GrowRecs Join the Community #Monstera #NewGrowth #FicusGang #HappyPlants #Pothos #GrowLights New Popular @Nikki1225 Ā· 1Y Letās talk moss polesā¦ 15 45 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Amended to include photo of my new beauty š š¢* Attention Instacart Customers: * š¢ #DiscountCode going on right now. Spend $20 on floral save $10!!! So, I have conveniently ordered another Orchid for myself from Kroger since we already got mom 2 š«£ So, $21 orchid cost $11. š„³š¤© Stores in my area include Kroger and Publix, but generally I think Kroger has a larger floral dept. If youāre seeing this and not currently a member of #DiscountCode, please join us! I usually limit the audience, but since itās Motherās Day Iām widening the audience. š„° Happy shopping plant friends! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #corinne #PLANTMAFIA #GregGang #GreggersSupportingGreggers #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #GrowRecs 13 3 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Surprise surprise! I found some ikea stuff to share š«£ They have these great indoor/outdoor steel shelves. One version tall for $25, the other short for $20. Thereās also a set where thereās one tall with 2 short attached. I feel like these could make a pretty cool, inexpensive greenhouse if you buy/make a cover. https:// #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #worksmarternotharder #corinne #growrecs #theamigos 6 3 Comments @HeraMonstera Ā· 1Y #GrowRecs x #freshleaffriday Hereās a different kind of fresh leaf Friday I hope youāll find useful. I have been keeping house full time for over 13 years and am always brainstorming ways to improve efficiency. Today I want to share some tips for keeping your plants clean and why you should. Itās important to clean your plants regularly. Grime and dust create a layer that can interfere with photosynthesis. They can also camouflage diseases or insects who may look like grime or dust (powdery mildew, fuzzy aphids, scale, spider mites to name a few). Spending this time with your plants, if you can, builds your familiarity and increases your awareness so you will be better able to detect changes in their health. Below Iāve shared my current brush collection in descending order of roughness from left to right. I have a stiff auto detailing brush, a pastry brush,a plain toothbrush brush with no scrubbers, various makeup brushes and a soft auto detailing brush (which could also be just a powder brush). Stiff brushes can be used on hard trunks or to clean containers and sweep up around plants. The eye makeup brushes are the most versatile. A soft, dense brush provides enough pressure to gently remove stubborn debris like purged minerals. A fan brush diffuses pressure to clean more fragile plants. It can also squeeze into nooks and crannies like ribs or attached drip trays. Last, a big fluffy brush can make quick work of larger delicate surfaces. CAVEAT: Do not clean plants with farina, a natural powdery wax coating that protects from sunburn and moisture. Feel free to comment with any cleaning questions you have or tips of your own. #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #greggang #PlantClinic 5 5 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y The egg tray has arrived! I decided to start off with one pink dragon and 1 melo corm since this is a new approach. So, I added just a bit of water (prob 1/2 tsp) and then popped the corm in. Theyāre about halfway in the water. Because of the shape of the tray, you can basically have just the root end in water. Then I added the lid and carefully stepped away so I didnāt knock over any of my makeshift domes š And now we waitā¦ #growrecs #PlantStorageandDecor #DiscountCode #corinne #AlocasiaAddicts #PropagationStation 16 14 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Hey hey ikea greenhouse fans! It appears I need to stop shopping at night. I ordered this the other day. Itās on sale for $40! The sides are airy but I could see someone turning this into something awesome. Maybe with air plants, a climbing plant, cacti, etc. I have a broken pot that I just looked at this morning and thought it would be really neat with Spanish moss falling out of it just for decor around some plants. Or even for plants that donāt need humidity. I donāt have plans for this yet because I forgot I ordered it š But I guess Iām going to figure something out š Iād love to hear your ideas! https:// #DiscountCode #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #PlantAddict #Corinne #HappyPlants #GrowRecs 9 14 Comments @HeraMonstera Ā· 1Y Foliar Cleaning/Pest Removal Tip Mr. Frond had a