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Plant necessities that will make your life so much easier

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Here's everything I think is super helpful for a first time plant owner, that I wish someone told me
 
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Self watering pots are not the vibe ditch them and do a self watering globe instead
Celebrate Together™ Easter Green Daisy Self Watering Glass Plant Stake
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I prefer the glass ones, but I will include the plastic for more affordable options as well
Outdoor Mushroom Shaped Glass Watering Orb Clear - Threshold™
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Walmart always comes through with their plant section in spring, don't sleep on them
Clearance! JWDX Automatic Dripper, Automatic Water Dripper Promotion, Plants Waterer Self Watering Globes Star Shape Transparent Glass Water Bulb for Indoor and Outdoor Potted Plant
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A two pack just in case you need an excuse to buy more plants
Self-Watering Glass Globes 2PCS Flamingo
 
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I've learned the hard way with big leaves comes big responsibility, they need to be wiped down these are my go to gloves super cheap and easy
Patelai 3 Pairs Microfiber Dusting Gloves
 
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I've tried a bunch of different ways to hold my climbing plants, this works the best for me and it's an affordable option
VELCRO One-Wrap Ties Starter Pack, 12pcs
 
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A moisture monitor measures the soil so you don't overwater your plants, it has been a lifesaver for me and I wish I bought one sooner
SZHLUX Soil Moisture Meter & Hygrometer
 
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This is 100% personal preference, but I like to see the roots grow on my plant and these just make it easier to know when to repot
Bluepro 36 Pack Clear Nursery Pots with Drainage
 
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Again, not necessary in the beginning you can use just water but I find this helps my plant leaves shine and grow faster
Big Leaf Energy: Wellness Spray for Plants
 
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You always want your pots to have a drainage hole and this is a great deal comes with saucers to put underneath
SwinDuck 6" Plant Pots, 12 Pack with Saucers
 
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Eventually you're gonna wanna start propagating your babies, a few drops of this in water with them and the roots sprout super quick
Prop Drops by Market Botany | Plant Root Growth
 
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Let's talk plant food, this stuff smells disgusting, but it works I use it in spring and summer months every other watering and my plants flourish
SUPERthrive Original Vitamin Solution 4 fl oz
 
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This is another one of my favorites
Houseplant Fertilizer Self-Dissolving Tablets
 
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You want to make sure you're cutting your plants with clean shears so don't use your kitchen scissors
Garden Scissors, Bypass Blade Pruner
 
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Moss poles are my go to trellis for my big plants it just gives them the extra support so they don't fall over
2 Pack 28" Bendable Moss Pole for Plants
 
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This is a little pricier but it's worth all the hype
Purived 16oz All-Purpose Liquid Plant Fertilizer - Makes 50 Gallons, for Indoor Houseplants, All-Natural, Groundwater Safe, Made in USA
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For those tropical plants, any humidifier will do
2.4L Quiet Cool Mist Air Humidifier
 
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Just trust me on this one, your floors will thank you
YUANAIYI 12 Pack Wave Plant Saucer Trays
 
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The dome keeps the humidity in, you can diy this with Saran Wrap but this is a easier way
RooTrimmer 3.5Inch Nursery Pots with Lids
 
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I have this one and absolutely love it because it clips onto things so it makes it very apartment friendly
GooingTop 6000K LED Grow Light, Clip Lamp