy feeders! The all-purpose veggie…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/OyDQmoGk2soJymXIL5LrEa.md) (by Jackye, 2025-05-01, 6 comments)
- [Does anyone have any recommendations for wireless/rechargeable plant lights?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/egotoiCrOynthdme1DWzmM.md) (by Laney, 2025-04-30, 2 comments)
- [I've noticed that, when some of my plants are on their saucers, they stay soggy/get root issues. It seems like the…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/MRHzOYTHVKaNkpr06s2hx9.md) (by Rhus, 2025-04-28, 4 comments)
- [I now have eight plants in PON, and I’m delighted about this! Unfortunately, one of my plants with very fine roots…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/u1sQc9JsUWCGH2FN5LnQAg.md) (by Lynda, 2025-04-28, 0 comments)
- [Most of my grow lights are these little Sansi clip lights. I’m going on vacation for a week and I won’t have anyone to…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/c2Nc6OwkGYMrHJSMMTwzSk.md) (by Shaboochie, 2025-04-25, 11 comments)
- [new to grow lights! i bought a couple from amazon but not sure how far or close to my plants they need to be. how long…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/SYK3wo9iuKownL2KKU4wTq.md) (by kjk614, 2025-04-24, 3 comments)
- [Any recommendations for places to get clear plastic pots? I have a couple plants that need to upsize and heard those…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/GpRkbH4Q1Q5hF9c9U0XWpx.md) (by Em, 2025-04-22, 6 comments)
- [Two questions: Firstly, I just purchased neem oil. I want to make a mixture for pests. I've heard about hydrogen…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/tHHakv7gtzzarwGeGjIg0T.md) (by plantluvr444, 2025-04-19, 2 comments)
- [Hey Wolfen, since you’re changing plants to PON, are you using a PH monitor? I ordered one, but I don’t know if I…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/dOqUcxQMxaKdnDd0jZivKr.md) (by Lynda, 2025-04-17, 13 comments)
- [I will be moving soon…with 70 +/- plants (and 8 pets 😳🫣). Any suggestions or helpful hints? Packing, transport,…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/jrf79BGmSyptlY6G3tw2o1.md) (by AlyssaMonkey, 2025-04-17, 4 comments)
- [Has anyone ever used these? If so, would you recommend it?](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/aT1nrGETT4apVN6UJq3eQW.md) (by Kier, 2025-04-15, 12 comments)
- [This is probably a dumb question, but if certain plants are sensitive to lime in their watering water, do I also need…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/jYnoxOJTiX6sWa9cSNxuXc.md) (by Buzzard, 2025-04-13, 4 comments)
- [Hello! New to caring for plants, but trying to give it my all. Is this an acceptable fertilizer for a Peace Lily? If…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/0oSwBTWusg7MshW8ShmRYW.md) (by Laylay, 2025-04-11, 2 comments)
- [hi guys!! hope you're having a good weekend so far! what are some of yor favorite scissors or shears to use for pruning…](https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/YPbO4uMKQdORCSVo3381me.md) (by c.cat, 2025-04-06, 3 comments)

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