little spider mite flare up. Thankfully I caught it right away, but since he is so large and has so many leaflets I wandered around brainstorming a cleaning method and hit gold. I found the below auto washing mitt and pad set. Itās so convenient. One side of the mitt is soft and the other side mildly abrasive. I also picked up a twin pack of long handle detailing brushes, one soft like a makeup brush and the other stiff like a boar brush. I deep cleaned and applied foliar treatment to EVERY PLANT I OWN in roughly 4 hours, including a break for dinner. To limit the risk of contamination I worked backwards from least likely exposure up to patient zero. First I sprayed the foliar treatment and then I wiped the plant down using one hand for support. By the time I worked up to Mr. Frond I was able to just lightly sandwich a frond between the pad and glove and drag my hands over it. Then I popped all my tools into a ziplock and placed it in the deep freeze for extra precaution. Itās week 4 now and there hasnāt been any new evidence of spider mites. Also Mr. Frond is GLEAMING! š¤© This method will work for any foliar treatment or cleaning you need to do. Dust, mineral deposits, guttation stains have all disappeared. My only criticism is that the glove is not lined so you willl need to wear a dish glove or something underneath to avoid wetting your hand. A second gentler and cheaper option is a āwoolā staining mitt. This can be purchased in the paint supplies aisle and has a waterproof interior lining. This is great for dusting just throw it in your washing machine first to remove loose fibers. #growrecs #plantsmakepeoplehappy #greggang 2 2 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts goooooood morning!! This is a long one so hereās your TLDR: Iāve setup 2 Akerbars, but there are some variations. Notes are included as well as pics (also in comments). Iāve setup 2 of my Akerbar cabinets so far. These are test setups (especially until my hygrometers arrive). In the mean time, hereās what I did. Took 2 shelves out of this bookcase. The shelves and frame are very sturdy, in my experience the shelves have not been damaged by water, fertilizer, or heat. Because of how I took out the shelves, each of these cabinets has the ability to open the lid all the way. Better yet, I used a command hook on the underside of the shelf above so that I have a sturdy holder! Both cabinets have been sealed with black door weatherstripping along the front and back of the tray. I measured the space between the two ālegsā at the bottom of the cabinet, and this is where the strip was applied. The cabinets are also on a heat mat. I ordered a 4 pack of Barrina T5 full spectrum lights. They come with an adhesive magnet so you donāt have to drill anything! In the top cabinet, Iāve added a black saucer filled with damp spaghnum moss to promote humidity. Iāve also added acrylic shelves so that some of the plants could be a little elevated and have a more stable foundation. Iām going to be adding āCat Tongue Gripsā to those acrylic shelves so the plants atop stay in place. (BTW, Cats Tongue Grip is awesome. I have it in clear and black and have used in various applications. Itās adhesive on the bottom and super grippy on top.) Iām going to wait and see if any other sealing is needed or if the current is right for the plants. For the bottom cabinet, I didnāt add the saucer with moss. These are my little corms that Iām trying to grow, so Iāve put them in as they were. But when the egg tray arrives Iāll be swapping the cups out. Iāve got some adhesive acrylic shelves to add, but since I donāt need them right now Iām waiting to add. I want to make sure the placement makes sense when needed. I will be tyding the cables with clips from Command later today. I also have a mesh wrap to tuck them all together and make it cleaner. Iāve got the electrical cords connected to a smart plug so I can set a schedule or just turn off/on. There are more pics in the comments for those interested! #ikeacabinet #IKEAGreenhouse #happyplants #Corinne #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantStorageandDecor #GregGang #GrowRecs 22 24 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Good morning #GregGang! Since weāre seeing new blooms outside, I thought it was a great time to share our favorite indoor and/or outdoor tools for plant care! Also, in case youāve missed it, we have a few new groups this week! Join us! #GrowRecs - products, tools, or general tips for healthy plants! #PlantStorageandDecor - share your setups, DIY builds, how youāve used plants to decorate or decorated around your