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Plant Things

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I'm a plant lover on a budget. Included in this list will be pots, soil mixes, planting tools, and whatever else I have or want for my own plant needs.
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Pots

A variety of pot options from terracotta to animal planters to self watering pots to hanging pots.
 
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A six pack of 4 inch terracotta pots, good for smaller plants.
4" Terracotta Pots with Saucer - 6 Pack
 
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A four pack of 6 inch terracotta pots with saucers.
vensovo 6" Terracotta Pots with Saucer - 4 Pack
 
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Shallow terracotta pots are good for succulents. Personally, I think they're cute.
Yishang 3.5" Terra Cotta Pots for Succulents
 
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Another option for larger terracotta pots.
Suwimut 4 Pack 6" Terracotta Pots with Saucer
 
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I'm a fan of plant pots that are in animal shapes. Especially when they have drainage holes.
Cuteforyou Dog Animal Shaped Succulent Pot
 
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There are some adorable animal shaped plant pots here.
Duck Shaped Ceramic Succulent Pot with Tray
 
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These self watering plant pots come in multiple colors and sizes.
YNNICO Self Watering Planters, 6 Pots, Black

Shelves

Included are shelves for plants.
 
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Tension rod shelves! There are options for four and five shelves. I'll add both links. I've seen people combine two.
ALLZONE 5-Tier Adjustable Ladder Bookshelf
 
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This is the four shelf option for tension rod shelves. I've also seen people combine two. Good option for plants.
ALLZONE Adjustable Tall Narrow Bookshelf
 
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This is a smaller shelf that can be put on a desk or other surface to display smaller plants. It's easy to put together and looks nice.
COOGOU Wood Desktop Plant Stand for Succulents
 
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A sturdy bar to hang your plants on!
SOFITORG Indoor Plant Hanger, 65.7 Inch

Potting Tools

Tools in this list include shovels, plant safe velcro, a mat to keep your soil contained whilst potting, shears, and more.
 
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Repotting is messy business. This is a cheap way to help keep the mess in one spot, and makes it easier for clean up.
HNXTYAOB 27" Waterproof Repotting Mat
 
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These are good options for helping support plants. I'll be using them for the top of my money tree since they are more forgiving than the twist tie it came with.
VELCRO One-Wrap Ties Starter Pack, 12pcs
 
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These are very small and cute. They'd be frustrating for the entire scooping and dumping soil process, but I like them for my smaller plants when I'm filling in the top.
Andiker Mini Gardening Tools Set, 3pcs
 
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A soil scoop for planting.
HARFINGTON Bonsai Soil Scoop Mini Shovel
 
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This soil scoop comes with some extras to help with planting.
MECCANIXITY Garden Shovel Hand Tools Kit
 
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A small shovel for scooping soil for houseplants.
Stainless Steel Garden Soil Scoop with Wood Handle
 
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This two pack has two garden shears with a cute and modern design.
Modern Sprout Gardening Shears & Pruners 2-pack
 
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Here is a single pair of pruning shears with a modern and cute design.
Modern Sprout Lightweight Gardening Pruners
 
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Pruning shears with a modern design.
Modern Sprout Lavender Pruning Shears
 
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Pruning shears at an affordable price.
Mr. Pen 6.5" Gardening Scissors Pruning Shears
 
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Velcro you can use on your plant and cut to size.
VELCRO Garden Ties, 50 ft x 1/2 in, Green
 
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Microfiber dusting gloves.
Molain Microfiber Dusting Gloves, Reusable
 
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Traps for pesky gnats and fruit flies.
Landisun 48PCS Fruit Fly & Gnat Traps

Soil and Plant Food

Included here are the types of soil and extras I use to make it a gritty or well draining mix, and plant food.
 
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There are a lot of mixes for succulents that are pricy, but all you really need for succulents is this soil. Just be sure to add in pearlite and orcid bark to help it become a better draining mix. (Please be aware this is for a two pack in case you d...
Miracle-Gro Cactus & Palm Potting Mix, 8 qt
 
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Perlite is great to add to a cactus soil mix with some Orchid bark to create well draining soil fornsucculents. Check up on how to Use perlite. Usually you want to wash it down before using and not breathe in the dust. There are other options if you ...
Organic Perlite for Plants, 1 Quart
 
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This is the orcid bark I use in my succulents mix. This listing is for three bags, but a single bag is all that's needed and is more affordable.
Miracle-Gro Orchid Potting Mix, 8 qt, 3-Pack
 
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This includes orcid bark and perlite!
Doter Orchid Potting Mix 1 Quart
 
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Pumice is a good option when you don't want to deal with perlite.
Sukh Horticultural Pumice Stone 410g
 
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Plant food is something I always forget about. This one is for succulents.
Miracle-Gro Liquid Plant Food for Succulents

For Watering Plants

 
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These are great for squirting water into plants.
ACM Economy Wash Bottle, 250ml, Squeeze
 
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Small watering can that isn't too costly. The top can fall off easy, but it isn't too annoying.
34oz Indoor Watering Can with Long Spout

Extras

 
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A moisture meter.
VIVOSUN 3-in-1 Soil Tester for Plants
 
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A soil meter.
SONKIR 3-in-1 Soil pH Meter & Tester