Reviews And Buying Guides
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Monstera Soil
Introduction Monsteras are extremely popular in all their forms, they do best with an aroid mix that will allow the roots to get air to them and help to avoid water logging. A standard mix can get bogged down when wet and cause root rot easily. See also: Syngonium Soil Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It…
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Succulent Soil
Introduction Succulents want a dry, really well draining coarse potting mix that allow water to pass through the mix. They hate to sit in water logged roots. See also: Syngonium Soil. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it really helps us out if you do use them. Thanks a lot! An…
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Alocasia Soil
Introduction We run down how to mix your own alocasia soil, and what commercial composts are suitable, as well as some frequently asked questions. In general you want a chunky, well draining mix. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it really helps us out if you do use them. Thanks a…
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Rare Plant Shops
Welcome to our guide to the best rare plant shops… Here’s a rundown of some of the best rare plant shops we know. Many of them include a large selection of very rare houseplants for sale, including many aroids and variegated specimens. See also: Best Online Plant Shops UK. Where Can I Buy Rare Houseplants Online? In general there are many small and big rare plant shops with stores on Ebay and Etsy as well as individual sellers, so keep an eye on there. I would head there as a first port of call to find rare houseplants for sale. Tip: If buying from Etsy use the local filters to…
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Ikea Greenhouse Cabinet Hack
What You Will Need For An Ikea Greenhouse Cabinet The hacked Ikea plant cupboards have become really popular recently, especially for taking care of plants that need more controlled light an humidity needs in a small apartment. We’ll run down the items you need to make an Ikea greenhouse cabinet hack for under 250 euros. The Cabinet The Fabrikor and Milsbo are the most popular cabinets for these projects. Currently my local Ikea has both Fabrikor sizes priced at 149 euros each (the dark grey and blue ones in the images below with rounded corners). One is double fronted 81x113cm and the other is thinner but taller 57x150cm. Then there…
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Sphagnum Moss
Intro Welcome to our guide to sphagnum moss, which is my favorite growing medium for propagating plants as it gives the roots plenty of moisture as well as air, while reducing the chances of root rot that you can get with soil. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it really helps…