plants, etc. #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts - share your IKEA cabinets, tips, accessories, etc. #DiscountCode - post discount codes or sales that you think others would appreciate! #Helpmenamemyplant - get creative and help name a plant or ask for help naming yours! The first pic is a pair of nippers that are so easy to use & more comfortable than scissors (in my opinion). Next, an auger that attaches to your drill for planting! This one is 4ā wide & 12ā long but they come in many sizes! And at $17 this is worth it. The little dust pan is great to clean up small messes! I started using 5 gallon water jugs for my plants a few months ago. The last pic is a dispenser so you can fill a watering can or bring the plant over & give it a splash straight from the jug! The last pic is squeeze bottles for watering! I have a few of these & have marked them (Fertilizer, Water, Cal Mag, etc.). Great for smaller pots & saucers. You can easily squeeze liquid into the tiny saucers without spilling! (Iām not suggesting to keep fertilizer premixed. Rather having a dedicated bottle for it.) Plus, you can use the embossed measurements on the bottle, or figure out your water to product ratio and add lines with sharpie for each one. š My last tip is get a succulent tool kit (even if you donāt have succulents)! Itās great for tending to seedlings or corns, but also just great to have small tools when youāre working with younger plants. š āØShare some of your favorite tools or tips! Letās spread knowledgeāØ Also, let me know if you want links to anything š #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #GreggersSupportingGreggers #PLANTMAFIA #cpclubthursday #MemeItUpMonday #GregCommunity #NewGrowth 13 17 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y This is either genius or ā¦ well, not. I finally have a bunch (7) of corms. Last time I used a little Jell-O shot cup, but I felt like there had to be a better way. EGG TRAY. Hear me out. The holes are small and uniform. You canāt knock them over. This one has an airtight locking lid. So just fill up the little egg holes with whatever medium, add water, and plop the corm in the middle. The lid creates humidity, and the bottom can touch a heat mat. I just ordered a 2 pack of these on Amazon for 7.99 because I chose āused like newā. Plus, theyāre clear!! So you can see if thereās any root movement from the bottom. We shall see how this goes. š¤š„³ #growrecs #PlantStorageandDecor #DiscountCode #AlocasiaAddicts #PropagationStation #corinne #plantmafia #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #GregGang 17 19 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Where are the #Orchid experts?! I got my mom an orchid for Motherās Day. She LOVES them and I was out of town so I grabbed what I think is a cute one! I have a horrible track record with Orchids. And I need to keep this one alive and pretty for another 15 days. I havenāt repotted but I want to because the top tiny roots in the pic are dry (didnāt realize till I got home). So Iām worried about what lies beneath. I have clear orchid pots, I purchased a nice ceramic orchid pot to replace the terracotta one it came in. Iāve got tree fern, spaghnum moss, leca, coco coir, and an aroid chunky mix. Should I repot or leave it be for now? I gave it a bit of like warm water because it was dry. Itās near a humidifier and receiving indirect sun light (5 ft from window). So, Iām begging you. š Please point me in the direction of helping this beauty keep its blooms until Motherās Day. The first 4 are the one I bought for her. The last one is the one she brought back to life for me(which I still donāt have custody of because Iām scared Iāll ruin it š¬š„¹). #OrchidLovers #HappyPlants #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Corinne #GregGang #PLANTMAFIA #GrowRecs 5 5 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y YALLLLLLL. I had a huge post typed and I hit the back button on accident. Links and everything š #GregFeedback can we get an āare you sureā prompt? PRETTY PLEASE!! Anyway, now youāll all be thankful for my condensed new version. For anyone who wants a way to automate your outdoor watering where hoses are involved, take a look at this! Itās a smart hose control from Orbit BHyve. Thereās a phone app it links to, you tell them pertinent details of each zone (4 available), and you can enable smart watering where it factors in soil, rain, land slope, type of plants, etc. Iām using this for my drip emitters in my planters! Now I donāt have to fuss with a big hose that potentially takes out flowers in its path. My body and my plants are grateful š Also, highly recommend their Smart