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Unpretentious Plant Care for New Plant Parents
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items This list is useful for beginner to advanced houseplant owners. It is broken down by soil, light, and water. You will find a combination of products we have used and/or currently use as well as videos and articles and blogs we think will be useful fo...
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🌱 The Dirty Truth (Soil)
☀️ Light It Up (Light)
💧 Don't Drown Your Plant Boo Boo (Water)
🌱 The Dirty Truth (Soil)
Boo Boo, if your soil isn’t alive, your plant is just surviving. Soil activators help bring that underground system back to life. Fix the soil, and the plant follows.
You watering your plant… but ignoring the soil
Use code MM11 for a discount.
Chunky Soil that stays humid instead of wet.
Organic: coconut husk chips, recycled forest products
Mineral: chunky perlite
Orchid Chunky Mix | Premium Orchid Potting Soil - Sol Soils
Do you know the difference between amendments, fertilizer, and activator?
Misfits & Matcha on Instagram: "Different soil inputs serve different purposes. 🌱 Activators support microbial life, amendments improve structure, and fertilizers provide nutrients. Understanding these roles helps you care for your plant more effectively. It all starts with the soil. #misfitsandmatcha #soilhealth #plantscience #plantcare #botanytips 💚Use code MM11 when you shop the Sol Soils website in our bio"
Use code MM11 for a discount.
What it has in it:
Organic: coconut coir, coconut husk chips, recycled forest products (i.e.- orchid bark, pine bark, etc.)
Mineral: pumice, calcined clay, perlite, expanded clay
Great for a lot of plants: Hoyas, Fiddl...
Chunky Potting Mix for Houseplants | Indoor Soil by Sol Soils
A rootbound plant has roots that have circled around the pot resulting in tight soil that is prone to drying out fast and lacking the ability to take up water and nutrients. Sometimes the issue isn’t care per say, it can just be time for a larger pot...
Let's talk about a reason your plant might not be growing - ROOTBOUND issues.
Use code MM11 for a discount. If you have a lot of succulents you'll want to check this soil out. Great for dry weather plants
Succulent Gritty Mix - Ideal Soil for Succulents | Sol Soils
Clear pots might look simple… but they tell you everything 👀 You can actually see root health, moisture, and growth in real time. No guessing, just observation. Sometimes the best tool is visibility. #misfitsandmatcha #plantbooboos #plantcaretips #g...
Clear pots might look simple… but they tell you everything 👀 You can actually see root health, moisture, and growth in real time. No guessing, just observation. Sometimes the best tool is visibility. #misfitsandmatcha #plantbooboos #plantcaretips #gardening
Use code MM11 for a discount. This is a probiotic for your plant. These are beneficial fungi that increases the surface area of root systems which may aid in nutrient and water absorption. Basically it could reduce transplant stress, reduce watering ...
Sol Biotics - Monthly Myco - Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculant
Compacted soil in houseplants blocks airflow and water movement. That means roots can’t function properly. Healthy soil = healthy plant.
Compacted soil in houseplants blocks airflow and water movement. That means roots can’t function properly. Healthy soil = healthy plant.
Use code MM11 for a discount. This is a great package for pretty much anyone and includes everything you need to plant and repot tropicals/aroids.
Green Thumb Starter Pack
This is great for detecting soil pH, light, temperature, and humidity. Basically if you are unsure of your watering habits, light set up, and general house environment this could be a great tool for you. Plus it's easy to use: add batteries, remove c...
4-in-1 Soil Moisture & PH Meter with LCD
Clear pots are great for being able to check on roots and more.
FUIJOL 4-7 Inch Clear Nursery Pots 20 Pack
Use code MISFITSONLY for a discount.
Ergonomic Pruning Shear 6.6”, Stainless Steel Straight-Blades
Boo Boo's favorite garden and houseplant gloves.
G & F 5215L-5 Suede Work Gloves, 5 Pair
Ms. Boo Boo's favorite garden and houseplant gloves.
G & F Women’s Gardening Gloves, Micro-Foam Coated
Use code MM11 for a discount. Great soil amendment to mix with soil for airflow.
Buy Chunky Perlite for Plants | Premium Large Perlite - Sol Soils
Use code MM11 for a discount code. Great for filling sides and root ball sides at the end.
Granola Guy's Scrumptious Soil Scoop
☀️ Light It Up (Light)
One of our lights we love for our smaller plants.
One reason leaves may be falling of your Pilea: it's usually overwatering, underwatering, insufficient light, stress, or lack of nutrients. If it's the bottom leaves those are likely the older ones and that is typically okay. However, ours were falling from different places and rapidly. once we ruled out other issues we our pilea wasn't getting enough light in it's current location. once we got the light, we the dropping stopped. it's going on 3 weeks and no leaves lost anymore. @AeroGarden #growlights #plantlights #aerogarden #pilea #plantcare
Pretty simple to use and lightweight.
UNI-T UT383 Digital Light Meter Luxmeter
Use code JASMINEREID for a discount. Light is needed for photosynthesis for your plants to grow. This one is great for clipping on desk and the gooseneck makes it pretty flexible to turn and adjust.
Barrina Orbgrow 2 x 11W Clip-On LED Grow Lights 5000K | Full Spectrum, Dimmable & Timing | OG11A
Use code JASMINEREID for a discount. This shelf is great especially if you are low on space or even trying to maximize your space. Grow lights are built in making it ideal for new plant parents to take care of their boo boos in one spot or someone wh...
Barrina LS12 Corner Plant Stand with 4-Pack 0.5FT Grow Lights | Full Spectrum & S-Shape | LS12
For those who want to get into the science of light and there role with plants.
The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar metabolism: a review
Quick reading about the effects of too little or too much light for plants.
Lighting for indoor plants and starting seeds
💧 Don't Drown Your Plant Boo Boo (Water)
Learn some quick and easy ways to help you not overwater your plants written by Misfits and Matcha.
Overwatering Your Plants? Not on Our Watch!
Very short and easy to absorb article about the basics of houseplant humidity.
Success with Houseplants – Humidity | Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County | Nebraska
Great for watering your houseplants. Overall it's pretty sturdy and functional plus the removal spout is a nice touch.
1 Gallon Metal Watering Can with Removable Spout
Use code MISFITSONLY for a discount. This is a pretty cool electric water mister that can help you water your plants, but even beyond that for pest control and fertilizing.
Automatic Water Sprayer, 2-Liter Electric Mister, Graphite
Use code MISFITSONLY for a discount on Amazon (US, Germany, and Canada) or on the webiste: ACInfinity.com
This is a pretty solid unit especially if you have something like a plant cabinet or other plant greenhouse set up especially during the drier summers and winters (the heat running). Would recommend distilled water so you don't get the calcium buildu...
This is a pretty solid unit especially if you have something like a plant cabinet or other plant greenhouse set up especially during the drier summers and winters (the heat running). Would recommend distilled water so you don't get the calcium buildu...
AC Infinity CLOUDFORGE T3 Plant Humidifier 4.5L
This is great for detecting soil pH, light, temperature, and humidity. Basically if you are unsure of your watering habits, light set up, and general house environment this could be a great tool for you. Plus it's easy to use: add batteries, remove c...
4-in-1 Soil Moisture & PH Meter with LCD
Another great humidifer option. It's pretty quiety and you fill it from the top. Highly recommend distilled or purified water when using this. This has our tropical plants sensing the moisture and popping out aerial roots.
LEVOIT 6L Cool Mist Humidifier w/ App & Voice
Self watering pots are great if you are busy or forgetful.
Self Watering Planter 6-Pack with Visual Level