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Beginner Plant Essentials
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These are all of the plant items that have helped me mange over 30 plants :)
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Plant Stands
 
Pots and Planters
 
Fertilizer & Soil
 
Grow Lights
 
Plant Accessories
 
Tools

Plant Stands

Plant stands help you store more plants :)

 
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I love plant stands to add varying heights throughout my space!
GENTINGBRO Adjustable Bamboo Plant Stand, Fits 8-12 Inch Pots, Reddish Brown
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I love this stand!
Bamworld 3-Tier Wood Plant Stand Rack
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Another plant stand favorite
Demigo Acacia Wooden Indoor Plant Stand
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Pots and Planters

All of my favorite pots and planters.

 
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When the sun hits the disco ball, it makes your space sparkle :)
SCANDINORDICA Disco Ball Planter 6in Silver
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These help with drainage as well as keeping an eye on plant roots!
RAOOKIF Clear Nursery Pots 6/5/3.5 Inch, 24 Pack
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I love using terra cotta pots from Home Depot because they are porous and help your plant roots breathe.
Pennington 12 in. Medium Terra Cotta Clay Pot 100043019
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Pot saucer to catch any draining water
Pennington 12 in. Medium Terra Cotta Clay Saucer 100519845
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Fertilizer & Soil

The fertilizers and soils I've tried and loved

 
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I absolutely love this fertilizer
Dyna GRO Foliage Pro 32oz Liquid Fertilizer
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Love this as a standard potting soil for the majority of my plants
Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix, 6 qt, 2-Pack
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Grow Lights

Grow lights are so important for lower light rooms.

 
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This has worked wonders on my Birds of Paradise plant. Amazing for large plants
yadoker LED Full Spectrum Plant Grow Light
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This is perfect for small plants in dark places
yadoker Halo LED Grow Light, Full Spectrum
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Perfect for an area that has a lot of plants
Mosthink LED Plant Grow Light Strips, 48 LEDs, 2 Pack
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Plant Accessories

Some items to dress up your plants.

 
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Such a cute hanger to add some interesting details to your plants
Mkono Macrame Plant Hanger 35 Inch Ivory
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Cute slow watering mushroom globes
Meanplan 8 Pcs Self Watering Globes for Plants
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Tools

The tools I use on a daily basis to take care of my plants.

 
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Pruning Shears to cut off those dead leaves
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears, 5/8-Inch Cut
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This planting mat makes clean-up much easier after repotting.
HNXTYAOB 27x27 Waterproof Repotting Mat
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Handy planting shovel for any repotting needs.
Fiskars Ergo Garden Trowel Heavy Duty Tool
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