Control panel for inground systems. Itās just as thorough and easy to use! If you arenāt familiar with drip systems for outdoor planters, hereās a quick rundown. You attach an adapter to a hose bib, and from the adapter run thin tubing. From that tubing you attach connectors that join the tubing and emitters (the little sprinklers that water the pots). Itās fairly inexpensive and very customizable. The water flows more gently too so you donāt risk damaging delicate plants or roots. Iāll link some components in the comments. #GrowRecs #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #OutdoorGrowing #PLANTMAFIA #LowMaintenance #GreggersSupportingGreggers 3 8 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Looking for an easier way to water or fertilize? These sprayers are fantastic. Theyāre lightweight & easy to fill! You just pump a few times and the sprayer puts out a constant stream! You can twist the tip and adjust the flow from a āmini jetā to āmini showerā. The 2 pack of 1 gallon containers is $25! So one for water and 1 for fert! I added an Amazon link just in case ššhttps:// #GrowRecs #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #PLANTMAFIA 3 0 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Hereās a tip Iām a big fan of when repotting. If youāve got a plant that has long, chaotic limbs, use Saran Wrap or moving wrap to hold the stems together. Then you can remove it from the pot itās in, make sure it fits as desired in the new pot, and if not itās still easy to move to a different one! Pics attached of me demonstrating this when I repotted my snake this morning. š The new pot is a few inches taller so it gives me room to add more soil around the stems, providing more stability. Hope this helps someone! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #GrowRecs #SnakePlant #PLANTMAFIA 32 17 Comments @debbiedo Ā· 1Y Just ordered a We The Wild plant care bundle for myself and another as a Motherās Day gift. Thanks for the recommendation @Seymour and others! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantLove #GrowRecs 3 7 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Letās talk about #GrowRecs, more specifically plant food! I ordered #Marphyl when I started my plant āhobbyā Oct ā23. Nutrients come from marine phytoplankton, so it smells š¤¢. BUT my plants immediately took off when I started watering with this. āØMy Purple Heart is so full & gorgeous! This plant started with 3 stems from momās garden Nov ā23 and was this size in about a month!! Hemingwayās location is perfection, so as the leaves topple out, I break them off & start new plants. I had three 7ā š pots that Iāve moved into flower beds & planters! Now I have room to start more insideš«£ āØMy Colos & Alos love it too! LVP (Lisa Vanderpump), my #PinkDragonAlocasia, has been repotted twice since I got her in Oct bc of how much the roots have grown. She also gave me 3 baby plants that are in their own pots. āØThe plants I mentioned get this with every watering. I just had to share this product š Whatās your fav plant food? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Corinne #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #GreggersSupportingGreggers 6 11 Comments @Corinne Ā· 1Y Good morning #GregGang! In the past week or so, there have been a few posts showing our creativity with naming plants and gifting. So naturally, I decided we need a group where we share ideas about plant stands, greenhouses and their setup, storage, etc. Soā¦ if this sounds like something youād enjoy, join #PlantStorageandDecor! I have my first IKEA greenhouse coming tomorrow so Iām itching to set it up! If youāve got one, share your setups! Iāve ordered acrylic pegboard with shelves to start. Iāll share pics when Iām done! In the meantime, hereās a pic of a GORGEOUS greenhouse that I aspire to have. Also, it might be cool to have a group where we can share our experiences with #PlantMail , so let me introduce you to #PlantMailSupplier, a space where we can share online purchases and experiences. Letās help each other find the cream of the crop, and avoid the disappointment of order that passed in less time than it took you to receive your order. š«£ What the heck, letās go all in. Hereās a new group to provide recommendations of products, routines, pest control, etc. so we can all have a thriving oasis! Join me in #GrowRecs! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #cpclubthursday #HelpMeNameMyPlant #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #SucculentLove #GrowLights #AlocasiaAddicts #Philodendron #CarnivorousPlants #CarnivorousClub #CactusClique #Corinne #Syngonium #Alocasia #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Greggers #PlantHaul #plantmememonday #plantjokes 46 39 Comments
