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@DaringColtsfoot avatar @DaringColtsfoot Ā· 1w
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@MalagueƱa avatar @MalagueƱa Ā· 2w
Central Florida, Black, Tupelo trees #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #OrchidLovers #MonsteraMonday #OutdoorGrowing @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DanDenMan #PropagationStation @DreamMachine @stephongreg @HummingbirdMint @TopCoriander6 @sunnymatcha @smushface @Jujube @princesspitstop
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat Ā· 1w
I normally wouldnā€™t make a post like this, but I wanted to share this with you all. Please take it as just me explaining monosilic acid vs. potassium silica. Iā€™ve seen a lot of people who have been asking but donā€™t fully understand. So I just hope this can help. *Beyond the Hype: Monosilicic Acid vs. Potassium SilicateSubtitle: The actual chemistry of plant armor and soil health. 1: The Core Problem with Garden GossipThe Myth: "Silica is a chemical hype product that builds up salts and ruins plants long-term."The Reality: Silicon is the 2nd most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Nature uses it to build plant skeleton and defense systems.The Confusion: Not all silica bottles are created equal. Mixing up the forms of silica leads to terrible advice. 2: The Two ContendersContender A: Potassium Silicate (\(K_{2}SiO_{3}\))An old-school, industrial, raw mineral salt.Contender B: Monosilicic Acid (\(H_{4}SiO_{4}\))A highly refined, bio-available organic molecule.The Golden Rule: Plants can only absorb Monosilicic Acid. 3: Potassium Silicate (The Heavy Salt)What it is: Raw silica melted down with potassium carbonate.How it works: It is a massive, complex molecule. The plant cannot absorb it directly; soil microbes must break it down over weeks into Monosilicic Acid first.The Danger: It is highly alkaline (pH of 11+). It dramatically spikes soil pH and leaves behind heavy potassium salt residues.The Result: If you don't flush your soil, this is the form that causes the nutrient lockouts people complain about. 4: Monosilicic Acid (The Specialized Tech)What it is: Fully bioavailable, pre-broken-down silica (like PowerSi).How it works: Because it is already in the exact form the plant requires, the roots absorb it instantly within minutes of application.The Safety: It is completely pH-neutral and highly concentrated. You use tiny, microscopic doses compared to raw salts.The Result: Zero salt buildup, zero soil pH drifting, and instant structural armor for the plant. 5: The "Marijuana Hype" Reality CheckThe Claim: "Silica is just a gimmick popularized by cannabis growers for fast growth."The Fact: High-value commercial growers adopted it because they invest heavily in laboratory testing and plant tissue analysis.The Agriculture Truth: Massive commercial agricultural operations use bioavailable silica on rice, wheat, and sugarcane to prevent lodging (falling over) and combat high-heat stress. 6: Physical Structural Density vs. Fake GrowthSynthetic Hormones (e.g., Superthrive): Artificially forces cells to stretch and grow longer. This can create weak, watery, floppy tissues that easily snap or burn in high heat.Monosilicic Acid: Deposits a rigid, glassy matrix inside the existing cell walls. It creates "leathery" leaves and thick stalks that mechanically block pests and lock in water during heatwaves. 7: How to Safely Use Silica Without LockoutPrioritize Rainwater: Rainwater is naturally soft and slightly acidic, which beautifully dissolves nutrients and keeps soil pH balanced. The "Weekly Weakly" Method: Feed lower, consistent doses of premium inputs rather than heavy, shock-inducing concentrations.Routine Flushes: A clean water flush every few months prevents any potential trace mineral accumulation, completely invalidating the "long-term death" myth. 8: Summary: Work with Chemistry, Not TrendsChoose Monosilicic Acid for instant absorption, zero salt buildup, and complete pH stability. Avoid Raw Silicate Salts if you want to prevent long-term soil crusting and nutrient lockout.Look at the Leaves: Thick stalks and un-tearable, leathery leaves don't lie. The plant's physical structure is the ultimate proof of health. The Planetary Reality Check (Earth's Crust Chemistry)The Science: Oxygen (46.1%) and Silicon (28.2%) are the top two most abundant elements in the Earthā€™s crust. Together, they make up 4 out of every 5 atoms available on the surface of the globe. What is Silica?: Silica is simply Silicon Dioxide (\(SiO_{2}\))ā€”a natural bond of the two most common things on Earth.The Logic Gap: Claiming silica is an artificial "hype chemical" is like claiming water or oxygen is a fad. Earth is silica. The True "Hype" vs. Actual Plant ArchitectureSynthetic Vitamin Blends: Products relying heavily on synthetic growth hormones (like NAA/Auxins found in Superthrive) trick the plant into rapidly elongating its cells. This forces fast growth but creates weak, bloated cell tissue. Monosilicic Acid: Does not manipulate plant hormones. It provides the literal physical building materials. It places a solid, glassy layer between the plant's outer cuticle and cell walls.The Verdict: One stretches cells thin; the other reinforces them with physical structural armor. Here are some sites to look into if interested https:// https:// https:// #TheThread #TheWateringHole #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #NewPlantMom #OrchidLovers #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PestControl #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #Hoya
