Hi Fronds, I finally got around to giving my spider plant some TLC! Poor thing! I really think this has put us in a better place and we can finally rekindle our relationship. =) Hope you enjoy it!
My DIY tropical plant potting mix:
***DIY Soil Mix***
For Moisture , Coco Peat/Coir ? Single https://amzn.to/3b0qo6z 3 pack https://amzn.to/36KWBvh (Less than 1/3)
***For Drainage***
?Coco Bark/Husk Single https://amzn.to/2Oh1sOG 3 pack https://amzn.to/2UdwR8d
Chunky Perlite https://amzn.to/31dQTRo
Charcoal https://amzn.to/2SaFi1B
Grit https://amzn.to/2S5lWek
***Lechuza Planting Substrate***
https://amzn.to/2K7I4AX
https://www.lechuza.us/lechuza-pon-1.4-us.dry.gal/19790.html
***Other soil bits***
Succulent Cactus mix https://amzn.to/2u7rehj (want a quick draining mix for your tropical plants?)
Potting mix https://amzn.to/2GIadNo
***Nutrients/Fertilizers I add to my soil***
?Slow release fertilizer https://amzn.to/36GYARf
Organic fertilizer https://amzn.to/37Qgcvu
Worm casting https://amzn.to/2u7PZKg
??Oyster shells https://amzn.to/2OkmH22
***Fertilizer I add to my water***
Fish and Seaweed (warning it smells) https://amzn.to/36KXZxZ
I use this when I am feeling lazy https://amzn.to/3aWaIS1
Liquid Dirt https://www.liquidirt.com/
***Check your tap water quality***
https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
***DIY Insecticide spray***
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of castile soap in 1 quart of water (32 oz) https://amzn.to/2VEePvP
***Semi Hydro***
Leca/Hydroton https://amzn.to/38aALCQ
Fertilizer https://amzn.to/2vwTfPB
Drill bit to make your own holes https://amzn.to/2Oe5dUH
Light meter
200 foot candle is the minimum light required for plants to grow
Light meter https://amzn.to/31b6Fgh
Light meter app I have on my phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsang.alan.lightmeter&hl=en_US
iOS recommendations: https://www.photoworkout.com/best-light-meter-apps/
Artificial Lighting I use
10W 2 feet LED lights https://amzn.to/37LFRWj
CFL bulbs https://amzn.to/37MRbkW
Want to learn more about lighting:
https://bloomandgrowradio.com/growlightsleslie/
Self watering pots
These are the smallest, close to 3 inches. Good for things that have shallow roots like peperomias. https://amzn.to/3b263wN
I like these the most. They’re great for your 4 inch plants. https://amzn.to/33seJtK
This is the largest size I found, equivalent to 6 inch pot size. https://amzn.to/2vswMUc
And if you want to hang your plants… Wall hanging pots:
3 inches https://amzn.to/2ITWpjZ
4 inches https://amzn.to/2Wllb4r
6 inches https://amzn.to/2QqfZsd
***Plant Furniture***
Hanging Plant solution https://amzn.to/31deYId
***Humidifier***
I add hydrogen peroxide all my water to kill germs
set the humidity level https://amzn.to/31k98or
low tech https://amzn.to/37SLyBS
Heat mats 2 packs https://amzn.to/2Ot7Zps
These are the products I use. They are affiliated links from Amazon, which means I get a small percentage when you use the links to buy ANYTHING from Amazon and this will help me earn $1 a day from my YouTube career with no additional cost to you! a Win Win
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