GrowRecs Join the Community #Monstera #NewGrowth #FicusGang #HappyPlants #Pothos #GrowLights New Popular Ask a Question 15 45 Letās talk moss polesā¦ @Nikki1225 asked 1Y ago 13 3 Amended to include photo of my new beauty š š¢* Attention Instacart Customers: * š¢ #DiscountCode going on right now. Spend $20 on floral save $10!!! So, I have conveniently ordered another Orchid for myself from Kroger since we already got mom 2 š«£ So, $21 orchid cost $11. š„³š¤© Stores in my area include Kroger and Publix, but generally I think Kroger has a larger floral dept. If youāre seeing this and not currently a member of #DiscountCode, please join us! I usually limit the audience, but since itās Motherās Day Iām widening the audience. š„° Happy shopping plant friends! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #corinne #PLANTMAFIA #GregGang #GreggersSupportingGreggers #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #GrowRecs @Corinne posted 1Y ago 6 3 Surprise surprise! I found some ikea stuff to share š«£ They have these great indoor/outdoor steel shelves. One version tall for $25, the other short for $20. Thereās also a set where thereās one tall with 2 short attached. I feel like these could make a pretty cool, inexpensive greenhouse if you buy/make a cover. https:// #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #worksmarternotharder #corinne #growrecs #theamigos @Corinne posted 1Y ago 5 5 #GrowRecs x #freshleaffriday Hereās a different kind of fresh leaf Friday I hope youāll find useful. I have been keeping house full time for over 13 years and am always brainstorming ways to improve efficiency. Today I want to share some tips for keeping your plants clean and why you should. Itās important to clean your plants regularly. Grime and dust create a layer that can interfere with photosynthesis. They can also camouflage diseases or insects who may look like grime or dust (powdery mildew, fuzzy aphids, scale, spider mites to name a few). Spending this time with your plants, if you can, builds your familiarity and increases your awareness so you will be better able to detect changes in their health. Below Iāve shared my current brush collection in descending order of roughness from left to right. I have a stiff auto detailing brush, a pastry brush,a plain toothbrush brush with no scrubbers, various makeup brushes and a soft auto detailing brush (which could also be just a powder brush). Stiff brushes can be used on hard trunks or to clean containers and sweep up around plants. The eye makeup brushes are the most versatile. A soft, dense brush provides enough pressure to gently remove stubborn debris like purged minerals. A fan brush diffuses pressure to clean more fragile plants. It can also squeeze into nooks and crannies like ribs or attached drip trays. Last, a big fluffy brush can make quick work of larger delicate surfaces. CAVEAT: Do not clean plants with farina, a natural powdery wax coating that protects from sunburn and moisture. Feel free to comment with any cleaning questions you have or tips of your own. #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #greggang #PlantClinic @HeraMonstera posted 1Y ago 16 14 The egg tray has arrived! I decided to start off with one pink dragon and 1 melo corm since this is a new approach. So, I added just a bit of water (prob 1/2 tsp) and then popped the corm in. Theyāre about halfway in the water. Because of the shape of the tray, you can basically have just the root end in water. Then I added the lid and carefully stepped away so I didnāt knock over any of my makeshift domes š And now we waitā¦ #growrecs #PlantStorageandDecor #DiscountCode #corinne #AlocasiaAddicts #PropagationStation @Corinne posted 1Y ago 9 14 Hey hey ikea greenhouse fans! It appears I need to stop shopping at night. I ordered this the other day. Itās on sale for $40! The sides are airy but I could see someone turning this into something awesome. Maybe with air plants, a climbing plant, cacti, etc. I have a broken pot that I just looked at this morning and thought it would be really neat with Spanish moss falling out of it just for decor around some plants. Or even for plants that donāt need humidity. I donāt have plans for this yet because I forgot I ordered it š But I guess Iām going to figure something out š Iād love to hear your ideas! https:// #DiscountCode #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts #PlantStorageandDecor #PlantAddict #Corinne #HappyPlants #GrowRecs @Corinne posted 1Y ago 2 2 Foliar Cleaning/Pest