New Set Up
What do we think about my new setup? Please help me out if you have any suggestions!!! any comments will be appreciated!!!
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Lauren K
Does anyone have advice for what to do with this leaf? Half of the leaf split off awhile ago and this spot has only gotten worse, but there are no issues with any of the other leaves. Should I just leave it like that or is there something I can do? Thanks!
Stephanie
I got this pretty lime green plant at Walmart on the clearance rack but there is no lable to tell me what it is. Thanks in advance for the help
ChloeMarie
I just got in a bunch of starter plants wrapped in Saran Wrap with soil. I have a little greenhouse set up and plan to put them in semi hydro potting but should I repot them right away or leave them for a few days? I’m concerned for root rot since there aren’t getting air but don’t want to stress them out by repotting them.
Lyn
Hey guys! Should I repot this African violet? She is growing too long for the pot. I’m worried it’s going to break off.
Eric
Hello, I used the below soil with a terracotta pot in my Begonia. How would you classify this soil in Planta? It’s more of a potting mix but says it’s for succulents, so do I select succulent soil or general potting mix? I know setting the soil properly is important so Planta can remind me when you water properly. Thank you, Eric
Adri
Finally set up my plant shelf! 😭 No more tiny pots all over the window sills or worrying about my North-facing plants. I can’t stop staring at it!!! (It’s right in my office next to my desk)
Lily
Notice that tiny little shoot on the edge of the pot? I am so happy. Can I propagate this? How do I do this safely? Newbie here. But my plants have given me so much joy! Thank you for the tips!
Sarah
Hi, I have yet to keep a plant alive for more than 4 months, but I got some new ones and I’m really trying to keep them alive. I have a money tree, a calathea, and a birds nest fern. They’re in my office near a southwest-facing window with a grow light. (The ones on the bottom shelves are fake). Anyway I would appreciate any and all suggestions and advice if you have any!
Planta
🌱Myth: Rocks/leca at the bottom = enough drainage Placing LECA or rocks at the bottom of a pot without drainage might feel like a good solution—it seems logical that they’d help water escape. But this widely held belief is sadly not entirely true, and following it can do more harm than good. 💧What Really Happens In a container without drainage holes, excess water has nowhere to go. It pools in the bottom layers, saturating the soil and creating oxygen-poor conditions that stress roots and promote rot. Whether or not you add gravel, if water can’t exit the pot, it might eventually accumulate and/or clog the air pockets in the soil. 🧪The (Contested) Science: The Perched Water Table A concept often used to explain poor drainage is the perched water table. According to this idea, when water moves through soil, gravity pulls it down, while capillary action holds it up. At a certain point, these forces balance, creating a saturated zone—typically just above a finer-to-coarser material transition (like soil sitting atop rocks). This model suggests that adding gravel or LECA simply shifts this saturated zone higher in the pot, closer to the roots—not lower where you’d want it. That’s why many gardeners and horticulturists advise against it. However, some researchers argue that the perched water table concept—while helpful as a simplification—isn’t always accurate in small container environments or when using modern potting mixes. Soil particle size, moisture tension, and structure interact in more complex ways than the model assumes. ✅What’s Not a Myth: Drainage Holes and Good Soil Matter Regardless of the theoretical model, one truth remains: water needs somewhere to go. The most effective way to improve drainage is: • Always use pots with drainage holes—they allow gravity to remove excess water. • Use a well-structured potting mix with good porosity. Amend with perlite, vermiculite, or bark to improve aeration and drainage. • Avoid overly dense, moisture-retentive soil unless you’re planting something that specifically needs it (like some ferns or bog plants). Test your mix by watering and observing. If it drains slowly or pools on top, it needs more amendment. And make sure drainage holes are clear and not blocked. 🪨When Rocks Can Be Useful While adding rocks instead of drainage holes isn’t ideal, there are still good reasons to use them: • To reduce soil volume in very large pots (where deep soil layers aren’t needed for shallow-rooted plants). • To add weight to prevent top-heavy pots from tipping. • To cover large drainage holes, using mesh or broken pottery—this prevents soil loss without significantly blocking water flow.
YinDeezy
Scindapsus Peasun. Really interesting to see how the leaf shape starts to change as it climbs. One of the vines started pushing out stunted / funky looking leaves. I should have cut it after the second one but I wanted to see how it grew out. You know, for “science” or whatever 😂 Definitely going to chop and prop this one.
Jade
I bought the planter on the left off of Amazon not realizing how big it was. Could I technically put this pencil cactus in there and let it grow into the pot size? It’s been in the same pot and soil for 5 years, and I’ve given it multiple “haircuts” if you will haha Edit: it comes with a 4” riser that I planned on using since it is such a large jump
Yolanda
Hey plant friends I welcomed home today a new plant baby. The Monstera Peru (aka Monty).
Bowman
So I did this today to my monstera any tips other than what I’ve done : put root powder on aerial root and put in soil, put main roots in water will get bigger thing to hold it tomorrow
Kyoda
Is this the plant too far gone? Too the right that what it looked like day one and now it looks like what it is to the left
GreenLeaf
For those with plants in self watering pots, what is your fertilizer schedule? Add fert every 2nd/3rd time you fill the reservoir? Always have a diluted fert in the water? Top water with fert and empty the reservoir once it’s drained through?
Cami2012
I’ve been growing this spider plant cutting for a couple weeks and it has roots! I’m not sure if I should transplant it into soil or not yet, what do you guys think?
Lilee
I just got this beautiful new Peace Lily and I’m trying to find a place where it has enough light while still still decorating my home! Thoughts on if this location looks like enough light or too little?
Jenna
I think this succulent is either growing wider or growing babies- should I try to separate and repot?
New Plant Dad
I have a quick question I live in New Orleans and it gets pretty hot in the afternoon time. I have two beautiful Boston ferns that sit in the front of the house and it does get some direct sunlight. Do you all think that I should move them back to a shadier area or can they stay where they are?