@MalagueƱa avatar @MalagueƱa Ā· 3w
Hello everyone. I saw this tree today. It was flowering and had dozens of bees šŸ on it. Very cool. The Greg plant ID says it is a ā€œ Chaste Treeā€. Does anyone have another ID for this wonderful plant/tree. It was about 7 feet (2.13 meters) tall #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #MonsteraMonday @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis #OutdoorGrowing @princesspitstop @Ponytailmom #PlantCorner @MamaLinne @sunnymatcha #PlantLove
@Idplantthat avatar @Idplantthat Ā· 3w
I normally donā€™t do a veggie garden at my house and generally stick to growing fruits and herbs, but this year I decided to reuse some retired recycled old bins. I lost like half the screws, and they look utterly terrible. Luckily, no one can see them in my backyard behind my old shed (built in 1947) and my greenhouse. I was worried about finding a way to keep my blackberries away from tomatoes and/or my raspberries away from them as well. Being in the nightshade family, they will not grow well together. šŸ˜¬šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø With that being said, Iā€™m so excited, we are already getting peppers, we have the cutest tiny orange tomatoes. With a bell pepper šŸ«‘ that looks like the cutest little bum cheeks you wanna pinch! šŸ¤ or a giant green tooth. šŸ¦· šŸ˜‚ But the patch next to them, as some needs I needed to plant up.. so weā€™ll see, purple broccoli, artichokes, and some crock neck lumpy squash (my favorite thing to fry up in summer). My family loves fried squash, we do a little mix and egg whip it and then coat it in flour and fry it up. šŸ¤¤ Next is my Beecheys prickly ash, aka Chinese peppers and just a few others #HappyPlants #TheWateringHole #TheThread #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PetsAndPlants #MonsteraMonday #PlantCorner #BeforeAndAfter #PlantShelfie #RarePlants #PlantID
@MalagueƱa avatar @MalagueƱa Ā· 2w
Hello everyone. This is a photo of my hibiscus plant. It was damaged severely by the extended frost we had here in Central Florida. I thought I had lost it. I cut it down to the ground and saw small green leaves at its base. That was about three months ago. Iā€™m not sure how long these plants live. The Internet says about 5-10 years. I planted this plant 40 years ago in 1986. It has a very extensive root system. It has been hit by frost multiple times through the decades and itā€™s always managed to survive. This is my favorite plant and my oldest. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #NewGrowth #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #BeforeAndAfter #MonsteraMonday @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @CutePolypremum @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @ModestCoconut13 @princesspitstop #PlantID #PlantHaul @smushface @GreatestYuzu9 @Kaitlinfaith_ @MamaLinne @Theoreyofplants @TrueAchiote14 @TopCoriander6 @RefinedSandwort @Ponytailmom
@MalagueƱa avatar @MalagueƱa Ā· 2w
Central Florida. Notice the high water mark on the trees. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #MonsteraMonday #PlantTherapy #OutdoorGrowing #WeirdPlants @AdonicKohleria2 @BabeVila @BuffCaperspurge @CutePolypremum @DreamMachine @FamedGymealily @HFplantoasis @HummingbirdMint @Jujube @princesspitstop @stephongreg @Kaitlinfaith_ @RefinedSandwort @Preciousplants1 @MamaLinne
@DaringColtsfoot avatar @DaringColtsfoot Ā· 3w
Amigo, How long will he Flower!
@DaringColtsfoot avatar @DaringColtsfoot Ā· 2w
Goldie getting a spot watering! Plant IV bags. Great for Vacation or Moss Poles!
@DaringColtsfoot avatar @DaringColtsfoot Ā· 3w
They kept begging me to leave Mom, and have their own place, so I put all 3 sisters Together ā¤ļø and relented. "Donna" Mama Plant has had these 3 babies soo long and 1 was growing in a corn plant so I put all sisters together with Mom nearby, so she can still Monitor her children. #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #propagationstation #succulentlove #planttherapy #growlights #newplantmom #petsandplants #monsteramonday #plantcorner #beforeandafter #
@SillyPlantGirl avatar @SillyPlantGirl Ā· 1w
Hi all, need some advice for my Swiss Cheese plant. Got it from Greg shop. It was full and beautiful and doing great outsideā€¦took it inside for winter and I almost lost it- my house is very dark-but I have many grow lights. Spring came and she went outside. I got into Electroculture- put one in her soil- and this big stinker has blown up. It has 5 huge new growths, each on very leggy stemsā€¦.12+ inches. Iā€™d love to propagate- but Iā€™ve never done it. Iā€™ll show pics. Do I cut the whole long stem? Where do I cut? Thank you in advance #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #MonsteraMonday #GregGang #GreggersSupportingGreggers