Removal Tip Mr. Frond had a little spider mite flare up. Thankfully I caught it right away, but since he is so large and has so many leaflets I wandered around brainstorming a cleaning method and hit gold. I found the below auto washing mitt and pad set. Itās so convenient. One side of the mitt is soft and the other side mildly abrasive. I also picked up a twin pack of long handle detailing brushes, one soft like a makeup brush and the other stiff like a boar brush. I deep cleaned and applied foliar treatment to EVERY PLANT I OWN in roughly 4 hours, including a break for dinner. To limit the risk of contamination I worked backwards from least likely exposure up to patient zero. First I sprayed the foliar treatment and then I wiped the plant down using one hand for support. By the time I worked up to Mr. Frond I was able to just lightly sandwich a frond between the pad and glove and drag my hands over it. Then I popped all my tools into a ziplock and placed it in the deep freeze for extra precaution. Itās week 4 now and there hasnāt been any new evidence of spider mites. Also Mr. Frond is GLEAMING! š¤© This method will work for any foliar treatment or cleaning you need to do. Dust, mineral deposits, guttation stains have all disappeared. My only criticism is that the glove is not lined so you willl need to wear a dish glove or something underneath to avoid wetting your hand. A second gentler and cheaper option is a āwoolā staining mitt. This can be purchased in the paint supplies aisle and has a waterproof interior lining. This is great for dusting just throw it in your washing machine first to remove loose fibers. #growrecs #plantsmakepeoplehappy #greggang @HeraMonstera posted 1Y ago 22 24 #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts goooooood morning!! This is a long one so hereās your TLDR: Iāve setup 2 Akerbars, but there are some variations. Notes are included as well as pics (also in comments). Iāve setup 2 of my Akerbar cabinets so far. These are test setups (especially until my hygrometers arrive). In the mean time, hereās what I did. Took 2 shelves out of this bookcase. The shelves and frame are very sturdy, in my experience the shelves have not been damaged by water, fertilizer, or heat. Because of how I took out the shelves, each of these cabinets has the ability to open the lid all the way. Better yet, I used a command hook on the underside of the shelf above so that I have a sturdy holder! Both cabinets have been sealed with black door weatherstripping along the front and back of the tray. I measured the space between the two ālegsā at the bottom of the cabinet, and this is where the strip was applied. The cabinets are also on a heat mat. I ordered a 4 pack of Barrina T5 full spectrum lights. They come with an adhesive magnet so you donāt have to drill anything! In the top cabinet, Iāve added a black saucer filled with damp spaghnum moss to promote humidity. Iāve also added acrylic shelves so that some of the plants could be a little elevated and have a more stable foundation. Iām going to be adding āCat Tongue Gripsā to those acrylic shelves so the plants atop stay in place. (BTW, Cats Tongue Grip is awesome. I have it in clear and black and have used in various applications. Itās adhesive on the bottom and super grippy on top.) Iām going to wait and see if any other sealing is needed or if the current is right for the plants. For the bottom cabinet, I didnāt add the saucer with moss. These are my little corms that Iām trying to grow, so Iāve put them in as they were. But when the egg tray arrives Iāll be swapping the cups out. Iāve got some adhesive acrylic shelves to add, but since I donāt need them right now Iām waiting to add. I want to make sure the placement makes sense when needed. I will be tyding the cables with clips from Command later today. I also have a mesh wrap to tuck them all together and make it cleaner. Iāve got the electrical cords connected to a smart plug so I can set a schedule or just turn off/on. There are more pics in the comments for those interested! #ikeacabinet #IKEAGreenhouse #happyplants #Corinne #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantStorageandDecor #GregGang #GrowRecs @Corinne posted 1Y ago 13 17 Good morning #GregGang! Since weāre seeing new blooms outside, I thought it was a great time to share our favorite indoor and/or outdoor tools for plant care! Also, in case youāve missed it, we have a few new groups this week! Join us! #GrowRecs - products, tools, or general tips for healthy plants! #PlantStorageandDecor - share your setups, DIY builds, how youāve used plants to decorate or decorated around your