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Plant Things I Actually Use
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items My plants are my babies. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, here are what I use to keep them healthy and thriving
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Every Day Maintenance
Repot
Root Care
Every Day Maintenance
These are the everyday essentials for keeping my plant babies happy and healthy!
The quickest and easiest twist tie to use for helping support my plant structure and the cutter is built right into the spool.
AC Infinity Twist Ties w/ Cutter, 100m Green
I have some plants that need support with a softer touch and these are perfect to get the job done!
VELCRO ONE-WRAP Garden Ties 50 Ft x 1/2 in
I manually mix up plant food in batches but for those times where I am in a time pinch, I keep these around. Drop one in a bottle of water then water those babies!
Houseplant Fertilizer & Indoor Plant Food Tablets
I have a lot of albo/white plants and they sometimes need a little extra upport to keep those parts crispy white and structuraly sound. This stuff is it!
TPS NUTRIENTS Silica Gold Plant Strength 32oz
Ok, I mainly use these ones for the mini greenhouse where I have some baby plants that need growth or rehab. Sturdy and rated for growth.
SunBlaster 18" Prism Lens 18W 6400K LED Grow Light
I use these for any and all of my plants. They are full spectrum needed for maximum growth BUT the appeal is also that they are easy to mount with included brackets AND the way they plug and the way the cords can be arranged cannot be beat!
Barrina T5 1FT Grow Lights 5000K Full Spectrum 4 Pack
Repot
When then outgrow or they need some TLC, these are what I use to get them under control.
This is an important component of my own soil mix that help get some air and moisture to the roots.
Riare 2 Pack Organic Coco Coir Chips 2.2 lb
Lava rock is a good filter for any water that you use or just for the soil in general! Another component of my personal soil mix.
3lb Black Lava Rock 1/8-1/4 inch for Plants
Perlite in general is a great aerator for the plants root system. It also helps with moisture control in the soil. This one is specific form plant use as well!
10QT Organic Perlite Horticultural Soil
Red lava rock can be used the same as the black lava rock but is also, in my findings, a good addition if you need something lighter than black lava rock in my own soil mix!
CARURBODY Red Lava Rocks 5LBS Volcanic
Notice these are clear. Most of the pots I use for my plants are clear and I also deal a lot in exotic aroids. I want to see the root system.I love these especially when I have plant cultures, the dome helps me control the environment so they can acc...
10 Pcs 4" Clear Plant Nursery Pots with Dome
Root Care
At times, no matter what we do, we need to pull the plant and check those roots! Here are the supplies I use and I will add to as needed!
We can not help that sometimes when we get plants, there are hitch-hikers. Check roots, repot and add these granules. This allows you to be proactive and not only treat but also be preventative!
Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control 8oz
I have a lot of aroids and I also have my own mix of soil that I make and use. This is great to have all ready to go as a tried and true soil if what I do is not quite working or I am in a time pinch.
Molly's Aroid Potting Mix, Chunky Soil-Free
I love clear planting pots to nkeep my eyes on the root system and to also check the moisture level of the soil. Also, these come with the watering tray because plants should be watered from the bottom!
40 Pack Clear Nursery Pots 4-7 Inch w/ Drain
If you have a lot of plants, you know that props happen…often! This has been amazing to have just hanging up in the window and I ncan keep an eye on the root system to see when they are ready to go into a pot. A must have!
XXXFLOWER Wall Hanging Propagation Station 9 Tubes
These are great to have with plants in general but especially with the prop system in this list to hang wherever needed!
30 Pack Black Heavy Duty S Hooks for Hanging