Discuss supplies for cultivating plants, including grow lights, nutrients, soil and more
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mothmanstolemyvape
What kind of pots are yâall using when your plants are in bigger pots? Iâm a fan of terracotta and pretty much everything is currently in terracotta pots, but I have two that are in 8â terracotta pots with roots poking out the drainage hole. And probably two more thatâll be doing the same by the end of summer. Theyâre definitely ready to go bigger but the price of larger terracotta is crazy. (Also one is on a moss pole so that probably doesnât help) I canât believe how quick the price jumps up in one size difference! What are you guys using? Where are you shopping?
Sabu
Passing on some fertilizer knowledge I got from a plant guy at Armstrong;
I have been using miracle grow indoor outdoor potted plants fertilizer pump for months and itâs been amazing! No plant burn, no bad smell, no dripping. I ran out and went to Armstrong they didnât have any of that kind but I was looking at all the âspecialtyâ fertilizers for succulents, indoor blooming vs indoor foliage, lucky bamboo specific, African violet specific, etc. I figured I was inexperienced in plant care and a âbadâ plant mom using a one size fits all approach so I went to buy one of each! The cashier asked me why I was buying so many, I told him my assumption and he asked how all my plants were doing with my current fertilizer-amazing no problems.
He said DONT FIX WHATS NOT BROKEN most of these bottles are just marketing, difference in chemical analysis on the bottles can be really tiny and you âloseâ 1/2 your fertilizer out the bottom of your pot anyway so donât worry so much.
I only bought orchid food for my air plant because I was scared to fertilize that one for the first time with the pump fertilizer.
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NYPhilo
These Sneaker display cases are perfect little greenhouses for smaller plants.
Plantz đ±
Hi Plant Parents! Iâm giving houseplant care another shot and I recently ordered the following starter plants:
Calathea Ornata
Philodendron Dark Form Gloriosum
String of Coins
Calathea Fasciata ârotundifoliaâ
Tradescantia Nanouk âWandering Jew/Dudeâ
Philodendron Prince of Orange
My question: While I wait for my plants to arrive, I want to set up a space for them. I'm looking for advice on plant stands, hanging pots/shelves, grow lights, and humidifiers. Any recommendations or tips on these, as well as other essentials like soil mix, pest treatments, and tools, would be much appreciated! I've done some research but would love to hear your suggestions, especially if you have photos or videos for inspiration.
A bit more context:
Iâm in Northern Colorado, where it's quite dry with limited humidity, especially in winter.
The plants will mainly be in my bedroom, which has two large south-facing windows with indirect light. They can also spend some time on my south-facing, indirect light balcony during the summer. I donât have any windows in my bathroom but Iâve heard that some plants do well in bathrooms.
I have a cat who has shown some interest in plants in the past, so I need keep most of these out of her reach. She's not a big jumper or climber but could get curious if plants are within her reach.
Iâd love any tips or advice as I dive into this new ish hobby! I know Iâve chosen some not-so-beginner-friendly plants, but I'm excited to learn.
Thanks in advance!
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Destinie Merwin
For those of you that make your own chunky soil mixesâŠ. What do you use? Iâve just been using an indoor soil potting mix I get at Walmart but Iâve been wanting to try something new when it comes time to repot some of my babies or as I get new plants.
Dave_opuntiaface
Priceless ($6 for 40, actually). Gross that I had around 40 gnats floating around.
Iâm also making tea from Mosquito Bits. Apparently, it wasnât enough.
Danielle
Hi everyone! So this parlor palm (from IKEA of all places) is my newest addition to my plant fam and Iâm using the Miracle Gro cactus, palm, and citrus soil.. I repotted it into this tall pot here for it to remain outside on my balcony. I read online if you have a tall pot you can put lava rock at the bottom, cover with landscape fabric, and put soil in as normal so it can remain well-draining⊠on to my issue.. I went to water it this morning and the soil seemed to repel the water like it was hydrophobic and I get the sense that itâs not draining down to the roots⊠any thoughts or anyone who has dealt with hydrophobic soil?