plants, etc. #IKEAGreenhouseAddicts - share your IKEA cabinets, tips, accessories, etc. #DiscountCode - post discount codes or sales that you think others would appreciate! #Helpmenamemyplant - get creative and help name a plant or ask for help naming yours! The first pic is a pair of nippers that are so easy to use & more comfortable than scissors (in my opinion). Next, an auger that attaches to your drill for planting! This one is 4ā wide & 12ā long but they come in many sizes! And at $17 this is worth it. The little dust pan is great to clean up small messes! I started using 5 gallon water jugs for my plants a few months ago. The last pic is a dispenser so you can fill a watering can or bring the plant over & give it a splash straight from the jug! The last pic is squeeze bottles for watering! I have a few of these & have marked them (Fertilizer, Water, Cal Mag, etc.). Great for smaller pots & saucers. You can easily squeeze liquid into the tiny saucers without spilling! (Iām not suggesting to keep fertilizer premixed. Rather having a dedicated bottle for it.) Plus, you can use the embossed measurements on the bottle, or figure out your water to product ratio and add lines with sharpie for each one. š My last tip is get a succulent tool kit (even if you donāt have succulents)! Itās great for tending to seedlings or corns, but also just great to have small tools when youāre working with younger plants. š āØShare some of your favorite tools or tips! Letās spread knowledgeāØ Also, let me know if you want links to anything š #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #GreggersSupportingGreggers #PLANTMAFIA #cpclubthursday #MemeItUpMonday #GregCommunity #NewGrowth @Corinne posted 1Y ago 17 19 This is either genius or ā¦ well, not. I finally have a bunch (7) of corms. Last time I used a little Jell-O shot cup, but I felt like there had to be a better way. EGG TRAY. Hear me out. The holes are small and uniform. You canāt knock them over. This one has an airtight locking lid. So just fill up the little egg holes with whatever medium, add water, and plop the corm in the middle. The lid creates humidity, and the bottom can touch a heat mat. I just ordered a 2 pack of these on Amazon for 7.99 because I chose āused like newā. Plus, theyāre clear!! So you can see if thereās any root movement from the bottom. We shall see how this goes. š¤š„³ #growrecs #PlantStorageandDecor #DiscountCode #AlocasiaAddicts #PropagationStation #corinne #plantmafia #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #GregGang @Corinne posted 1Y ago 5 5 Where are the #Orchid experts?! I got my mom an orchid for Motherās Day. She LOVES them and I was out of town so I grabbed what I think is a cute one! I have a horrible track record with Orchids. And I need to keep this one alive and pretty for another 15 days. I havenāt repotted but I want to because the top tiny roots in the pic are dry (didnāt realize till I got home). So Iām worried about what lies beneath. I have clear orchid pots, I purchased a nice ceramic orchid pot to replace the terracotta one it came in. Iāve got tree fern, spaghnum moss, leca, coco coir, and an aroid chunky mix. Should I repot or leave it be for now? I gave it a bit of like warm water because it was dry. Itās near a humidifier and receiving indirect sun light (5 ft from window). So, Iām begging you. š Please point me in the direction of helping this beauty keep its blooms until Motherās Day. The first 4 are the one I bought for her. The last one is the one she brought back to life for me(which I still donāt have custody of because Iām scared Iāll ruin it š¬š„¹). #OrchidLovers #HappyPlants #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Corinne #GregGang #PLANTMAFIA #GrowRecs @Corinne posted 1Y ago 3 8 YALLLLLLL. I had a huge post typed and I hit the back button on accident. Links and everything š #GregFeedback can we get an āare you sureā prompt? PRETTY PLEASE!! Anyway, now youāll all be thankful for my condensed new version. For anyone who wants a way to automate your outdoor watering where hoses are involved, take a look at this! Itās a smart hose control from Orbit BHyve. Thereās a phone app it links to, you tell them pertinent details of each zone (4 available), and you can enable smart watering where it factors in soil, rain, land slope, type of plants, etc. Iām using this for my drip emitters in my planters! Now I donāt have to fuss with a big hose that potentially takes out flowers in its path. My body and my plants are grateful š Also, highly recommend their Smart Control panel for inground systems. Itās just as thorough and easy to use! If you arenāt familiar with drip systems for outdoor planters, hereās a quick rundown. You attach an adapter to a hose bib, and from the adapter run thin tubing. From that tubing you attach connectors that join the tubing and emitters (the little sprinklers that water the pots). Itās fairly inexpensive and very customizable. The water flows more gently too so you donāt risk damaging delicate plants or roots. Iāll link some components in the comments. #GrowRecs #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #OutdoorGrowing #PLANTMAFIA #LowMaintenance #GreggersSupportingGreggers @Corinne posted 1Y ago 3 0 Looking for an easier way to water or fertilize? These sprayers are fantastic. Theyāre lightweight & easy to fill! You just pump a few times and the sprayer puts out a constant stream! You can twist the tip and adjust the flow from a āmini jetā to āmini showerā. The 2 pack of 1 gallon containers is $25! So one for water and 1 for fert! I added an Amazon link just in case ššhttps:// #GrowRecs #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #PLANTMAFIA @Corinne posted 1Y ago 32 17 Hereās a tip Iām a big fan of when repotting. If youāve got a plant that has long, chaotic limbs, use Saran Wrap or moving wrap to hold the stems together. Then you can remove it from the pot itās in, make sure it fits as desired in the new pot, and if not itās still easy to move to a different one! Pics attached of me demonstrating this when I repotted my snake this morning. š The new pot is a few inches taller so it gives me room to add more soil around the stems, providing more stability. Hope this helps someone! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Corinne #GrowRecs #SnakePlant #PLANTMAFIA @Corinne posted 1Y ago 3 7 Just ordered a We The Wild plant care bundle for myself and another as a Motherās Day gift. Thanks for the recommendation @Seymour and others! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantLove #GrowRecs @debbiedo posted 1Y ago 6 11 Letās talk about #GrowRecs, more specifically plant food! I ordered #Marphyl when I started my plant āhobbyā Oct ā23. Nutrients come from marine phytoplankton, so it smells š¤¢. BUT my plants immediately took off when I started watering with this. āØMy Purple Heart is so full & gorgeous! This plant started with 3 stems from momās garden Nov ā23 and was this size in about a month!! Hemingwayās location is perfection, so as the leaves topple out, I break them off & start new plants. I had three 7ā š pots that Iāve moved into flower beds & planters! Now I have room to start more insideš«£ āØMy Colos & Alos love it too! LVP (Lisa Vanderpump), my #PinkDragonAlocasia, has been repotted twice since I got her in Oct bc of how much the roots have grown. She also gave me 3 baby plants that are in their own pots. āØThe plants I mentioned get this with every watering. I just had to share this product š Whatās your fav plant food? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Corinne #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #GreggersSupportingGreggers @Corinne posted 1Y ago 46 39 Good morning #GregGang! In the past week or so, there have been a few posts showing our creativity with naming plants and gifting. So naturally, I decided we need a group where we share ideas about plant stands, greenhouses and their setup, storage, etc. Soā¦ if this sounds like something youād enjoy, join #PlantStorageandDecor! I have my first IKEA greenhouse coming tomorrow so Iām itching to set it up! If youāve got one, share your setups! Iāve ordered acrylic pegboard with shelves to start. Iāll share pics when Iām done! In the meantime, hereās a pic of a GORGEOUS greenhouse that I aspire to have. Also, it might be cool to have a group where we can share our experiences with #PlantMail , so let me introduce you to #PlantMailSupplier, a space where we can share online purchases and experiences. Letās help each other find the cream of the crop, and avoid the disappointment of order that passed in less time than it took you to receive your order. š«£ What the heck, letās go all in. Hereās a new group to provide recommendations of products, routines, pest control, etc. so we can all have a thriving oasis! Join me in #GrowRecs! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #cpclubthursday #HelpMeNameMyPlant #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #SucculentLove #GrowLights #AlocasiaAddicts #Philodendron #CarnivorousPlants #CarnivorousClub #CactusClique #Corinne #Syngonium #Alocasia #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Greggers #PlantHaul #plantmememonday #plantjokes @Corinne posted 1Y ago
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