Thank you!!
Nic Van D
COVER POT TALK - I donât know about you all, but Iâve been running out of cover pots đȘŽthis growing season! As you all know the cost can add up $$$ quickly. I like to wait and buy pots that are interesting to look at and leave my plants in the nursery pot until I find just the right one. In the interim I use large ribbon or peel and stick wallpaper/shelving paper around the pot to dress it up a bit. When itâs one or two plants it doesnât bother me but this year I have many naked plants!!!
I found a set of 3 pots on Amazon that I wanted to share with you all because I thought they were a decent price. You get three 5/6/7 in ceramic pots for $26. I realize I could have thrifted some but these were the exact sizes I needed and the neutral tones match perfectly with what already have. I bought two sets that I can now rotate in and out as needed.
Michaelâs (with there frequent sales) and World Market are my two other spots I find interesting pots
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fireside
Thoughts on using this for a highly variegated albo monstera? and my thai constellation and snow queen pothos? the albo is a very small, mid cutting. worried too much light might dry it out or burn but at the same time, too much white means thereâs less leaf to photosynthesise...
Mads
I watched a YouTube video today that said water conditioner for fish can make tap water safe for plants, too.
Have you tried this? Would you agree?
I spend about $40/month on distilled water, so Iâm open to an easier and more cost-effective option, if it really is just as good for my plants.
That being said, Iâd probably still water my most finicky plant friends (spider plants, rattlesnakes, & stromanthe triostar) with distilled.
Astrid
Any ideas on how to protect them from a windy thunder storm? Netting? Cones? Thank you!!
Jess
Hi! Does anyone know how to get these glued rocks out?
Plant Lover
I need to repot some plants and feel at a lost on soil. What do you use for soil? Any recommendations? It would be great if your recommendations can be found at Ace or Walmart.
Astrid
Newbie! Planta recommends liquid fertilizer but in my new plant mom era that I am in I got pellets before reading about liquid. Is there a major difference? The app wonât even allow me to select pellets, so Iâm not sure Iâm on the right fertilizing schedule. Input?? Thanks!
Ada
Iâm looking for a cheap and compact indoor grow light, preferably with a good timer.
Any suggestions?
Adriana
Itâs my first time repotting all of my plants. Any suggestions for potting mixes and fertilizers? I have a Peace Lily, Lemon Lime Dracaena, and a syngonium. Would love any and all suggestions. Iâm a first time plant mom :)
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Ellie
Please drop fertilizer recommendations in the comments!!
Most of my plants are either tropical or cacti/succulents! Iâve been a plant mom for awhile, but havenât gotten into fertilizer much⊠my plants are *fine* without it, but I think theyâd grow even more beautifully with it! (Correct me if Iâm wrong in that statement/if you regret fertilizing)
Iâd like something easy, non pest attracting, multipurpose, and preferably something that follows a schedule similar to a watering schedule since I donât have Planta premium! Thanks!
Adrian
I have to buy some all-purpose potting mix for a few of my indoor houseplants that Iâm planning to repot: 2 peperomias and 2 Hostas. Does anyone have any brand recommendations? Iâve heard that I should avoid Miracle Grow, and Iâve seen good reviews on FoxFarmâs soil, but the only brand I can vouch for is Espoma for their succulent soil, and Iâm new to foliage plants, so I have yet to try any all-purpose potting mixes. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Kim
I have a question about when I add a plant in the planta app and it asks about the size of the pot it is in, does it mean the length of the pot or the depth?
Lynda
SILICONE STICKIES⊠They donât work! I need some good ideas to keep my plant vases from scratching my counters and table tops. I have tried little felt tabs and as I already mentioned, the little silicone tabs, but Iâll nothing seems to stay stuck to the bottom of my pots! Does anyone have a great idea to help me with this problem? TXS.
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